Moriarty - Anthony Horowitz

My first experience of Anthony Horowitz' writing was definitely an enjoyable one. Moriarty is penned as part of the Sherlock Holmes series, and fits so well with Conan Doyle's original style. The essence of Victorian England pours from the pages and it is very easy to put yourself in the scene.

Following the death of Sherlock Holmes and his arch-enemy, Moriarty, this novel follows the escapades of the American criminal mastermind, new in town, intent on filling the gap in the market. Private detective Frederick Chase and Scotland Yard Inspector Athelney Jones set about unearthing this mystery man.

With pages of horror and action, the story flows very easily, leaving you wanting to read 'just one more page'. While I didn't see the exact plot twist coming (of course there is one!), it was obvious toward the end of the novel that I'd missed something and I found myself anxiously awaiting the big reveal!

Overall, I am now a big fan of Horowitz's writing and will look forward to reading more of his work.