Every now and then you read the first book in a new series, and you just know that you are going to end up devouring every subsequent book as soon as they land

Stylist

Jack Anderson, author of The Grief Doctor, has resurrected the 19th century's most charismatic supervillain. In a bravura opening ... ingenious ... the first in what promises to be an enjoyable series

Sunday Times

The Return of Moriarty is an outstanding historical murder mystery combined with a clever reimagining of one of literature's greatest villains. With excellent characterisation (Moriarty and Clara Mendel are a great pairing), a darkly real setting, and a clever plot, it's a compelling read

Guy Morpuss, author of Five Minds, Black Lake Manor and A Trial in Three Acts

The book captures the spirit of Conan Doyle and the late 19th century but presents it in a different style

Historical Novel Society Issue 114 (November 2025)

Come for the title, stay for the domestic hijinks that'll give the archcriminal a run for his money

Kirkus Reviews

Anderson provides one fascinating puzzle after another and a superb sense of time and place. He delivers a great villain, a great (if unexpected) protagonist, and a great read

Michael Robertson, author of The Baker Street Mysteries