A murder scene with almost no answers—and a detective who sees clues where others see chaos.

When a mysterious murder shocks London, Dr. John Watson finds himself drawn into the investigation of an extraordinary man with remarkable powers of observation.

That man is Sherlock Holmes.

In A Study in Scarlet, Arthur Conan Doyle introduces readers to the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his future companion, Dr. Watson. Together, they investigate a baffling crime filled with unusual clues, hidden motives, and questions that seem impossible to answer.

Holmes approaches the case differently from everyone around him, relying on careful observation, logic, and deduction rather than assumptions. Watson, meanwhile, provides readers with a fascinating introduction to Holmes's extraordinary methods and personality.

First published in 1887, this landmark novel began one of the most famous detective partnerships in literary history.

Meet Sherlock Holmes at the beginning of his legendary career and follow the clues to a mystery only his remarkable mind can solve.