A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle

In their first case together, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson meet and investigate a baffling murder involving a word scrawled in blood and no visible wounds. As Holmes unravels the puzzle with his unique method of deduction, the narrative takes an unexpected turn to America’s western frontier. This groundbreaking novel introduces Holmes’ brilliant mind and complex personality. A Study in Scarlet laid the foundation for detective fiction and began one of literature’s most iconic partnerships.