The year is 1868, and Sherlock Holmes is fourteen. His life is that of an ordinary officer's son: boarding school, good manners, a classical education – the backbone of the British Empire. But all of that is about to change. When his father is suddenly transferred to India and his mother is mysteriously unwell, Sherlock is sent to live with his eccentric uncle and aunt in their large house in Hampshire. Thus begins a summer that leads Sherlock to uncover his first murder, a kidnapping, corruption, and a brilliantly sinister villain with exquisitely malevolent intentions. "Death Cloud" is the first part of a series of novels that reinterprets the iconic detective as a brilliant, troubled, and captivating teenager, creating unforgettable detective adventures that remain true to the spirit of the original books.