Sherlock Holmes's War Of The Worlds

Sherlock Holmes's War Of The Worlds

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Condition: SECONDHAND

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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. small tear on title page.

A thrilling work of science fiction and detective pastiche, Sherlock Holmes's War of the Worlds unites two of literature's most iconic universes, pitting the world's greatest consulting detective against H.G. Wells's terrifying Martian invaders. The narrative chronicles Holmes and Dr. Watson as they apply cold logic and razor-sharp deduction to the chaos of an alien invasion, bringing a uniquely Victorian rationalism to bear on an enemy that defies all earthly understanding. Written with wit and reverence for both source materials, the Wellmans craft a story that captures Holmes's imperious confidence while honoring the dread and spectacle of Wells's original vision. The result is a suspenseful, imaginative adventure that illustrates just how formidable human intellect can be, even in the face of interplanetary warfare.

Author: Manly W. Wellman And Wade Wellman
Format: Paperback
Published: 1975, Warner Books
Genre: Science fiction

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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. small tear on title page.

A thrilling work of science fiction and detective pastiche, Sherlock Holmes's War of the Worlds unites two of literature's most iconic universes, pitting the world's greatest consulting detective against H.G. Wells's terrifying Martian invaders. The narrative chronicles Holmes and Dr. Watson as they apply cold logic and razor-sharp deduction to the chaos of an alien invasion, bringing a uniquely Victorian rationalism to bear on an enemy that defies all earthly understanding. Written with wit and reverence for both source materials, the Wellmans craft a story that captures Holmes's imperious confidence while honoring the dread and spectacle of Wells's original vision. The result is a suspenseful, imaginative adventure that illustrates just how formidable human intellect can be, even in the face of interplanetary warfare.