The Fifth Heart
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.56 (596 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1478987324 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 2 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-09-13 |
| Language | : | English |
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He lives in Colorado. . His most recent books include The Terror, Drood, Black Hills, Flashback, and The Abominable. About the Author Dan Simmons is the author of several award-winning and bestselling novels
An Active Diorama of 19th Century Characters As is usual for Simmons, this is a well-written piece of historical fiction or historical mystery (I find his SF and historical novels the best, the "horror" fiction somewhat less so, and the cop/thriller genre almost seems like it is being written by someone else, it is often so bad). It does come off as a bit of an author's fantasy novel, with multiple famous writers coming in contact with one another giving Simmons the chance to imagine how they would interact. In addition to Henry James, we see Clemens a. I love the way he writes and all the historical detail This is the second novel I've read by Dan Simmons. I love the way he writes and all the historical detail. The first book I read was "Drood," which I judged the second one by. Really got into the story of Charles Dickens and all the characters in that time period. Thought he did a terrific job with that book. The Fifth Heart was really good but in my opinion Drood was even better. Both books are really worth reading.. Add this to your to read list! I absolutely admire this author! He must do so much research with his books! They are part true and historical, while the added novel parts blend in and become believable. ALmost! This is one of my favorite Add this to your to read list! Christy T I absolutely admire this author! He must do so much research with his books! They are part true and historical, while the added novel parts blend in and become believable. ALmost! This is one of my favorite 4 books by him. the other three being The Terror; Flashback; and Black Hills. Was glad to read the homage to Black Hills in this story! Definitely recommend you add this to your to read list!. books by him. the other three being The Terror; Flashback; and Black Hills. Was glad to read the homage to Black Hills in this story! Definitely recommend you add this to your to read list!
Dan Simmons is the author of several award-winning and bestselling novels. He lives in Colorado. His most recent books include The Terror, Drood, Black Hills, Flashback, and The Abominable.
Clover s suicide appears to be more than it at first seems, and the suspected foul play may involve matters of national importance.Holmes is currently on his Great Hiatus his three-year absence after Reichenbach Falls during which time the people of London believe him to be deceased. In the tradition of "Drood" comes a historical mystery in which Sherlock Holmes and Henry James team up to solve a literary puzzle.In 1893, Sherlock Holmes and Henry James come to America together to solve the mystery of the 1885 death of Clover Adams, wife of the esteemed historian Henry Adams and member of the same family that has given the United States two presidents. Holmes has faked his own death because, through his powers of ratiocination, the great detective has come to the