The Monster of St. Marylebone — Wayne Worcester

From the never-before-published journals of Sherlock Holmes's companion and chronicler, Dr. John Watson: a shocking account of the scandalous case that almost cost the legendary detective his life....

A brutal madman is on the loose in London's tony St. Marylebone neighborhood. Prominent shopkeepers are being viciously murdered and mutilated, and Scotland Yard is at a loss for clues. They have no choice but to turn to Sherlock Holmes for a solution.

But when Holmes himself falls victim to the killer's violent malice, his mission becomes a personal one. He and Watson continue their search for the murderous demon terrorizing London--and who will do anything to see them dead... .