The Adventure of Black Peter

When the infamous and ill-tempered Captain Peter Carey—better known as "Black Peter"—is found murdered in a gruesome fashion, Scotland Yard is left baffled. Inside his isolated cabin, deep in the Sussex countryside, Carey has been pinned to the wall with a harpoon, suggesting a crime of immense brutality and strength. With no clear suspects and a tangled web of secrets surrounding the case, Inspector Hopkins turns to Sherlock Holmes for help.

As Holmes and Dr. Watson investigate, they uncover dark connections to Carey’s past as a violent and ruthless whaling captain. The case takes an unexpected turn when a young banker, Arthur Morrison, is arrested after being found near the crime scene with suspicious documents in hand. Yet, Holmes remains unconvinced of his guilt. The detective delves deeper into the victim’s seafaring past, discovering hidden grudges, long-lost treasures, and a deadly secret someone was willing to kill for.

With time running out and Scotland Yard eager to close the case, Holmes devises an audacious plan to draw out the real murderer—one that puts him face to face with a desperate and dangerous man.

Brimming with suspense, shocking twists, and Holmes' unmatched deductive prowess, The Adventure of Black Peter is a thrilling tale of mystery, revenge, and high-stakes deception that will keep listeners riveted until the final revelation.

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Release date

Audiobook: February 24, 2025