He manages to create the overwhelming feeling of scale with the Old Ones - how insignificant the human race is next to such power and alien mind. The inclusion of the Cthulhu Mythos helps to create some tense and suspensful moments and the author manages to push the story to the brink of destruction before finding a way to save it. The dynamic between Holmes and Watson works well, Holmes coming across as more friendly and less annoying, while Watson has more involvement, a larger part to play. I loved the way that Lovegrove manages to keep to the feeling of a Sherlock novel but with much darker tones. The author revisits the very beginnings of the Sherlock stories and offers insight and exposition on what the original reader has been missing. This is not a continuation of the Sherlock stories but a re-imagining, based on the premise that the Cthulhu Mythos exists and has influenced Holmes. Lovegrove clearly knows both worlds exceptionally well, evident in the clever blending that makes up Sherlock Holmes and the Shadwell Shadows. Auguste Dupin while Lovecrafts work was strongly infuenced by Poe's distinct voice - clearly seen in works such as thee Cthulhu novella Shadow over Insmouth. Both writers are said to have been influenced by Edgar Allan Poe - Sherlock Holmes following Poe's C. I've never considered combining the world of Holmes with that of Cthulhu (another favourite of mine) but on refection it does make some sense. The books are wonderful pieces of classic fiction (my favourite being the Hounds of the Baskervilles) and modern interpretations such as those penned by Moffat and Gattiss help to keep this Centenarian alive in the minds of millions. I've always had a soft spot for Sherlock Holmes.
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