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nerfherder86's review
4.0
In book four of the series, Sherlock must uncover the identity of "Spring-Heeled Jack," a scary caped ruffian with red eyes and blue-flaming breath who is brazenly attacking women around London at night. He doesn't hurt them, just scares and intimidates them, in the guise of a legendary folk character. Sherlock's friend Beatrice is the first witness to such a horror, and for her sake, even though he's sworn off seeking out cases, Sherlock agrees to help. There ends up being more than one Spring-Heeled Jack, in a very confusing and exciting case that delves into British politics of the time, and also gives Sherlock more insight into the life of his enemy, Malefactor.
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