The Horror of the Heights

A chance to discover a new facet of Arthur Conan Doyle’s work: the collection shows that the author of the iconic Sherlock Holmes was also a master of mystical and fantastic stories.

A variety of genres: this collection blends elements of horror, gothic, detective fiction, mysticism, psychological thriller, and philosophical prose. Each story is a separate universe with its own unique atmosphere.

Recognizable authorial style: gripping plots, strict composition, and attention to the psychological portraits of the characters.

Arthur Conan Doyle used elements of mystery and intrigue not only in “Sherlock Holmes.” In the stories included in this collection, he also skillfully draws the reader into an enigmatic—and sometimes even mystical—atmosphere, adding unexpected twists that make the reading compelling and leave room for reflection.

How can you talk with writers long since dead? What happens at the museum on Belmore Street under cover of night? Can you peer into the past through an antique mirror? Should you trust prophetic dreams?..

The collection includes stories “The Fatal Shot,” “The Adventure of the J(a)ckman Valley Pastor,” “The House of the Black Castle,” “New Catacombs,” “A Literary Mosaic,” “Through the Veil,” “The Lifting Machine,” and other tales.