Thank you to Net Galley and Random House Publishing for providing an early copy of The Lantern's Dance by Laurie R. King

The Lantern's Dance is the 18th Mary Russell/Sherlock Holmes novel and marks 30 years of following the varied cases they have tackled. This episode is one of the most personal examinations of Holmes's ancestors with explosive revelations at the conclusion.

Russell and Holmes have barely a few moments together before distressing news that Holmes's son Damian, his fiance and young daughter may be in imminent danger. When Holmes leaves on a short jaunt to protect them, Russell delves into a journal found among Damian's belongings. She spends time decoding the writing and developing an understanding of the woman writer.

The Holmes' ties to India along with ties to the artistic Vernet family of France play major roles in avoiding a crime and will result in the family building new family ties.

Russell/Holmes never disappoint and this newest installment will give readers new reasons to celebrate their dynamic partnership.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for the opportunity to read The Lantern's Dance by Laurie R. King. The latest in this long-running series is, in my opinion, one of the best. I love Mary Russell and how her mind works. Learning more about Damian and his family is a big plus and keeps me hoping for more. This series is far from done.

Latest in the Holmes and Russell series. I'm always more interested in her doings than in his, and this time is no exception. Russell has injured her ankle, so while Holmes runs around investigating, she stays behind and translates a coded journal that she found in a mysterious crate. I'm glad to say that I figured out where the journal entries were leading before Russell did.

Worth reading.

A new and sure to be beloved Mary Russell/Sherlock Holmes story. Mary and Sherlock go to visit his son, but Damien has fled; a burglar invaded his home. Sherlock takes off to find his son and those behind the attack. But Mary, with a sprained ankle, stays behind at Damien’s house. There she finds a chest filled with odd memorabilia, junk, some art. And a journal written in code. As she decodes it, bit by bit, she unravels a story, that will solve the puzzle of the burglary… and uncover a part of a history beyond even Sherlock’s knowledge.

Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.