Eye Of The Crow
His First Case
The Case That Started It All
Eye Of The Crow is the first book in Shane Peacock's The Boy Sherlock Holmes series. It introduces a young Sherlock Holmes — sharp, observant, and already drawn to the darker corners of Victorian London — as he takes on his very first investigation.
When a brutal murder shocks the city, a boy with an unusual gift for deduction finds himself pulled into a mystery that will test his wits and shape his future. The case weaves through fog-bound streets and hidden alleyways, where nothing is quite what it seems.
Crows play a striking role in this story — watchful, intelligent, and ever-present. Their significance echoes throughout the series and beyond, into Shane Peacock's other work.
Where It Fits
Eye Of The Crow launched a series that spans five further cases:
- Second Case: Death In The Air
- Third Case: Vanishing Girl
- Fourth Case: The Secret Fiend
- Fifth Case: The Dragon Turn
- His Final Case
Each book builds on the last, following the young detective as he hones the skills that will one day make him legendary. For more about the author, visit www.shanepeacock.ca.
Crows in the Story
Crows are more than background detail in this book — they are a motif that runs through Shane Peacock's writing. Intelligent, sometimes fierce, and surprisingly tender-hearted, these birds mirror the sharp-eyed observation at the heart of the series. They also appear in Peacock's Dylan Maples Adventure Monster in the Mountains. Learn more on the Crows page.