Young Sherlock Holmes: Snake Bite – Book 5 | Teen Detective Adventure

Sherlock Holmes. Teenager. Unstoppable.

What happens when the world's greatest detective is still a brilliant, restless teen? Snake Bite is the fifth gripping instalment in Andrew Lane's Young Sherlock Holmes series — reimagining the iconic detective before he became a legend, with all the sharp wit, danger, and intrigue fans love.

The Mystery

Kidnapped and transported to Shanghai, Sherlock faces a puzzle unlike any before: three men, bitten by the same poisonous snake, in three different parts of the city. Who wants them dead — and why? The clues are buried in a cryptic diagram that looks like a spider's web. But cracking the code only leads to a far more explosive question: what does any of this have to do with a plot to blow up an American warship?

Why Teen Readers Can't Put It Down

• 🔍 Fast-paced mystery set against the vivid backdrop of 19th-century Shanghai
• 🐍 High-stakes adventure with twists that keep pages turning late into the night
• 🧠 A young Sherlock who is brilliant, troubled, and utterly compelling
• 📖 True to Conan Doyle's spirit — perfect for fans of the original stories and new readers alike

About the Series

Andrew Lane's Young Sherlock Holmes series brings fresh energy to one of literature's most beloved characters. Continue the adventure with Knife Edge and Stone Cold.

Perfect for fans of: Sherlock Holmes, mystery thrillers, and historical adventure fiction.

Recommended for ages 12+ | Teen & Young Adult | Mystery & Detective Fiction