Arthur Conan Doyle's The Hound of the Baskervilles is the most famous Sherlock Holmes novel, combining detective mystery with Gothic horror as Holmes investigates a legendary demon hound terrorizing the Baskerville family. Through atmospheric moors and logical deduction, Doyle created his most popular Holmes adventure. The novel becomes both mystery and ghost story, proving that Holmes works in any genre and that some detective stories are also horror tales.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because The Hound of the Baskervilles is the perfect Holmes story, balancing supernatural atmosphere with rational detection. This classic reminds us that the moors are as important as the mystery, that Holmes is greatest when he's challenged, and that some hounds are more than they seem.

DETAILS: • Author: Arthur Conan Doyle • Publisher: Penguin Classics • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: October 1, 2001 • ISBN: 9780140437867 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days