In this high-stakes modern thriller, Sherlock Holmes returns like never before — armed with cutting-edge forensic technology, surveillance gadgets, and AI-enhanced deduction. When a British intelligence agent is found dead, Holmes and Dr. Watson uncover a terrifying global network known as the Ladies Killers — a human trafficking ring smuggling drugs across borders inside embalmed bodies disguised as artwork. At the center of this twisted operation is a figure known only as The Sculptor, an elusive criminal who treats his victims as "aesthetic tools." From the dark alleys of Istanbul to a masquerade auction in Vienna, Holmes races against time to decode the agent's final message and stop a horrifying shipment. But the key to unraveling the mystery lies with The Dancer in Red — a survivor, a ghost, and a potential double agent who may hold the fate of the mission in her hands. ?? Perfect for fans of: Modern detective fiction Suspense thrillers based on real crimes Sherlock Holmes reimaginings Dark mystery novels about human trafficking and art smuggling