It can be easy to get lost with the lore of Sherlock Holmes, the iconic detective was originally created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle but has also since moved into the public domain, which means it can be hard to track the origins and stories of this iconic detective who resides on 221b Baker Street. this book aims to point you in the right direction for all things Sherlock Holmes, whether you like the Hollywood Movies or other adaptions.

Brought to your from Tpub, Tortured Life follows the story of Richard Carter, who has the power to see how people are going to die. The series is centered around themes of supernatural horror. Spearheaded by Neil Gibson, Tortured Life is unflinching, and creates a whole world in front of your eyes, with psychological horror and thriller elements thrown in there, too.

The Movie Book is beautifully illustrated and breaks down the core tenets of film into one digestible handbook. Ever wanted to know what relation Alien had to a feminist movement? Or how the framing of Private Pyle's face in Full Metal Jacket represents his inner mentality? All of these are easily broken down, and simply explains Film criticism and how to read Films in a deeper way than just interpreting them as moving pictures on a screen.

Get everything you need to know about DC characters in his handy guide to all things DC. Explore every character's talents and abilities, as well as power ranking and stat boxes to really break down where iconic heroes stand in the pantheon of DC characters. With awesome illustrations of you favourite DC characters inside, you'll love this guide.

Theatrics is set in the roaring twenties, with the American dream and Broadway really hitting thier strides. Our protagonist Rudy kicks off the graphic-novel getting badly beaten and left for dead. Despite this, can Rudy still make it as a star in the violent, ever changing landscape of the 20's?

Invasion by Luke Rhinehart is a cutting satire on modern life, set in a world where fuzzy aliens decide to arrive on Earth. After their arrival, we see our hero get up to heists and hijinx with their Alien pals. This book has received rave reviews and having read it ourselves- it's an incredible, thrilling page-turner.

Ryan O'Sullivan and Plaid Klaus' 'Turncoat' is a comedic deconstruction of your typical run of the mill comic book. Duke, the comic's protagonist sets out on a journey to kill superheroes, for a start. Influenced by real world events, 'Turncoat' has a darkly comic humour to it that will appeal to both comic book newbies and veterans alike with referential jokes that aren't just skin deep.

‘Twisted Light’, written by Neil Gibson, is the companion to ‘Twisted Dark’ – a darker collection of stories, as opposed to the light-hearted and humorous nature of ‘Twisted Light’. Full of short stories with unexpected twists, quality graphics and design, Neil Gibson takes a break from the grittier writing he is known for, to instead showcase his true ability as a comedic writer.

Daniel Godfrey's debut is a high-concept thriller which brings ancient Roma to the modern day; the fate of Pompeiii is completely changed, in a sci-fi twist. Raising many contemporary issues, 'New Pompeii' is an exhilarating read, exploring many possibilities, and asking the question: if we can transport things from the past into the present, what should we use this power for?

It’s been described as ‘ridiculously gripping right from the start’. Adrian J Walker’s The End of the World Running Club is a must have thriller for all THREADS readers. It tells a tale of Edgar Hill – an overweight, under-performing husband. The book is a thrilling story of courage told through long-distance running. It explores how humans are tested to the limited. You’ll be at the finishing point in no time…

Adrian Barnes’ NOD is the ultimate thriller, a book in which you simply can’t put down. Shortlisted for the Arthur C Clarke Award, NOD is truly compelling. In a world in which only a select few of the population can sleep, the chosen few have the same reoccurring dream. For those who can’t sleep, after six days of deprivation, the unfortunate experience extreme psychosis and four weeks later death is imminent. Those previously on the peripheries of society must take charge.

Zack thinks he’s losing his mind – glancing out his classroom window, he thinks he can see a flying saucer. Recognising the alien ship, Jack is definite it features in his favourite flight simulation video game – Armada. The minute Jack realises that what’s happening is within actual reality, he becomes aware that his skills will soon be required. Ernest Cline, the author who brought you Ready Player One, introduces another coming-of-age thriller, a unique and stimulating alien invasion tale like no other.

A Hollywood stunt driver by day, and a driver for the criminal underworld by night – Drive tell the story of talented motorist only ever referred to as ‘the driver’. Set across LA and Arizona, the plot’s non-liner style and violet imagery results in a heart racing, fast paced story which boomerangs from differing times and place. Author James Sallis’s cinematic narrative depicts the Driver's menacing, unlawful life in this crime thriller.

Charlie Jane Anders’s fantasy All the Birds in the Sky tells the tale of two friends - Patricia, a witch who can communicate with animals, and Laurence - a scientist and inventor. After years apart they come together once again to discover that their creative chemistry is greater than ever before. In this fairy tale and adventure rolled into one, the reunited duo use science and magic in tandem to fight an apocalyptic world.

The THREADS issue #2 read was a special edition of le Carré's first post-Cold War novel - The Night Manager. Released in conjunction with the critically acclaimed BBC mini-series starring Hugh Laurie and Tom Hiddleston, the plot contains tales of intelligence agencies corrupt into the billions, as well as exploiting the dark truth of the arms trade. In a world where no one can be trusted comes a gripping story of undercover power…