The Classified Dossier Series
Where Victorian Mystery Meets the Supernatural.
Dive into thrilling alternate histories, monster-filled investigations, and epic faerie wars crafted by bestselling author Christian Klaver.
"An exuberant, reverent mashup."
The Complete Works
Books in Series
Series 1
The Classified Dossier
Sherlock Holmes & Monsters
A thrilling mashup of classic Victorian detective fiction and dark supernatural lore.
Sherlock Holmes and Count Dracula
2021
Holmes and Watson face a world where vampires are real, and the undead bring a whole new spin to Baker Street logic.
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Sherlock Holmes and Mr. Hyde
2022
Chemical monstrosities and split personalities test the bounds of reason as the world's greatest consulting detective investigates a truly visceral terror.
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Sherlock Holmes and Dorian Gray
2025
Art, sin, and immortal corruption collide when Holmes and Watson cross paths with the infamous portrait and its ageless master.
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Empire of the House of Thorns
YA Historical Fantasy
An epic YA/Fantasy historical saga featuring high-stakes family divides and faerie invasions.
Shadows Over London
2014
Fifteen-year-old Justice Kasric must harness her burgeoning magic when the Faerie invade Victorian London and rip her family apart.
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Justice at Sea
2021
Now commanding her own ship as a young admiral, Justice navigates treacherous waters, political betrayals, and warring family factions.
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Armadas in the Mist
2022
Justice faces her ultimate test against the Black Shuck, forced to reunite a fractured family to halt a terrifying Faerie armada.
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What You'll Find in Every Book
Victorian London Atmosphere
Gas-lit streets, fog-drenched alleyways, and the ever-present hum of empire — every story drips with authentic Victorian detail.
Classic Literary Villains
Dracula, Mr. Hyde, Dorian Gray — Klaver resurrects the most iconic monsters of Victorian literature and pits them against the world's greatest detective.
Mystery & Dark Adventure
Every case is a labyrinth of clues, danger, and supernatural dread. Expect twists that defy both logic and nature.
Award-Winning Mashups
Critically acclaimed crossovers that honor the source material while forging something entirely new and thrilling.
Historical Fiction Crossovers
From faerie-invaded London to Lovecraftian sea horrors, Klaver weaves real history with the fantastical in ways that feel utterly inevitable.
The Author
Christian Klaver
Christian Klaver is a Detroit-area author known for blending classic Victorian literature with dark fantasy and supernatural horror. His Classified Dossier series reimagines Sherlock Holmes facing monsters from the pages of literary history, while his Empire of the House of Thorns saga delivers epic YA historical fantasy. With a deep reverence for Conan Doyle's original voice and a gift for world-building, Klaver has earned praise from critics and readers alike for his seamless, authentic storytelling.
Critical Praise
What the Critics Are Saying
"An exuberant, reverent mashup. Klaver nails the authentic Doylean voice with masterly skill."
"Rich with Victorian atmosphere, clever twists, and incredible respect for original lore. A must-read for any Holmes fan."
"Atmospheric, sweeping, and fiercely original. Klaver creates a version of Victorian London that feels both intimately familiar and dangerously magical."