What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedDark Crimes
Edward Gorman · Book · 1991
If you loved Dark Crimes, start with The Hound of the Baskervilles (Terence Fisher, 1959) — a film on the same thread. Below: 1 film, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Dark Crimes across media.
If the gritty moral ambiguity and small-town secrets of Dark Crimes hooked you, these investigations will satisfy your craving for suspense.
Films on the same thread
The Hound of the Baskervilles
Terence Fisher · Film · 1959
Explores: Family Curse, Inherited Evil, Rationalism vs. Superstition.
The Hound of the Baskervilles mirrors the ominous atmosphere found in Dark Crimes, shifting from the corruption of the city to the haunting, inherited evil of a secluded estate.
Series on the same thread
Sherlock Holmes
John Hawkesworth · Series · 1984
Explores: Deductive Reasoning, Intellectual Superiority, Solving Puzzles.
Just as Dark Crimes explores the dark underbelly of human nature, this series provides a sharp look at professional investigation, focusing on how intellect cuts through complex criminal puzzles.
Sherlock
Mark Gatiss · Series · 2010
Explores: Genius detective, High-functioning sociopath, Unconventional crime solving.
Sherlock modernizes the detective tradition, offering a high-stakes experience that parallels the visceral intensity and unconventional character dynamics that defined the reading experience of Dark Crimes.
Midsomer Murders
Anthony Horowitz · Series · 1997
Shares 2 threads with Dark Crimes: Small Town Secrets, Police Procedural.
Midsomer Murders captures the small-town secrets and rural tension present in Dark Crimes, proving that even the most peaceful communities hide violent impulses beneath a quiet exterior.
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
Series · 1994
Explores: Deduction, Master Detective, Intellectual Superiority.
This continuation of the Sherlock Holmes legend provides the same rigorous focus on deduction and procedural persistence that keeps readers of Dark Crimes invested in the pursuit of justice.
Podcasts on the same thread
Dark History
Audioboom Studios · Podcast · 2026
Explores: untold narratives, institutional corruption, societal taboos.
Dark History dives into institutional corruption and societal taboos, mirroring the thematic exploration of systemic rot and moral ambiguity that makes Dark Crimes such a compelling, heavy narrative.
Sherlock & Co.
Podcast
Explores: detective, crime investigation, bromance.
By grounding the classic detective format in a true crime podcast style, this series echoes the investigative focus of Dark Crimes while highlighting the complexities of criminal observation.
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Common questions
Is Dark Crimes part of a series?
Yes, Dark Crimes is the third of four crime novels written by Arthur Conan Doyle that feature the detective Sherlock Holmes. It follows the established sequence of the original Sherlock Holmes novels published by the author.
When was Dark Crimes originally published?
Dark Crimes was originally serialised in The Strand Magazine. The publication of the novel took place over several months, beginning in August 1901 and concluding in April 1902.
Where is the story of Dark Crimes set?
The setting for Dark Crimes is primarily located on Dartmoor in Devon, which is situated in England's West Country. The narrative of the novel takes place during the year 1889.
What is the central plot of Dark Crimes?
Dark Crimes tells the story of an attempted murder. The plot is inspired by the legend of a fearsome, diabolical hound that haunts the moorland setting of the book.