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The Watson Chronicles #12
SHERLOCK HOLMES The Haunted Mansion
When several strange incidents occur in India that appear to be related the niece of Colonel James Good, commander of the Calcutta barracks, calls upon Dr Watson for help, since he served with Good. When the facts of the case are presented, Holmes agrees to travel to India to look into those unexplained events. But the case causes significant trauma for Watson, who must confront the choices of his past and help expose an adversary who will do anything to stop anyone discovering his truth… even if it means killing them!
A case like no other. An untold account of Doctor John H Watson's life as a surgeon in India.
A case like no other. An untold account of Doctor John H Watson's life as a surgeon in India.
- GenresMystery
157 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 27, 2023
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About the author
Christopher D. Abbott
36 books41 followersChristopher is a Reader's Favorite award winning author and Star Trek Feature Writer.
Described by New York Times Bestseller Michael Jan Friedman as "an up-and-coming fantasy voice", and compared to Roger Zelazny's best work, Abbott's Songs of the Osirian series of works brings a bold re-telling of Ancient Egyptian mythology. Abbott presents a fresh view of deities we know, such as Horus, Osiris, and Anubis. He weaves the godlike magic through musical poetry, giving these wonderfully tragic and deeply flawed "gods" different perspective, all the while increasing their mysteriousness.
His Sherlock Holmes stories, published in the Watson Chronicles Series, have been recognised by readers and peers alike as faithfully authentic to the original Conan Doyle. In 2022, after publishing seven individual Watson Chronicle stories, Christopher teamed up with prolific authors Michael Jan Friedman and Aaron Rosenberg to add a collection of Holmes short stories to the series.
Christopher has published with Crazy8Press and written for major media outlets, including ScreenRant.
Described by New York Times Bestseller Michael Jan Friedman as "an up-and-coming fantasy voice", and compared to Roger Zelazny's best work, Abbott's Songs of the Osirian series of works brings a bold re-telling of Ancient Egyptian mythology. Abbott presents a fresh view of deities we know, such as Horus, Osiris, and Anubis. He weaves the godlike magic through musical poetry, giving these wonderfully tragic and deeply flawed "gods" different perspective, all the while increasing their mysteriousness.
His Sherlock Holmes stories, published in the Watson Chronicles Series, have been recognised by readers and peers alike as faithfully authentic to the original Conan Doyle. In 2022, after publishing seven individual Watson Chronicle stories, Christopher teamed up with prolific authors Michael Jan Friedman and Aaron Rosenberg to add a collection of Holmes short stories to the series.
Christopher has published with Crazy8Press and written for major media outlets, including ScreenRant.
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July 8, 2023
Entertaining mystery listening 🎶🔰
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson are approached by the niece of a of Dr. Watson frgom his time in the army. The man 🚹 is still in the army and is stationed in India. He has been missing for the last couple of months. They travel to India via a navel ship arriving in about a month. Holmes investigates and learns the truth leading to uncovering the killer leading to his death. I would recommend this series and author to 👍 fans of Sherlock Holmes and readers of mystery novels 👍🔰. 2023 😀👒😡😮
Next book coming later this year. Happy reading and have fun 🌙😀
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson are approached by the niece of a of Dr. Watson frgom his time in the army. The man 🚹 is still in the army and is stationed in India. He has been missing for the last couple of months. They travel to India via a navel ship arriving in about a month. Holmes investigates and learns the truth leading to uncovering the killer leading to his death. I would recommend this series and author to 👍 fans of Sherlock Holmes and readers of mystery novels 👍🔰. 2023 😀👒😡😮
Next book coming later this year. Happy reading and have fun 🌙😀
July 17, 2023
A Wonderful Watson Story
This book is almost like a Hallmark show. When you get to know the main characters very well, and then take an episode to explore some backstory...
That's pretty much what this is, and Mr. Abbott delivers!
The story is more centered on Dr. Watson and something that happened during his military days. Here, old and new friendships are tested, and it's up to Sherlock Holmes to bring out the truth.
Christa
This book is almost like a Hallmark show. When you get to know the main characters very well, and then take an episode to explore some backstory...
That's pretty much what this is, and Mr. Abbott delivers!
The story is more centered on Dr. Watson and something that happened during his military days. Here, old and new friendships are tested, and it's up to Sherlock Holmes to bring out the truth.
Christa
June 30, 2023
Watson leads from the front!
The Haunted Mansion is an enjoyable Sherlock Holmes story. However, the focus is on John Watson, and it's great to see this and to look back at his time in the military. The depth and development we see in Watson really highlight what makes him a strong character, and he is as equally important as Holmes.
It's definitely worth a read.
The Haunted Mansion is an enjoyable Sherlock Holmes story. However, the focus is on John Watson, and it's great to see this and to look back at his time in the military. The depth and development we see in Watson really highlight what makes him a strong character, and he is as equally important as Holmes.
It's definitely worth a read.
June 27, 2023
I have enjoyed Abbott’s Holmes novels, so I hate to write this review. I am literally at the 4-percent mark, and already, I’ve encountered three BIG editing errors. First, at the 3-percent mark, “veil” is spelled “vail.” Shortly thereafter, Watson refers to Holmes as a “mind”—instead of “mine”—of information. Then at the 4-percent mark, there’s a punctuation problem: “…and it’s not cheap certainly not one a servant might own.”
I’m bailing. Abbott’s books normally are MUCH better edited, and I expect any book I acquire—regardless of price—to have undergone a thorough professional edit. It’s a shame that the editing isn’t competent; Abbott’s stories deserve better.
Not recommended due to sloppy editing.
I’m bailing. Abbott’s books normally are MUCH better edited, and I expect any book I acquire—regardless of price—to have undergone a thorough professional edit. It’s a shame that the editing isn’t competent; Abbott’s stories deserve better.
Not recommended due to sloppy editing.
July 2, 2023
The best one in the series so far! I loved the emphasis on Watson, his believable backstory and the affection that his friends had for him. I'm so glad the author has depicted Watson as he should be depicted - clever, resourceful, loyal and good. The perfect companion to Holmes!
August 28, 2025
I love Christopher D. Abbott take on the characters - they jump out of the page, believable and so much how I always perceived them, which is a feat not many authors achieve. (I certainly have my favourites, and Mister D. Abbott is now firmly amongst them.)
Therein, the plot itself, tied to Watson's time in the army, was not as good as in the previous story I've read, but it still was highly enjoyable and had interesting twists and turns. I was not sure where it would all lead, nor which of the supporting characters could be believed. I also like that there were hints, subtle as they are, for the reader to figure out certain things before Holmes revealed them. Though I am saddened that the titular haunted mansion played a lesser role than I expected.
All in all, very lovely read.
Therein, the plot itself, tied to Watson's time in the army, was not as good as in the previous story I've read, but it still was highly enjoyable and had interesting twists and turns. I was not sure where it would all lead, nor which of the supporting characters could be believed. I also like that there were hints, subtle as they are, for the reader to figure out certain things before Holmes revealed them. Though I am saddened that the titular haunted mansion played a lesser role than I expected.
All in all, very lovely read.
September 22, 2024
one of his better works
I enjoyed this book more than his others. Highly recommend!
Don’t know why they insist on a long review, when this will suffice!
I enjoyed this book more than his others. Highly recommend!
Don’t know why they insist on a long review, when this will suffice!
March 4, 2024
The plot and story were not one of my favorites, but It's S Holmes so that make it worthwhile.
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