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Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective #5
Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective, Volume 5
Four New Mysteries
Amidst the fog covered alleys and byways of London, murder and mayhem run rampant. With the dawning of a new century, Consulting Detective Sherlock Holmes and his able assistant, Dr. Watson represent the forces of truth and justice, ready to confront the villainy of these new modern horrors.
Here is another quartet of unique, perplexing cases that will challenge this noble duo and test their fortitude and courage. Why would someone murder an old man a few months before his hundredth birthday? Why is Holmes’ arch nemesis, Prof. Moriarty, hunting the city for the same sadistic killer Holmes is after? And, when the Great Detective is arrested and imprisoned for attempting to seduce the wife of a wealthy nobleman, Watson questions whether his friend has finally lost his mind.
Within these pages, writers Chuck Miller, Aaron Smith, I.A. Watson and Andrew Salmon offer up four of the most thrilling and suspenseful adventures ever devised to confound Arthur Conan Doyle’s most beloved heroes. It is time to load your revolver, hail a hansom cab and prepare for action, as once again, the game is afoot!
Cover by Mike Fyles.
Amidst the fog covered alleys and byways of London, murder and mayhem run rampant. With the dawning of a new century, Consulting Detective Sherlock Holmes and his able assistant, Dr. Watson represent the forces of truth and justice, ready to confront the villainy of these new modern horrors.
Here is another quartet of unique, perplexing cases that will challenge this noble duo and test their fortitude and courage. Why would someone murder an old man a few months before his hundredth birthday? Why is Holmes’ arch nemesis, Prof. Moriarty, hunting the city for the same sadistic killer Holmes is after? And, when the Great Detective is arrested and imprisoned for attempting to seduce the wife of a wealthy nobleman, Watson questions whether his friend has finally lost his mind.
Within these pages, writers Chuck Miller, Aaron Smith, I.A. Watson and Andrew Salmon offer up four of the most thrilling and suspenseful adventures ever devised to confound Arthur Conan Doyle’s most beloved heroes. It is time to load your revolver, hail a hansom cab and prepare for action, as once again, the game is afoot!
Cover by Mike Fyles.
188 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 8, 2013
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September 24, 2018
This collection of "modern" Sherlock Holmes adventures turned out to be mostly enjoyable. I would go story-by-story.
1. "The Adventure of the Other Man" by Chuck Miller began in an entertaining fashion, giving us a well-deserved exposure to the persona and Intelligence of Mary Morstan nee Watson. Unfortunately, it was overlong, and trying to mix Moriarty into it, the story dragged severely. Also, Holmes didn't ring true. Not so good.
2. "The Adventure of the Stolen Centennial" by Aaron Smith was so pulpy that it felt like an abomination.
3. "The Abominable Merridew" by I.A. Watson deserves to be treated as a classic as it brings together some od the darkest aspects of crime & criminals in Victorian London, with a sadistic mastermind creating a strange alliance cum deadly game of chess between the ultimate adversaries. It was a gripping page-turner, and ought to make Guy Ritchie orgasm if he gets its film rights.
4. "The Adventure of the Invisible Assassin" by Andrew Salmon was very good, and finally gave both Mycroft as well as Moriarty's minions to do some really chilling stuff.
Overall, one good, one poor, one outstanding, and one excellent. I believe, the good people at Airship 27 deserve four stars for this volume.
Recommended.
1. "The Adventure of the Other Man" by Chuck Miller began in an entertaining fashion, giving us a well-deserved exposure to the persona and Intelligence of Mary Morstan nee Watson. Unfortunately, it was overlong, and trying to mix Moriarty into it, the story dragged severely. Also, Holmes didn't ring true. Not so good.
2. "The Adventure of the Stolen Centennial" by Aaron Smith was so pulpy that it felt like an abomination.
3. "The Abominable Merridew" by I.A. Watson deserves to be treated as a classic as it brings together some od the darkest aspects of crime & criminals in Victorian London, with a sadistic mastermind creating a strange alliance cum deadly game of chess between the ultimate adversaries. It was a gripping page-turner, and ought to make Guy Ritchie orgasm if he gets its film rights.
4. "The Adventure of the Invisible Assassin" by Andrew Salmon was very good, and finally gave both Mycroft as well as Moriarty's minions to do some really chilling stuff.
Overall, one good, one poor, one outstanding, and one excellent. I believe, the good people at Airship 27 deserve four stars for this volume.
Recommended.
August 4, 2014
Nothing fancy here, just good solid Holmes and Watson doing what they do best - and all the better for it. Recommended for readers of the original Canon.
[NB: This review omits my own story in this volume, of course]
[NB: This review omits my own story in this volume, of course]
February 11, 2015
Enjoyed every story
Great mysteries. Excellent character writing. Each one stayed true to the authentic Holmes and Watson style. Fun read. Very worthwhile.
Great mysteries. Excellent character writing. Each one stayed true to the authentic Holmes and Watson style. Fun read. Very worthwhile.
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