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Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective #10
Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective Volume 10
The Missing Years According to the stories of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes, while battling his arch foe, Prof. Moriarty, was lost in the Falls at Reichenback and presumed dead, though his body was never recovered. Upon his return to London four years later, Holmes informs Dr. Watson that he had been traveling Europe and the Far East under the disguise of a Norwegian named Sigerson. In a novella length adventure, I.A. Watson delves deeper into those missing years, revealing who it was that accompanied the Great Detective during those lost years. This is one of four all new stories that fill this 10th volume of Airship 27 Productions’ best selling series. Writers Aaron Smith and Greg Hatcher offer up their own unique tales; among them a clever burglar who robs from the rich while they attend theater performances and in another, Holmes and Watson come to the aid of a former Baker Street Irregular accused of murder. Once again three of the finest New Pulp writers breathe life into Conan Doyle’s classic characters and spin exciting, suspenseful tales of mystery and intrigue. Sit back, pour yourself a brandy and prepare to enjoy a truly wonderful collection of stories starring the one and only Sherlock Holmes—Consulting Detective.
184 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 20, 2017
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April 15, 2018
Four more great stories by the usual suspects!
This ongoing series seems to be extremely popular with readers! The volumes always contain the best in Airship 27 Hangers’ rotation of mystery writers! There are four exciting stories in this volume. I will be very careful so as to not ruin reading for future readers:
“The Affair of the Norwegian Sigerson” is a prime example of the quality of stories Airship 27 selects for these volumes! It takes place during the Great Hiatus and is told on two fronts in alternating chapters. Watson reports on matters in London after the fall of Moriarty. A special friend is aiding Holmes in Montenegro, while Moran is trying to kill him…
This story is told in IA Watson’s signature style. There are many footnotes, making this not only an excellent Holmes adventure but a more scholarly work as well. I think this one has to have the honor of “Best in Book!”
The other three stories are much shorter, proving that quality in prose is far more important than mere quantity. Aaron Smith is the author of two of these stories.
“The Problem of the Unearned Beard” is Smith’s first story in this volume. The survivors of a fierce battle in India find someone is crashing their reunion meetings. The man even has the gall to wear their style of beard, worn in honor of their service and their fallen comrades!
Greg Hatcher wrote the next story, “The Adventure of the Irregular’s Innocence.” Wiggins has been charged with murder! Kudos for the surprise reveal. I thought it a very nice touch!
Aaron Smith is back for the final story in this volume. “The Problem of the Theatrical Thefts” finds Holmes consulted by Lestrade. Rich Londoners are having their homes burgled while they are out for the evening attending various theaters…
This is a fine volume in this delightful series! I give it a solid five stars!
Quoth the Raven…
This ongoing series seems to be extremely popular with readers! The volumes always contain the best in Airship 27 Hangers’ rotation of mystery writers! There are four exciting stories in this volume. I will be very careful so as to not ruin reading for future readers:
“The Affair of the Norwegian Sigerson” is a prime example of the quality of stories Airship 27 selects for these volumes! It takes place during the Great Hiatus and is told on two fronts in alternating chapters. Watson reports on matters in London after the fall of Moriarty. A special friend is aiding Holmes in Montenegro, while Moran is trying to kill him…
This story is told in IA Watson’s signature style. There are many footnotes, making this not only an excellent Holmes adventure but a more scholarly work as well. I think this one has to have the honor of “Best in Book!”
The other three stories are much shorter, proving that quality in prose is far more important than mere quantity. Aaron Smith is the author of two of these stories.
“The Problem of the Unearned Beard” is Smith’s first story in this volume. The survivors of a fierce battle in India find someone is crashing their reunion meetings. The man even has the gall to wear their style of beard, worn in honor of their service and their fallen comrades!
Greg Hatcher wrote the next story, “The Adventure of the Irregular’s Innocence.” Wiggins has been charged with murder! Kudos for the surprise reveal. I thought it a very nice touch!
Aaron Smith is back for the final story in this volume. “The Problem of the Theatrical Thefts” finds Holmes consulted by Lestrade. Rich Londoners are having their homes burgled while they are out for the evening attending various theaters…
This is a fine volume in this delightful series! I give it a solid five stars!
Quoth the Raven…
November 12, 2020
Unlike the previous volumes of canonical yet pulpy pastiches, this collection was rather uneven.
The first work was a novella by the unparallel I.A. Watson, named 'The Affair of the Norwegian Sigerson'. It was brilliant.
Aaron Smith had contributed two stories for this volume, namely 'The Problem of the Unearned Beard' and 'The Problem of the Theatrical Thefts'. Both were weak, watered-down stories.
Greg Hatcher's 'The Adventure of the Irregular's Innocence' was dark and action-packed.
Overall, the volume was not a high point in this series. Maybe the next volume would be better.
The first work was a novella by the unparallel I.A. Watson, named 'The Affair of the Norwegian Sigerson'. It was brilliant.
Aaron Smith had contributed two stories for this volume, namely 'The Problem of the Unearned Beard' and 'The Problem of the Theatrical Thefts'. Both were weak, watered-down stories.
Greg Hatcher's 'The Adventure of the Irregular's Innocence' was dark and action-packed.
Overall, the volume was not a high point in this series. Maybe the next volume would be better.
November 12, 2017
Loved it! Very true to the Canon, ingenious plots & author give insights into creation of each story. Footnotes are a great help in putting the stories in context, historically
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