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Mycroft Holmes Adventures #1
The Hundred Year Wait
It's been one-hundred years since Watson died and Mycroft still doesn't understand what Sherlock saw in having such a companion, but after so long alone and somehow still as young, he is starting to wonder what it might be like to have a disciple of his own.
Life for Amelia Jones is dull, she's spent all her years writing about the adventures other people have, and then she meets the Holmes brothers. Can she persuade the most intelligent person in the world to trust her? And if she does, can she survive the danger that surrounds them?
Life for Amelia Jones is dull, she's spent all her years writing about the adventures other people have, and then she meets the Holmes brothers. Can she persuade the most intelligent person in the world to trust her? And if she does, can she survive the danger that surrounds them?
89 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 25, 2014
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June 1, 2020
Well, 21st century. But I had that Sherlock Holmes In The 22nd Century theme song running through my head the whole time I read this novella.
100 years after Dr. Watson's death, Sherlock "Sebastian" Holmes and Mycroft "Myron" Holmes basically live the same way they did 100 years ago. Mycroft runs the government. Sherlock does detective stuff. They don't make friends. (Insert dark hints of sorrow over Dr. Watson's death.)
Meet Amelia Jones. She is an author who consults with Sebastian on the detective books she writes. And the minute she meets Myron, she decides to make him her lover. (Because she's attracted to smart men and he's smarter than Sherlock. Or something equally...logical.)
But Myron isn't interested so she decides to make herself intriguing by offering herself as his student. Mycroft thinks it might prove amusing till he bores of her. But he might be in for more than he expected...
This is a short Kindle freebie and I was suckered in by the promise of Mycroft with a lady friend. The result was...not at all what I would have expected. It was unexpectedly edgy (while remaining generally clean, some language) and quite easy to get through (with decoding puzzles if that is your cup of tea.) However, I didn't feel super comfortable with the power dynamics between Mycroft and Amelia (admittedly, I was probably reading into it) and I was ready to scream with the amount of times Mycroft "sneers" or Mycroft/Sherlock finish a sentence with "brother of mine." It is literally every page.
So...while interesting, not enough to get me to buy the next ones.
August 5, 2019
Heavy emphasis on cryptography
Review of free Kindle edition
Fecha de publicación: April 25, 2014
Publisher: Red Feather Writing
Language: English
ASIN: B00JYEQMP0
89 pages
About a hundred years ago something unspecified in this short novel happened to keep Mycroft and Sherlock Holmes from aging. They now continue their usual sorts of activities under the names Myron and Sebastian. In this adventure, Mycroft, with Sherlock's aid, is trying to protect London from North Korean terrorists. They are joined by author Amelia Jones who has set her sights on the difficult, curmudgeonly Mycroft aka Myron.
A central portion of this book concerns cryptography. A large portion of the writing is taken up with the decoding of messages which are produced in their entirety as is the decoding work. I have never had much interest in or need for cryptography so I skimmed over many pages of the book which were boring for me but which would undoubtedly appeal to many. I also did not like the little game played between Amelia and Mycroft so my rating is three stars. Someone who enjoys cryptography may well consider the book to be four or five stars. At present, the Kindle edition is free from Amazon.
Review of free Kindle edition
Fecha de publicación: April 25, 2014
Publisher: Red Feather Writing
Language: English
ASIN: B00JYEQMP0
89 pages
About a hundred years ago something unspecified in this short novel happened to keep Mycroft and Sherlock Holmes from aging. They now continue their usual sorts of activities under the names Myron and Sebastian. In this adventure, Mycroft, with Sherlock's aid, is trying to protect London from North Korean terrorists. They are joined by author Amelia Jones who has set her sights on the difficult, curmudgeonly Mycroft aka Myron.
A central portion of this book concerns cryptography. A large portion of the writing is taken up with the decoding of messages which are produced in their entirety as is the decoding work. I have never had much interest in or need for cryptography so I skimmed over many pages of the book which were boring for me but which would undoubtedly appeal to many. I also did not like the little game played between Amelia and Mycroft so my rating is three stars. Someone who enjoys cryptography may well consider the book to be four or five stars. At present, the Kindle edition is free from Amazon.
October 12, 2015
Four and a half stars
This is a fast paced novella that revolves around Sherlock Holmes and his brother Mycroft (primarily Mycroft). While I have never read any of the original Holmes stories, I have seen and enjoyed the “Sherlock” TV series; the writing here is very much in keeping with the style of that series and drew me straight to the images of that programme. Like the TV series it is set in the modern day and made for a very enjoyable read. There are a few code messages within the narrative, which I would have enjoyed trying to solve if I’d had more time. The answers are given as part of the story, as well as the solution towards deciphering said messages.
Well rounded characters, a nice fast writing style and an interesting plot. My only complaint, though minor, is that I would have liked a little more depth, but I will read more of these.
This is a fast paced novella that revolves around Sherlock Holmes and his brother Mycroft (primarily Mycroft). While I have never read any of the original Holmes stories, I have seen and enjoyed the “Sherlock” TV series; the writing here is very much in keeping with the style of that series and drew me straight to the images of that programme. Like the TV series it is set in the modern day and made for a very enjoyable read. There are a few code messages within the narrative, which I would have enjoyed trying to solve if I’d had more time. The answers are given as part of the story, as well as the solution towards deciphering said messages.
Well rounded characters, a nice fast writing style and an interesting plot. My only complaint, though minor, is that I would have liked a little more depth, but I will read more of these.
October 14, 2015
The 100 Year Wait is an unusual short story. It’s premise is that Sherlock Holmes and his older, smarter brother Mycroft are alive and well and living in the 21st Century. This isn’t a BBC Moffat modern reimagining, the main characters here are (somehow) still alive more than 100 years after Sherlock’s original, Doyle-penned adventures are set.
That said, it’s difficult not to draw comparisons with the BBC Sherlock series, and actually the story holds up pretty well. If you’re going to write a Holmes story (and it’s important to say here that the protagonist (or one of them) of this series is Mycroft — not Sherlock) then you have to be a smart cookie yourself. When you read a book about a Holmes brother, you have a right to expect clever puzzles, secret codes and ingenious plot twists.
Thankfully, this book delivers. The second main character of the book is actually an author original: Amelia Jones. She’s a writer, a problem solver, and a young widow. When she meets Mycroft (known in the 21st Century as Myron), she is drawn to his imperious nature and the force of his intellect.
What follows is a short, pleasing and clever adventure with terrorists in London, and the stirrings of a possible, if somewhat unlikely, romance. Amelia may have feelings for Mycroft, but the elder Holmes is not the type to be turned by a pretty face (although some compromising photos of her discovered on the net raised — at least — an eyebrow).
Mycroft personifies the old adage of “treat ‘em mean, keep ‘em keen”. He comes across as domineering and arrogant, and the set up for their relationship is that Amelia is his ‘pet’. There’s no 50 Shades of sex in this story, but there is some definite dominant/submissive overtones.
Mycroft is hard to relate to, but Amelia is our real touchstone, and I suspect we’re going to learn a lot more about Amelia herself in the following books (including why she has this penchant for dominant males).
The book ends just a bit suddenly. But then it is a short story and it is the first in a series so I think that’s forgivable. Crucially, it leaves us with the taste of two very interesting characters, an interesting set up and some unanswered questions.
That said, it’s difficult not to draw comparisons with the BBC Sherlock series, and actually the story holds up pretty well. If you’re going to write a Holmes story (and it’s important to say here that the protagonist (or one of them) of this series is Mycroft — not Sherlock) then you have to be a smart cookie yourself. When you read a book about a Holmes brother, you have a right to expect clever puzzles, secret codes and ingenious plot twists.
Thankfully, this book delivers. The second main character of the book is actually an author original: Amelia Jones. She’s a writer, a problem solver, and a young widow. When she meets Mycroft (known in the 21st Century as Myron), she is drawn to his imperious nature and the force of his intellect.
What follows is a short, pleasing and clever adventure with terrorists in London, and the stirrings of a possible, if somewhat unlikely, romance. Amelia may have feelings for Mycroft, but the elder Holmes is not the type to be turned by a pretty face (although some compromising photos of her discovered on the net raised — at least — an eyebrow).
Mycroft personifies the old adage of “treat ‘em mean, keep ‘em keen”. He comes across as domineering and arrogant, and the set up for their relationship is that Amelia is his ‘pet’. There’s no 50 Shades of sex in this story, but there is some definite dominant/submissive overtones.
Mycroft is hard to relate to, but Amelia is our real touchstone, and I suspect we’re going to learn a lot more about Amelia herself in the following books (including why she has this penchant for dominant males).
The book ends just a bit suddenly. But then it is a short story and it is the first in a series so I think that’s forgivable. Crucially, it leaves us with the taste of two very interesting characters, an interesting set up and some unanswered questions.
April 30, 2014
I absolutely loved this book. There were several puzzles in it that could be solved and the answers weren't directly on the next page, so it was less tempting to look ahead. There were enough clues in how to solve them. They were fun to solve.
Unlike a lot of puzzle books, the plot didn't seem to be written to fit the puzzles in, but rather they seemed to complement the story. I did solve the puzzles, but I think I could have read the book without solving the puzzles.
I loved Amelia Jones, her quirkiness and her intelligence, she was awesome. I also liked how the author managed to portray Mycroft. It also hints at Mycroft and Sherlock being supernatural beings, but it doesn't get explained. I'm hoping that if there is a next one, there will be more explanation of how Mycroft could have had a 100 year wait.
The book was great funny at several points, especially the interchanges between Mycroft and Amelia, there were several one lines which made be laugh.
So if you want a well written, fun story or if you want to solve a few puzzles, I recommend this book.
Unlike a lot of puzzle books, the plot didn't seem to be written to fit the puzzles in, but rather they seemed to complement the story. I did solve the puzzles, but I think I could have read the book without solving the puzzles.
I loved Amelia Jones, her quirkiness and her intelligence, she was awesome. I also liked how the author managed to portray Mycroft. It also hints at Mycroft and Sherlock being supernatural beings, but it doesn't get explained. I'm hoping that if there is a next one, there will be more explanation of how Mycroft could have had a 100 year wait.
The book was great funny at several points, especially the interchanges between Mycroft and Amelia, there were several one lines which made be laugh.
So if you want a well written, fun story or if you want to solve a few puzzles, I recommend this book.
October 22, 2020
This was a fun, quick read. Heavy on the cryptography (for those who like that sort of thing) and a unique take on the Holmes story.
January 31, 2018
Worth the Wait!!
I rarely read mysteries these days(in these days, everything is a mystery as a matter of course!) I have been a Sherlock Holmes fan for decades so I was intrigued by the idea of a female Watson. I loved this novella! I can see this as a PBS Masterpiece offering. I am so eager for more,on paper and I fantasize, onscreen!
I rarely read mysteries these days(in these days, everything is a mystery as a matter of course!) I have been a Sherlock Holmes fan for decades so I was intrigued by the idea of a female Watson. I loved this novella! I can see this as a PBS Masterpiece offering. I am so eager for more,on paper and I fantasize, onscreen!
January 9, 2017
An interesting take on the Sherlock and Mycroft Holmes universe. No spoilers, but, at only 90 pages, it's a quick, fun read. And, right now, it's free on Amazon!
July 5, 2018
Not What I thought
Was not usual Holmes story. However, I couldn't put it down. I like that it's short but still a good story. Myron (aka Mycroft) is portrayed the same but shows story from his perspective as well as female lead. There are very small hints of romance, danger but a lot of it involves codes. I recommend this book.
Was not usual Holmes story. However, I couldn't put it down. I like that it's short but still a good story. Myron (aka Mycroft) is portrayed the same but shows story from his perspective as well as female lead. There are very small hints of romance, danger but a lot of it involves codes. I recommend this book.
July 7, 2018
100 years plus of life
Different from usual attempts at Holmes stories. Will we ever learn how Mycroft and Sherlock gained their extremely long lives?
Different from usual attempts at Holmes stories. Will we ever learn how Mycroft and Sherlock gained their extremely long lives?
February 7, 2017
Read without reading of reviews because I am a long-time Sherlock Holmes fan. Enjoyable read and fun enough that I have now read the next two in the series as well. First book this year that I have been recommending to friends.
February 12, 2017
super cool
as a long term fan of sherlock holmes, I have read the books,seen the movies, watched the tv dramas and followed the radio drams for years. this book was a good re@ad. I enjoyed it. I cant say much more without divulging the plot. mike
as a long term fan of sherlock holmes, I have read the books,seen the movies, watched the tv dramas and followed the radio drams for years. this book was a good re@ad. I enjoyed it. I cant say much more without divulging the plot. mike
September 23, 2019
Over far too soon
This is one of those books you wish were longer. Thank goodness it’s a series. Dying to find out why Mycroft and Sherlock are alive at 100. And Amelia is wonderful.
This is one of those books you wish were longer. Thank goodness it’s a series. Dying to find out why Mycroft and Sherlock are alive at 100. And Amelia is wonderful.
November 22, 2019
Rose
This book was clever and fun. Following along with the main theme into an unusual story for me to read was quite exciting.
This book was clever and fun. Following along with the main theme into an unusual story for me to read was quite exciting.
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January 3, 2016I don't think Amelia Price has ever actually read a Sherlock Holmes story. #seriously
September 14, 2019
kindle unlimited?, hard to tell the way amazon marks ku versus non, but regardless total waste of time and energy, by someone who appears to be non-native English speaker with odd phrasing so bad that someone who has been reading since 3 was/is confused, character 1 supposedly writer so one ASSUMES an actual real writer who supposedly writes out plots, etc, would at least wonder why the 2 brothers' back story such as their names for each other, do not stay the same all the time and do not stay the same even when referring to them one time versus another re Mycroft/Myron, and did not bother to do any kind/type of internet search re "My brother IS the British government" and other such hints/discrepancies, yet she supposedly is intelligent enough to decipher various cipher problems. Has internet bit not 2 brain cells to activate nor wonder, again even though supposedly a writer. The Forever ripoff makes even less sense, and in no way woks, except badly.
November 15, 2018
This was definitely not my cup of tea. The story was, or could have been, interesting, but all those codes. Really!! Did the author think that the readers were actually going to decode pages and pages of code encrypted messages. Well, maybe there are a few (I don't know what to call them) but not me.
Additionally, seeing as this is the first book in this series, it might have been nice if Ms. Price had bothered to fill the readers in on how Sherlock and Mycroft were still alive, could heal themselves, etc. I was never fond of Sherlock because of his arrogance, egotism and superiority complex, but Mycroft tops him.
All in all, this writer has not gained a new reader because one book was enough, if fact, much more than enough.
Additionally, seeing as this is the first book in this series, it might have been nice if Ms. Price had bothered to fill the readers in on how Sherlock and Mycroft were still alive, could heal themselves, etc. I was never fond of Sherlock because of his arrogance, egotism and superiority complex, but Mycroft tops him.
All in all, this writer has not gained a new reader because one book was enough, if fact, much more than enough.
April 6, 2020
A take on the Sherlock Holmes mythos that was inserting and different, with the emphasis on Mycroft instead of Sherlock himself. Set in the modern era, with the brothers being over a hundred years old and dating from their 'original' time line, it was hinted at a supernatural bent, but we never got enough to satisfy my curiosity. Amelia is a modern woman, one who has hardship in her life and seemingly not a lot of love so to search out Mycroft, who appeared cold and calculating and annoyingly patronising of everyone except his brother due to his superior intelligence, was maybe understandable. However I found the dynamic a little forced at times, and whilst I enjoyed the story once it got going, it did take until the last third of the book before it got interesting.
January 16, 2022
100 years after Watson died and Mycroft doesn't understand Sherlock's need for a companion until he meets author Amelia Jones who wants to learn from Mycroft. He sets her interesting tasks, each harder than the last with puzzles and finally she ends up rescuing them when kidnapped by Korean terrorists! An interesting story line with some good twists on the tales of Sherlock and Mycroft Holmes with just a hint of romance !
March 24, 2020
I enjoyed the book, I enjoy Sherlock Holmes spin offs, and this was well written and engaging. However I did not like the cost. It is more a novella than a full book, and at $2.99 it is very expensive to read the entire thing, which is the equivalent of a full book. There seem to be 8 of these. So, sadly, I will not finish the set.
May 26, 2020
Although I enjoyed Laurie Kings continuation of Sherlock Holmes, this author, Amelia Price, did not understand Mycroft Holmes character. The mystery plot was not fully worked out, the female lead was very strong at one point then became a weak and timid 1900's personality although the setting was in modern time.
May 21, 2021
Lady writer meets Mycroft Holmes
It was exciting. I like the way the author uses codes to give the lady writer a challenge to prove her worth. The author doesn't tell you why Mycroft and Sherlock are as old as they are, which is confusing because the story takes place in the present, but some of the things they say and do are from the past. Anybody would like this book.
It was exciting. I like the way the author uses codes to give the lady writer a challenge to prove her worth. The author doesn't tell you why Mycroft and Sherlock are as old as they are, which is confusing because the story takes place in the present, but some of the things they say and do are from the past. Anybody would like this book.
September 3, 2021
Interesting
I must have missed reading about the brothers' special abilities re the last 100 years. I figured it out later as the story progressed. Looking forward to the next story.
I must have missed reading about the brothers' special abilities re the last 100 years. I figured it out later as the story progressed. Looking forward to the next story.
January 1, 2022
Terrible. Obvious self-insert with uncomfortable power dynamics between the characters, including the predatory, manipulative lead. I hope you like the name "Myron" because you're going to see it a lot. Supposed to be romantic but cringe-worthy.
November 20, 2018
Sherlock Holmes. brother
I enjoyed this novel butt evidently missed something As I do not understand why Mycroft has lived for 100 years.
I enjoyed this novel butt evidently missed something As I do not understand why Mycroft has lived for 100 years.
September 16, 2019
Nice try
Sherlock and Mycroft are somehow immortal, the writing swings from pedantic to slang and the Russians are joined by the North Koreans in some sinister plot ..but why?
Sherlock and Mycroft are somehow immortal, the writing swings from pedantic to slang and the Russians are joined by the North Koreans in some sinister plot ..but why?
October 25, 2019
Mycroft and Sherlock solve another case.
December 27, 2019
Loved, loved this story and the characters. I couldn't put it down until I had finished it.
February 2, 2020
Good,but needs some editing.
I'm always up for another Sherlock Holmes story, and this concentration on Mycroft is new and unexpected for me but not unwelcome. Decent story,
I'm always up for another Sherlock Holmes story, and this concentration on Mycroft is new and unexpected for me but not unwelcome. Decent story,
May 22, 2020
Loved it
I didn't even know the book ended it was so good, I wanted more story. It is one of the best cozy mysteries I've read in a while. I go through a lot of them too.
I didn't even know the book ended it was so good, I wanted more story. It is one of the best cozy mysteries I've read in a while. I go through a lot of them too.
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