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Sherlock Holmes Mysteries
Sherlock Holmes and the Copycat Murders
A string of murders threatens to draw Sherlock Holmes back into his past It has been too long since his last assignment, and Sherlock Holmes is beginning to come unglued. He stalks around his rooms at 221B Baker Street, too tense to work, and he is about to drive Dr. Watson up the wall when they are rescued by a knock at the door. It is Inspector Lestrade from Scotland Yard, and he has come to save Holmes—with a murder. A man has been found dead in Bayswater, slumped over a piece of homemade stationery marked with the words “Jabez Wilson”—the name of the victim in the long-solved mystery of the Red-Headed League. When Holmes enters the death room, the first thing he spies is the corpse’s flaming red hair. The old case is open again. A series of bizarre crimes follow, each an imitation of one of Holmes’s greatest triumphs. Either Europe is in the grip of a madman—or the great detective has finally gone ’round the bend.
368 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 1, 2000
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Barry Day
57 books11 followersBarry Day was born in England and received his MA from Balliol College, Oxford. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA), a Trustee of the Noël Coward Foundation and was awarded the Order of the British Empire “for services to British culture in the U.S.A.” He lives in New York, London, and Palm Beach.
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March 19, 2016
The thing is that I hate reading Sherlock Holmes stories when Dr. Watson is so stupid that I want to take my iPad and throw it away. And, in this one, he was Nigel Bruce stupid. Ever seen the old Sherlock Holmes movies with Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes? He is brilliant as Sherlock Holmes, Unfortunately, Nigel Bruce is awful as Dr. Watson. Incompetent and stupid. And, this book really made Watson out to be a fool.
I found the story in the beginning to be interesting as the three people that are killed are linked to three Sherlock Holmes cases. But then both Lestrade and Watson seem to think that Sherlock Holmes is behind it. Come one? Lestrade I can believe, but Watson thinking that? Idiot. The whole book and it was not a thick book was just not that interesting to read. The story never really got interesting. The German threat felt reused and everything was so simple. And, the ending, when the real culprit was revealed, was a letdown.
A book that just not was for me. I didn't find the story entertaining or engaging and it's not hard for Mycroft and Sherlock to seem clever when everyone else is stupid.
1.5 stars
I received this copy from the publisher through NetGalley in return for an honest review! Thank you!
I found the story in the beginning to be interesting as the three people that are killed are linked to three Sherlock Holmes cases. But then both Lestrade and Watson seem to think that Sherlock Holmes is behind it. Come one? Lestrade I can believe, but Watson thinking that? Idiot. The whole book and it was not a thick book was just not that interesting to read. The story never really got interesting. The German threat felt reused and everything was so simple. And, the ending, when the real culprit was revealed, was a letdown.
A book that just not was for me. I didn't find the story entertaining or engaging and it's not hard for Mycroft and Sherlock to seem clever when everyone else is stupid.
1.5 stars
I received this copy from the publisher through NetGalley in return for an honest review! Thank you!
August 16, 2012
Sherlock Holmes and the Copycat Murders takes place in 1900, when Sherlock Holmes begins investigating a series of murders that all are reenactments of his former cases. The story soon morphs into a tale of international espionage and the foreshadowing of future war.
As usual, I find the mystery to be the least interesting aspect of Day's novel, although there are some satisfying allusions to Holmes's past cases here. Some of the suspenseful moments of the mystery-building, however, fail to have full impact, as the reader can see through them even if Watson does not.
Also as usual, there are quirky and clever cameos from both fictional characters (in this case, for example, detective Hercule Poirot "undercover" as "Aristide Nemo") and real historical people (for instance, John Buchan serves as John Watson's "sidekick" and even draws his inspiration for the novel The Thirty-Nine Steps from their adventures) sprinkled into the action.
What I enjoy most, and what brings me back to Day's work repeatedly, is his ability to underscore Sherlock Holmes's science of deduction and its centrality to the story, while at the same time highlighting that Holmes's support network of John Watson, Inspector Lestrade, and Mycroft Holmes is indispensable to the successful resolution of each case. Day does so grandly here, giving Watson, Lestrade, and Mycroft Holmes key roles to play, which each does ably. One of my favorite moments comes when the four of these very different men assemble for one of Holmes's big "reveals," only to muse on what even then feels like the growing inevitability of world conflict. It's rich in both appreciation for these unusual men (Watson and Lestrade both, though not genius Holmeses, are given their due as extraordinary "ordinary" figures) and steeped in a sense of time and place.
Here's a passage I especially enjoyed, which highlights the humanity of Watson's voice in this piece, as well as the brotherhood of those who watch and watch after Sherlock Holmes. This comes early on in the text, as Watson -- and, as he'd discovered, Mycroft Holmes as well -- fears for Sherlock Holmes's sanity, because the reenacted murders seem to suggest that the Great Detective has altogether snapped. Lestrade pays Watson a visit:
"But after all me and him have been through -- and you, too, of course, Doctor," he added hastily. "But if he doesn't come forward in the next twenty-four hours... well, I'm sure you can appreciate, Doctor, it'll be more than my job's worth. Forty years on the force next year and I can just see that pension slipping away. But there's got to be some simple explanation for it all, eh, Doctor? Tell me there is..."
The two explanations Mycroft and I had discussed the previous evening spring readily to mind but there was no way I was going to put them into words.
"Well, I just popped in to pay my respects, like -- and to ask you to keep me posted personally, if anything should crop up. You can trust me to do the right thing, Doctor, I think you know that."
And, funnily enough, I knew that I did. Whatever his shortcomings Lestrade was as good a man as you would hope to find, no matter how long you looked. As he often said, he believed in hard work, not sitting by the fire spinning fine theories. Words failed me but, as he rose to leave, I shook him so firmly by the hand that he seemed a little surprised by the warmth of my salutation.
When he had gone I felt more than a little lost.
As usual, I find the mystery to be the least interesting aspect of Day's novel, although there are some satisfying allusions to Holmes's past cases here. Some of the suspenseful moments of the mystery-building, however, fail to have full impact, as the reader can see through them even if Watson does not.
Also as usual, there are quirky and clever cameos from both fictional characters (in this case, for example, detective Hercule Poirot "undercover" as "Aristide Nemo") and real historical people (for instance, John Buchan serves as John Watson's "sidekick" and even draws his inspiration for the novel The Thirty-Nine Steps from their adventures) sprinkled into the action.
What I enjoy most, and what brings me back to Day's work repeatedly, is his ability to underscore Sherlock Holmes's science of deduction and its centrality to the story, while at the same time highlighting that Holmes's support network of John Watson, Inspector Lestrade, and Mycroft Holmes is indispensable to the successful resolution of each case. Day does so grandly here, giving Watson, Lestrade, and Mycroft Holmes key roles to play, which each does ably. One of my favorite moments comes when the four of these very different men assemble for one of Holmes's big "reveals," only to muse on what even then feels like the growing inevitability of world conflict. It's rich in both appreciation for these unusual men (Watson and Lestrade both, though not genius Holmeses, are given their due as extraordinary "ordinary" figures) and steeped in a sense of time and place.
Here's a passage I especially enjoyed, which highlights the humanity of Watson's voice in this piece, as well as the brotherhood of those who watch and watch after Sherlock Holmes. This comes early on in the text, as Watson -- and, as he'd discovered, Mycroft Holmes as well -- fears for Sherlock Holmes's sanity, because the reenacted murders seem to suggest that the Great Detective has altogether snapped. Lestrade pays Watson a visit:
"But after all me and him have been through -- and you, too, of course, Doctor," he added hastily. "But if he doesn't come forward in the next twenty-four hours... well, I'm sure you can appreciate, Doctor, it'll be more than my job's worth. Forty years on the force next year and I can just see that pension slipping away. But there's got to be some simple explanation for it all, eh, Doctor? Tell me there is..."
The two explanations Mycroft and I had discussed the previous evening spring readily to mind but there was no way I was going to put them into words.
"Well, I just popped in to pay my respects, like -- and to ask you to keep me posted personally, if anything should crop up. You can trust me to do the right thing, Doctor, I think you know that."
And, funnily enough, I knew that I did. Whatever his shortcomings Lestrade was as good a man as you would hope to find, no matter how long you looked. As he often said, he believed in hard work, not sitting by the fire spinning fine theories. Words failed me but, as he rose to leave, I shook him so firmly by the hand that he seemed a little surprised by the warmth of my salutation.
When he had gone I felt more than a little lost.
July 22, 2015
I do have to hand it to Barry Day because I think it takes a brave soul to write a Sherlock Holmes mystery. After all, it will most likely be compared to the great Sir Arthur Conan Doyle by Sherlock fans everywhere.
The author does do a great job in keeping true to the characters of Sherlock, Dr. Watson and big brother Mycroft Holmes, with cameo appearances from Sigmund Freud and John Buchan.
The concept was very intriguing and held my interest. It did get a bit slow in one or two instances but quickly picked right back up again. I was rather hesitant at first to read this since I am a huge Sherlock fan and didn’t think it possible for anyone to do justice to Conan Doyle’s creation. However, I gave it a chance and was quite pleased that I did.
See the full review at Word Gurgle at www.wordgurgle.blogspot.com
The author does do a great job in keeping true to the characters of Sherlock, Dr. Watson and big brother Mycroft Holmes, with cameo appearances from Sigmund Freud and John Buchan.
The concept was very intriguing and held my interest. It did get a bit slow in one or two instances but quickly picked right back up again. I was rather hesitant at first to read this since I am a huge Sherlock fan and didn’t think it possible for anyone to do justice to Conan Doyle’s creation. However, I gave it a chance and was quite pleased that I did.
See the full review at Word Gurgle at www.wordgurgle.blogspot.com
September 8, 2020
Another venture of Barry Day in the genre of Sherlock Holmes. And again, it's moving the time line forward - Kaiser Wilhelm is doing some saber rattling and England is preparing for the possibility of war.
As for Holmes and Watson, reminders of some older cases - the Red Headed League, The Speckled Band - with some prominent murders that have the odd coincidence of the dead meeting with Sherlock Holmes in the days and hours before their deaths. Or do they?
Mycroft and Inspector Lastrade make various appearances as the focus is on Watson with Holmes being the prime suspect in two - no, make it three - murders. Murders of men who are connected with the plans for the newest secret military vessel, H.M.S. Phantom, a submarine just about to complete it's sea trials in Scotland. And there is an attempt on the fourth that parallels The House of the Baskervilles - only there is more of a chance of the victim drowning in dog slobber.
It takes all four men - Holmes, Holmes, Watson and Lastrade - to counter the treasonous plans of The Sons of Albion and their German allies.
Sadly - perhaps due to the title - the reader can catch onto the what is happening with the murders within the first few pages. From there it is merely filling in the blanks and awaiting for the heroes to triumph.
2020-178
As for Holmes and Watson, reminders of some older cases - the Red Headed League, The Speckled Band - with some prominent murders that have the odd coincidence of the dead meeting with Sherlock Holmes in the days and hours before their deaths. Or do they?
Mycroft and Inspector Lastrade make various appearances as the focus is on Watson with Holmes being the prime suspect in two - no, make it three - murders. Murders of men who are connected with the plans for the newest secret military vessel, H.M.S. Phantom, a submarine just about to complete it's sea trials in Scotland. And there is an attempt on the fourth that parallels The House of the Baskervilles - only there is more of a chance of the victim drowning in dog slobber.
It takes all four men - Holmes, Holmes, Watson and Lastrade - to counter the treasonous plans of The Sons of Albion and their German allies.
Sadly - perhaps due to the title - the reader can catch onto the what is happening with the murders within the first few pages. From there it is merely filling in the blanks and awaiting for the heroes to triumph.
2020-178
November 18, 2024
I like it, especially the writing style and I recommend listening to the audiobook version.
A serial murderer is on the lose and even good old Watson can't deny that it looks like Sherlock Holmes is the most likely suspect.
There's real historical figures in there too, like British author John Buchan who wrote "The Thirty-Nine Steps" which got later turned into an Alfred Hitchcock movie.
Sadly it looses it's footing around the 50% mark after having had a very strong start - and can't get back on track until the end which feels a little unsatisfying in it's grand but nevertheless simple ending.
A serial murderer is on the lose and even good old Watson can't deny that it looks like Sherlock Holmes is the most likely suspect.
There's real historical figures in there too, like British author John Buchan who wrote "The Thirty-Nine Steps" which got later turned into an Alfred Hitchcock movie.
Sadly it looses it's footing around the 50% mark after having had a very strong start - and can't get back on track until the end which feels a little unsatisfying in it's grand but nevertheless simple ending.
September 22, 2022
The writing was fine, but it felt by the numbers. Which is perhaps more an issue of how much I've read than the writer himself. Basically there's a set of copycat murders of Holmes' most famous cases. And people have seen Holmes near the scene of the crimes... Has Holmes lost his mind? Dah, dah, daaaaa!
May 31, 2023
31 A clever person one said to me that they prefer to be in the company of stupid people as then he seemed a lot cleverer. In this case, Wilson is so dense that he must have bought his degree so Sherlock is propelled to genius status. Nope. Not for me. “Mr Holmes had been to see Mr Montague several times this week.
July 23, 2018
Well played! My hat's off to Barry Day for perfect mimicry of the beloved series and a truly delightful plot!
January 17, 2022
oscar wilde has my heart
April 17, 2022
Audible Audiobooks
June 12, 2023
I rather liked this version of Dr. Watson. He had a bit of snark which was highly enjoyable
January 26, 2025
Not one of the better ones in this series.
September 18, 2025
Fast paced
Fast paced story with a lot of moving parts, but easy to follow. Sometimes predictable but doesn't fail you. The "cameos" made it fun.
Fast paced story with a lot of moving parts, but easy to follow. Sometimes predictable but doesn't fail you. The "cameos" made it fun.
August 4, 2015
The Premise:
This book comes in two parts that separate neatly: the foreground and the background. In the foreground, a series of murders have taken place, decorated with props carefully chosen to suggest one or another of Watson’s publications. Some of them reveal knowledge of details only Holmes or Watson could have known. Worse yet, Holmes himself has been seen coming and going from each of the victims’ homes, though he claims not to remember. Either he has gone criminal, or he has gone insane.
In the background, a top-secret weapon is being developed, its designers are in mortal danger, and a land-grasping group of German agents may be responsible. But Holmes, under suspicion of treachery or insanity, may not be allowed to intervene.
The Good:
The writing. The writing was beautifully Watsonian, with several charming and unexpected flashes of humor. In fact, there was more than a bit of whimsy about the entire book, with Watson and Mycroft and Lestrade occasionally exchanging knowing looks over Holmes’s often pompous self-assurance. At the same time, though, it was not too whimsical for the subject matter; there is a deep and nuanced humanity in Watson’s helpless fear as it becomes more and more apparent that his best friend is losing his mind. I was also very pleased with the respect given to Lestrade, who is far too often portrayed as crooked or as a buffoon. Day shows us a dedicated, competent police detective who, like the rest of us, is still not quite as sharp as Mr. Sherlock Holmes, but who, over the years, has yet come to view him as a friend.
The characterization is beautiful, the action quick, and the writing smooth.
The Bad:
Mostly smooth. There were a few turns of phrase that jarred me out of the story, either by feeling too modern or too archaic. Whether they were accurate or not, they felt off. There weren’t too many of those, though.
Also, the first half of the mystery is mind-bogglingly transparent. I knew whodunnit almost from the get-go and kept waiting for a surprise that didn’t come. It was terribly disappointing that Watson hadn’t a clue. I consider myself pretty sharp, but I don’t expect any reader to be mystified by the foreground mystery.
In Conclusion:
I would purchase another book by Day. This one made for a fun addition to the Canon, and none of its flaws, for me, outweighed the enjoyment.
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This book comes in two parts that separate neatly: the foreground and the background. In the foreground, a series of murders have taken place, decorated with props carefully chosen to suggest one or another of Watson’s publications. Some of them reveal knowledge of details only Holmes or Watson could have known. Worse yet, Holmes himself has been seen coming and going from each of the victims’ homes, though he claims not to remember. Either he has gone criminal, or he has gone insane.
In the background, a top-secret weapon is being developed, its designers are in mortal danger, and a land-grasping group of German agents may be responsible. But Holmes, under suspicion of treachery or insanity, may not be allowed to intervene.
The Good:
The writing. The writing was beautifully Watsonian, with several charming and unexpected flashes of humor. In fact, there was more than a bit of whimsy about the entire book, with Watson and Mycroft and Lestrade occasionally exchanging knowing looks over Holmes’s often pompous self-assurance. At the same time, though, it was not too whimsical for the subject matter; there is a deep and nuanced humanity in Watson’s helpless fear as it becomes more and more apparent that his best friend is losing his mind. I was also very pleased with the respect given to Lestrade, who is far too often portrayed as crooked or as a buffoon. Day shows us a dedicated, competent police detective who, like the rest of us, is still not quite as sharp as Mr. Sherlock Holmes, but who, over the years, has yet come to view him as a friend.
The characterization is beautiful, the action quick, and the writing smooth.
The Bad:
Mostly smooth. There were a few turns of phrase that jarred me out of the story, either by feeling too modern or too archaic. Whether they were accurate or not, they felt off. There weren’t too many of those, though.
Also, the first half of the mystery is mind-bogglingly transparent. I knew whodunnit almost from the get-go and kept waiting for a surprise that didn’t come. It was terribly disappointing that Watson hadn’t a clue. I consider myself pretty sharp, but I don’t expect any reader to be mystified by the foreground mystery.
In Conclusion:
I would purchase another book by Day. This one made for a fun addition to the Canon, and none of its flaws, for me, outweighed the enjoyment.
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
July 27, 2023
I need to step away from the modern Holmes for a while. The quality is frustratingly inconsistent. This one is a good premise but falls into the same trap of overdoing it & insists again on crowbarring in Moriarty for no apparent reason.
I can't in good conscience recommend it at all!!
I can't in good conscience recommend it at all!!
September 13, 2015
I received this book for free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This is the first Barry Day pastiche that I've read, and overall I enjoyed it.
The story follows two separate threads, weaving them together to a pleasant conclusion. The first thread is that a series of copycat murders are taking place, all perpetuated by what appears to be Sherlock Holmes. The fact that Watson and Lestrade believe this is altogether a bit contrived, but the murders themselves are interesting and the mystery a pleasant enough thing to divert the mind. Mycroft makes an appearance, and the plot takes a turn. The larger plot is that of Germany attempting to colonize Britain, and of course it's up to the Holmeses and Watson to try and foil the plans.
The writing was rather good, although the editing suffered a bit in my copy with a number of typos. The allusions to current events during the setting - Freud makes an appearance, ample quoting of various poets and Shakespeare, all very nice and contemporary, were a surprising pleasure. The use of disguise, and surprisingly the use of Mycroft were all fun and simultaneously set the story apart from the canon while also firmly grounding it within that vast world.
I enjoyed the book thoroughly with the exception of two points. I felt that Watson was underutilized in a criminal way. Watson is at his best when he's acknowledged as an able soldier and doctor, and not a bumbling sidekick to Holmes - which he largely is in this story. By making Watson and Lestrade little more than pawns Sherlock and Mycroft appear rather normal by comparison. The first mystery could have been stronger and was far too easy to solve, the second mystery - while better, was still a bit wanting having suffered from the first being too simple.
All the same it was a cozy mystery set within the Sherlock Holmes universe.
This is the first Barry Day pastiche that I've read, and overall I enjoyed it.
The story follows two separate threads, weaving them together to a pleasant conclusion. The first thread is that a series of copycat murders are taking place, all perpetuated by what appears to be Sherlock Holmes. The fact that Watson and Lestrade believe this is altogether a bit contrived, but the murders themselves are interesting and the mystery a pleasant enough thing to divert the mind. Mycroft makes an appearance, and the plot takes a turn. The larger plot is that of Germany attempting to colonize Britain, and of course it's up to the Holmeses and Watson to try and foil the plans.
The writing was rather good, although the editing suffered a bit in my copy with a number of typos. The allusions to current events during the setting - Freud makes an appearance, ample quoting of various poets and Shakespeare, all very nice and contemporary, were a surprising pleasure. The use of disguise, and surprisingly the use of Mycroft were all fun and simultaneously set the story apart from the canon while also firmly grounding it within that vast world.
I enjoyed the book thoroughly with the exception of two points. I felt that Watson was underutilized in a criminal way. Watson is at his best when he's acknowledged as an able soldier and doctor, and not a bumbling sidekick to Holmes - which he largely is in this story. By making Watson and Lestrade little more than pawns Sherlock and Mycroft appear rather normal by comparison. The first mystery could have been stronger and was far too easy to solve, the second mystery - while better, was still a bit wanting having suffered from the first being too simple.
All the same it was a cozy mystery set within the Sherlock Holmes universe.
January 13, 2013
This is probably the biggest disappointment among the Barry Day Sherlock Holmes pastiches that I have read.
There is a string of murders being committed in which someone is mimicking old Sherlock Homes case files in an attempt to frame him for the murders. But, all of it is just the tip of the iceberg for some deeper reaching international intrigue.
I could never quite figure out why it was so important for the antagonists to draw Holmes into their plan. The overall mystery was never much of one and it is resolved with a third of the book still to go. The remainder of the book is left to allow the underlying plot to wind down. That's when it really starts to disappoint.
So many new characters are added that it becomes a muddle. And worse, none of the new characters are who you think they are. The author goes to the well too often with characters in disguise to the point that it gets to the absurd levels of the Mission Impossible movies. "Ha ha ha, I've solved the crime." "Oh no you haven't, let me rip off this mask and show you who I really am!" It got ridiculous.
2 STARS...based on a good idea that was just poorly executed.
There is a string of murders being committed in which someone is mimicking old Sherlock Homes case files in an attempt to frame him for the murders. But, all of it is just the tip of the iceberg for some deeper reaching international intrigue.
I could never quite figure out why it was so important for the antagonists to draw Holmes into their plan. The overall mystery was never much of one and it is resolved with a third of the book still to go. The remainder of the book is left to allow the underlying plot to wind down. That's when it really starts to disappoint.
So many new characters are added that it becomes a muddle. And worse, none of the new characters are who you think they are. The author goes to the well too often with characters in disguise to the point that it gets to the absurd levels of the Mission Impossible movies. "Ha ha ha, I've solved the crime." "Oh no you haven't, let me rip off this mask and show you who I really am!" It got ridiculous.
2 STARS...based on a good idea that was just poorly executed.
September 24, 2015
“Sherlock Holmes and the Copycat Murders” eBook was published in 2015 and was written by Barry Day. This is Mr. Day’s seventh Sherlock Holmes novel.
I obtained a galley of this novel for review through https://www.netgalley.com. I would categorize this novel as ‘PG’ as there are minor instances of Violence. This Mystery novel is set in 1900 England. The primary characters are Sherlock Holmes, Dr. John Watson and Mycroft Holmes.
As series of murders that each bear resemblance to cases Sherlock Holmes has solved stir the detective’s interest. Evidence, including witnesses claiming that Sherlock Holmes was a recent visitor to each victim makes a case for Sherlock Holmes being responsible.
Neither Watson or Mycroft Holmes can conceive of Sherlock having turned to crime and set out to discover what is going on and to prove Sherlock’s innocence. Mixed in with this is a growing German presence in England and the British development of new advanced submarine.
This reads like a Sherlock Holmes story from Doyle. I enjoyed the slightly more than 4 hours I spent with then novel. I give this novel a 4 out of 5.
Further book reviews I have written can be accessed at http://johnpurvis.wordpress.com/blog/.
I obtained a galley of this novel for review through https://www.netgalley.com. I would categorize this novel as ‘PG’ as there are minor instances of Violence. This Mystery novel is set in 1900 England. The primary characters are Sherlock Holmes, Dr. John Watson and Mycroft Holmes.
As series of murders that each bear resemblance to cases Sherlock Holmes has solved stir the detective’s interest. Evidence, including witnesses claiming that Sherlock Holmes was a recent visitor to each victim makes a case for Sherlock Holmes being responsible.
Neither Watson or Mycroft Holmes can conceive of Sherlock having turned to crime and set out to discover what is going on and to prove Sherlock’s innocence. Mixed in with this is a growing German presence in England and the British development of new advanced submarine.
This reads like a Sherlock Holmes story from Doyle. I enjoyed the slightly more than 4 hours I spent with then novel. I give this novel a 4 out of 5.
Further book reviews I have written can be accessed at http://johnpurvis.wordpress.com/blog/.
June 16, 2015
Has Sherlock Holmes finally lost it? That’s what Doctor Watson thinks when his long time friend seems not to know his own favorite pipe, for example, or where his tobacco is – Or is there something else going on here?
Join narrator Watson as an unknown killer seems to be copying some of Sherlock Holmes’ most famous cases – the Red Headed League, the Speckled Band, the Hound of the Baskervilles – and killing off the designers of Britain’s newest top secret submarine.
This Barry Day Sherlock Holmes page turner is a lot of fun with guest appearances by Sigmund Freud and thriller writer, John Buchan, in what could be a quiet German take over of Great Britain.
Join narrator Watson as an unknown killer seems to be copying some of Sherlock Holmes’ most famous cases – the Red Headed League, the Speckled Band, the Hound of the Baskervilles – and killing off the designers of Britain’s newest top secret submarine.
This Barry Day Sherlock Holmes page turner is a lot of fun with guest appearances by Sigmund Freud and thriller writer, John Buchan, in what could be a quiet German take over of Great Britain.
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