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Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective #9
Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective Volume 9
Once again, hidden on the fog shrouded streets of London are heinous criminals set upon their nefarious schemes. All that stands in their way are two men, stalwart and unafraid to take on villainy in all its insidious disguises; Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. In this, the ninth entry in this bestselling series, the crime solving friends tackle five brand new mysteries that are totally unique to any of their previous adventures. Among these; an entire crew of a shoreline light house vanishes during a raging storm, one of Watson’s old army colleagues is accused of murder and a former Baker Street Irregular seeks out their aid on behalf of his crippled father. These three cases and two others are brilliantly delivered by writers I.A. Watson, Fred Adams Jr., Erik Franklin and Aaron Smith. Proving once again there is only one Sherlock Holmes, Consulting Detective.
196 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 20, 2017
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July 7, 2019
The good people of Airship 27 have given us another set of strong pastiches that stay true to the Canonical times, and yet succeed in conveying a better picture of the Great Detective and his steadfast companion.
1. 'The Adventure of the Failing Light' by I.A. Watson: This extremely well researched piece was simultaneously a gothic tale, an almost true-crime story, and a rousing action thriller.
2. 'The Adventure of the Three Strand Garotte' by Fred Adams Jr.: A dark story of violence, revenge and pain.
3. 'The Betrayal' by Erik Franklin: Sorrow, deceit, lies and murder define this grim story full of suspense and doubts.
4. 'The Adventure of the Picked Pocket' by Fred Adams Jr.: Blackmail, criminal underbelly of London and a terrible vendetta combine in this fast-paced story.
5. 'The Adventure of the Brazilian Beetle' by Aaron Smith: I would remember this story. It uses several romantic tropes to eventually create a terrible tale of misery, pain and retribution.
Overall, a very-very solid collection.
1. 'The Adventure of the Failing Light' by I.A. Watson: This extremely well researched piece was simultaneously a gothic tale, an almost true-crime story, and a rousing action thriller.
2. 'The Adventure of the Three Strand Garotte' by Fred Adams Jr.: A dark story of violence, revenge and pain.
3. 'The Betrayal' by Erik Franklin: Sorrow, deceit, lies and murder define this grim story full of suspense and doubts.
4. 'The Adventure of the Picked Pocket' by Fred Adams Jr.: Blackmail, criminal underbelly of London and a terrible vendetta combine in this fast-paced story.
5. 'The Adventure of the Brazilian Beetle' by Aaron Smith: I would remember this story. It uses several romantic tropes to eventually create a terrible tale of misery, pain and retribution.
Overall, a very-very solid collection.
September 29, 2017
The Consulting Detective Series Marches On!
This is volume nine in the ongoing series by Airship 27. There are five short stories in the book. All are very well written!
“The Adventure of the Failing Light” by IA Watson opens the book with a bang! This is the true story of the missing lighthouse keepers on Eilean Mor, off the coast of northwestern Scotland. The keepers were discovered missing without a trace in December 1900. The Flannan Isles Lighthouse had been inoperative for some time, endangering ships. The only permanent residents of Eilean Mor were sheep. This is what may have happened if Sherlock Holmes had been consulted.
“The Adventure of the Three-Strand Garrote” by Fred Adams, Jr deals with Holmes investigating a series of murders. Wiggins brings the case to Holmes because his Uncle and his Uncle’s friend, both wounded veterans of the Afghan War, are suspected in the deaths…
This story is runner-up and honorable mention, as far as I am concerned!
“The Betrayal” by Erick Franklin finds a friend of Watson, a fellow veteran of the Afghan War and also wounded at Maiwand, accused of murder. Watson’s gut feeling tells him that his friend is innocent. Holmes’ investigation has the suspicion of guilt being a probability of guilt. The two friends clash, neither backing down.
“The Adventure of the Picked Pocket” by Fred Adams, Jr deals with a problem most unusual. A man has evidence of a crime lost from his possession when a pick-pocket decides on him for a victim! Two crimes, one victim, and a deadly ending make for naming the story second runner-up!
“The Adventure of the Brazilian Beetle” by Aaron Smith takes “Best in Book!” from me. An artist makes a chance acquaintance of a young Brazilian woman in Highgate Cemetery. The woman has agreed to pose for the artist but fails to keep the appointment. While attempting to find her, he discovers a carved silver beetle she wore as a brooch lying in the street. He could have never suspected what the investigation would ultimately uncover!
The book is a fine addition to this wonderful series! I give it five stars plus!
Quoth the Raven…
This is volume nine in the ongoing series by Airship 27. There are five short stories in the book. All are very well written!
“The Adventure of the Failing Light” by IA Watson opens the book with a bang! This is the true story of the missing lighthouse keepers on Eilean Mor, off the coast of northwestern Scotland. The keepers were discovered missing without a trace in December 1900. The Flannan Isles Lighthouse had been inoperative for some time, endangering ships. The only permanent residents of Eilean Mor were sheep. This is what may have happened if Sherlock Holmes had been consulted.
“The Adventure of the Three-Strand Garrote” by Fred Adams, Jr deals with Holmes investigating a series of murders. Wiggins brings the case to Holmes because his Uncle and his Uncle’s friend, both wounded veterans of the Afghan War, are suspected in the deaths…
This story is runner-up and honorable mention, as far as I am concerned!
“The Betrayal” by Erick Franklin finds a friend of Watson, a fellow veteran of the Afghan War and also wounded at Maiwand, accused of murder. Watson’s gut feeling tells him that his friend is innocent. Holmes’ investigation has the suspicion of guilt being a probability of guilt. The two friends clash, neither backing down.
“The Adventure of the Picked Pocket” by Fred Adams, Jr deals with a problem most unusual. A man has evidence of a crime lost from his possession when a pick-pocket decides on him for a victim! Two crimes, one victim, and a deadly ending make for naming the story second runner-up!
“The Adventure of the Brazilian Beetle” by Aaron Smith takes “Best in Book!” from me. An artist makes a chance acquaintance of a young Brazilian woman in Highgate Cemetery. The woman has agreed to pose for the artist but fails to keep the appointment. While attempting to find her, he discovers a carved silver beetle she wore as a brooch lying in the street. He could have never suspected what the investigation would ultimately uncover!
The book is a fine addition to this wonderful series! I give it five stars plus!
Quoth the Raven…
June 16, 2017
The cases in these series are as close to the canon as possible. They are exquisitely written, and are a fun to read. Recommend this entire series to Holmes fans, along with the following two authors:
- Hugh Ashton - all his works in the Deed Box and Dispatch Box serieses
- Lyn McConchie - her Repeat Business book
All these works together form a definitive collection which will enthrall fans like nothing else.
The game is afoot!
- Hugh Ashton - all his works in the Deed Box and Dispatch Box serieses
- Lyn McConchie - her Repeat Business book
All these works together form a definitive collection which will enthrall fans like nothing else.
The game is afoot!
July 20, 2022
disappointing. One or two of the stories are good "Holmes" type, but sadly, the majority neither capture the characters or are particularly good mysteries. I get the strong impression that several of the stories were "forced" in order to be topical on various themes (slavery, etc) but they just weren't believable. I rather like the stories by I.A. Watson, but here, the other offers? not so much..
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