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The Watson Chronicles #4
SHERLOCK HOLMES The Black Lantern
When Inspector Lestrade discovers a body holding an envelope addressed to Sherlock Holmes, the Scotland Yarder calls the famous detective in for help.Maurice Harriman died several days earlier under mysterious circumstances. Until his discovery by Lestrade, the body had been resting peacefully in the morgue. When Holmes opens the letter, he discovers an ace of diamonds Black Lantern playing card. Holmes reveals he received the exact card in the post, three days previously. It falls to Holmes and Watson to discover what connects these playing cards with Harriman’s death. The case takes a sharp turn when another body, seemingly connected to the case, is discovered at the morgue…
- GenresMystery
179 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 23, 2021
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About the author
Christopher D. Abbott
36 books41 followersChristopher is a Reader's Favorite award winning author and Star Trek Feature Writer.
Described by New York Times Bestseller Michael Jan Friedman as "an up-and-coming fantasy voice", and compared to Roger Zelazny's best work, Abbott's Songs of the Osirian series of works brings a bold re-telling of Ancient Egyptian mythology. Abbott presents a fresh view of deities we know, such as Horus, Osiris, and Anubis. He weaves the godlike magic through musical poetry, giving these wonderfully tragic and deeply flawed "gods" different perspective, all the while increasing their mysteriousness.
His Sherlock Holmes stories, published in the Watson Chronicles Series, have been recognised by readers and peers alike as faithfully authentic to the original Conan Doyle. In 2022, after publishing seven individual Watson Chronicle stories, Christopher teamed up with prolific authors Michael Jan Friedman and Aaron Rosenberg to add a collection of Holmes short stories to the series.
Christopher has published with Crazy8Press and written for major media outlets, including ScreenRant.
Described by New York Times Bestseller Michael Jan Friedman as "an up-and-coming fantasy voice", and compared to Roger Zelazny's best work, Abbott's Songs of the Osirian series of works brings a bold re-telling of Ancient Egyptian mythology. Abbott presents a fresh view of deities we know, such as Horus, Osiris, and Anubis. He weaves the godlike magic through musical poetry, giving these wonderfully tragic and deeply flawed "gods" different perspective, all the while increasing their mysteriousness.
His Sherlock Holmes stories, published in the Watson Chronicles Series, have been recognised by readers and peers alike as faithfully authentic to the original Conan Doyle. In 2022, after publishing seven individual Watson Chronicle stories, Christopher teamed up with prolific authors Michael Jan Friedman and Aaron Rosenberg to add a collection of Holmes short stories to the series.
Christopher has published with Crazy8Press and written for major media outlets, including ScreenRant.
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November 7, 2022
Entertaining mystery listening 🎶🔰
Another will written British 🏰 murder mystery family relationships adventure thriller novel by Christopher Abbot (The Watson Chronicles book 4). Sherlock and Watson are once again asked to investigate the strange disappearance of a number of people. This leads them to the trail 👣 of why, how and who did the awful crime. Then it becomes clear to Sherlock but there is no proof. I would highly recommend this novel, series, and author too fans of Sherlock Holmes and readers of mysteries. Enjoy the adventure of reading or listening to Alexa read books 📚. 2022 😤😂
Another will written British 🏰 murder mystery family relationships adventure thriller novel by Christopher Abbot (The Watson Chronicles book 4). Sherlock and Watson are once again asked to investigate the strange disappearance of a number of people. This leads them to the trail 👣 of why, how and who did the awful crime. Then it becomes clear to Sherlock but there is no proof. I would highly recommend this novel, series, and author too fans of Sherlock Holmes and readers of mysteries. Enjoy the adventure of reading or listening to Alexa read books 📚. 2022 😤😂
November 22, 2021
Typical Sherlock Mystery
Great Holmes story with a very intriguing ending. I am always delighted with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. He was a remarkable story teller.
Great Holmes story with a very intriguing ending. I am always delighted with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. He was a remarkable story teller.
August 2, 2021
Great read
The fourth in an excellent Sherlock Holmes series that just keeps getting better with each volume. I have read a number of these Sherlock Holmes “stories” and these are among the better ones.
The fourth in an excellent Sherlock Holmes series that just keeps getting better with each volume. I have read a number of these Sherlock Holmes “stories” and these are among the better ones.
July 16, 2024
I’ve enjoyed the books in this series. Great plot, great dialog, and great at setting the scene. All the familiar characters are here and play terrific parts. Try to read the series in order though as a character or two makes their introduction and then may appear in a book or two later on. Recommended!
September 26, 2021
a well written Sherlock Holmes story
This was a fun read that keeps you guessing. Lots of twists and turns with surprises and an unexpected ending
This was a fun read that keeps you guessing. Lots of twists and turns with surprises and an unexpected ending
August 7, 2024
Just one book in and this author heads straight to the list of my favourite Holmesian pasticheurs.
This story was superb - the case was pleasantly convoluted, but not too much for the reader to get lost along the way; the atmosphere of the bygone London was neatly invoked; Holmes and Watson and even Lestrade behaved in character (as much as that could be stated) and the friendship between them was tangible and smile-inducing. (I also have a soft spot for authors who portray Watson as quite competent and able to hold his own against Holmes' intellect...)
Satisfaction of the utmost level.
This story was superb - the case was pleasantly convoluted, but not too much for the reader to get lost along the way; the atmosphere of the bygone London was neatly invoked; Holmes and Watson and even Lestrade behaved in character (as much as that could be stated) and the friendship between them was tangible and smile-inducing. (I also have a soft spot for authors who portray Watson as quite competent and able to hold his own against Holmes' intellect...)
Satisfaction of the utmost level.
June 29, 2023
Excellent reading!
September 10, 2022
The black Lantern is a symbol of a group of women who meet in secret. S Holmes gets involved when murder occurs- another goo0od one! I really like the series/\.
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