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Sherlock Holmes and the Chilford Ripper
On a cold September evening, Dr. Watson receives an alarming telegram from the respectable Doctor Geoffrey Blake.
A monster is loose in the normally quiet Essex town of Chilford – a fiend who had already not only murdered, but mutilated three of the town’s inhabitants in the bloody style of the infamous Jack the Ripper.
And for no apparent reason.
The simple life of the villagers has been disrupted as a ripper lurks in the shadows, ready to pounce on his next victim.
Despite the efforts of the young Constable Newton’s attempts to catch the wicked killer, Doctor Blake decides to take the matter upon his hands and visits 221B Baker Street to disclose the ghastly events and convince Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson to uncover the dreaded mystery before the killer strikes again.
The dangerous journey leads them to a group of five ex-servicemen who guard a troubling secret with the intention of suppressing the truth that could shake the whole town.
Holmes and Watson are forced to reconcile the dispute that has erupted between the residents as they carefully time their plan which will ultimately reveal the murderer’s identity.
Can the duo find the missing piece of the puzzle and expose the ripper before he destroys Chilford?
Or will the ripper find a way to strike again?
‘Sherlock Holmes and the Chilford Ripper’ tells the story of the duo’s spellbinding journey set in the picturesque countryside with a dark twist.
Roger Jaynes has spent his entire life writing about a multitude of subjects in a variety of ways. As an award-winning sportswriter for the Miami Herald, Gannett News Service and the Milwaukee Journal, he was recipient of over 45 national writing awards including his being chosen as top ‘Sports News Writer of The Year’ in the United States by the Associated Press Sports Editors Association in 1977. After leaving journalism in 1988, Jaynes served as Director of Public Relations at Road America.Sherlock Holmes & The Chilford Ripper is the fourth book Jaynes has written.
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A monster is loose in the normally quiet Essex town of Chilford – a fiend who had already not only murdered, but mutilated three of the town’s inhabitants in the bloody style of the infamous Jack the Ripper.
And for no apparent reason.
The simple life of the villagers has been disrupted as a ripper lurks in the shadows, ready to pounce on his next victim.
Despite the efforts of the young Constable Newton’s attempts to catch the wicked killer, Doctor Blake decides to take the matter upon his hands and visits 221B Baker Street to disclose the ghastly events and convince Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson to uncover the dreaded mystery before the killer strikes again.
The dangerous journey leads them to a group of five ex-servicemen who guard a troubling secret with the intention of suppressing the truth that could shake the whole town.
Holmes and Watson are forced to reconcile the dispute that has erupted between the residents as they carefully time their plan which will ultimately reveal the murderer’s identity.
Can the duo find the missing piece of the puzzle and expose the ripper before he destroys Chilford?
Or will the ripper find a way to strike again?
‘Sherlock Holmes and the Chilford Ripper’ tells the story of the duo’s spellbinding journey set in the picturesque countryside with a dark twist.
Roger Jaynes has spent his entire life writing about a multitude of subjects in a variety of ways. As an award-winning sportswriter for the Miami Herald, Gannett News Service and the Milwaukee Journal, he was recipient of over 45 national writing awards including his being chosen as top ‘Sports News Writer of The Year’ in the United States by the Associated Press Sports Editors Association in 1977. After leaving journalism in 1988, Jaynes served as Director of Public Relations at Road America.Sherlock Holmes & The Chilford Ripper is the fourth book Jaynes has written.
Endeavour Press is the UK's leading independent digital publisher. For more information on our titles please sign up to our newsletter at www.endeavourpress.com. Each week you will receive updates on free and discounted ebooks. Follow us on Twitter: @EndeavourPress and on Facebook via http://on.fb.me/1HweQV7. We are always interested in hearing from our readers. Endeavour Press believes that the future is now.
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150 pages, Paperback
First published November 1, 2006
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October 11, 2015
sherlockisch, gut zu lesen und für mich ein bisschen sehr vorhersehbar. dennoch unterhaltsam :)
September 26, 2017
The story is fairly typical and the story is fairly gripping, but the book is marred by factual errors, some examples of which are as follows:
1) Dr. Blake has "A Fitzwilliam Charm" (which I assume was the Fitzwilliam arms) on his watch chain, which Holmes said indicated that he read medicine at Cambridge. Fitzwilliam Hall was established as a non-collegiate institution in 1887, and did not become a proper College of the University until 1966. There is no record of any medical students at the Hall in those early days. If Blake was a medical student in the late 19th century, it is far more likely that he attended an established college like Jesus or Trinity.
2) Mrs. Blake proposed to roast the partridges which Watson shot the same evening. The birds would have been pretty inedible. It was usual to "hang" game birds for a period before cooking them to tenderize the flesh.
1) Dr. Blake has "A Fitzwilliam Charm" (which I assume was the Fitzwilliam arms) on his watch chain, which Holmes said indicated that he read medicine at Cambridge. Fitzwilliam Hall was established as a non-collegiate institution in 1887, and did not become a proper College of the University until 1966. There is no record of any medical students at the Hall in those early days. If Blake was a medical student in the late 19th century, it is far more likely that he attended an established college like Jesus or Trinity.
2) Mrs. Blake proposed to roast the partridges which Watson shot the same evening. The birds would have been pretty inedible. It was usual to "hang" game birds for a period before cooking them to tenderize the flesh.
May 12, 2018
Decently written, vastly over-plotted.
October 28, 2018
More Sherlock thaonkfully
Sherlock continues to be chronicled and
That is good Mr. Haynes does a workmanlike job. However,as the other practices he is not Boyle.
Sherlock continues to be chronicled and
That is good Mr. Haynes does a workmanlike job. However,as the other practices he is not Boyle.
March 6, 2016
Sherlock Holmes and The Chilford Ripper by Roger Jaynes
I would like to thank the good people at Endeavor Press for my Kindle™ review copy of this book! Thanks, Georgina Cutler!
Doctor Geoffrey Blake, an old Army friend of Doctor Watson has sent him a telegram to announce his intentions to consult with Sherlock Holmes on a desperate matter. Doctor Blake lives in Chilford, near Colchester in Essex. His arrival at Baker Street is a Godsend for Holmes, who is chaffing under the bit of ennui.
Blake has a fearsome tale. Three people have been murdered in Chilford, by some seemingly deranged person. All have been stabbed and mutilated with the utmost furiosity.
The first to die was Thomas Harper, the village carpenter. He was discovered flat on his back in a pool of blood by a youthful apprentice. His place was torn apart and ransacked. The only clue is an open bottle of malt whisky. Robbery doesn’t seem to be the motive as a box of notes and coin has been left undisturbed.
The second murder was Toby Turner, the village handyman. His small place was right across the street from Harpers. Once more the man is on his back in a pool of blood, wearing only his nightshirt. The place is also trashed. As the man was known to have very little money, robbery is ruled out again.
The third victim is pitiful, a beautiful young woman discovered unclothed in bed, body violated by a sharp blade. This time the killer has actually cut off one of her fingers in his most sadistic attack yet. Molly Brighton room was also ransacked thoroughly.
Holmes agrees to take the case, proclaiming that he doesn’t think the murderer is done killing. Therefore, time is of essence.
This story is well written. There is a distinct touch of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in the phrasing, dialogue, and characters. Well done, Mr. Roger Jaynes!
I give the book five stars!
Quoth the Raven…
I would like to thank the good people at Endeavor Press for my Kindle™ review copy of this book! Thanks, Georgina Cutler!
Doctor Geoffrey Blake, an old Army friend of Doctor Watson has sent him a telegram to announce his intentions to consult with Sherlock Holmes on a desperate matter. Doctor Blake lives in Chilford, near Colchester in Essex. His arrival at Baker Street is a Godsend for Holmes, who is chaffing under the bit of ennui.
Blake has a fearsome tale. Three people have been murdered in Chilford, by some seemingly deranged person. All have been stabbed and mutilated with the utmost furiosity.
The first to die was Thomas Harper, the village carpenter. He was discovered flat on his back in a pool of blood by a youthful apprentice. His place was torn apart and ransacked. The only clue is an open bottle of malt whisky. Robbery doesn’t seem to be the motive as a box of notes and coin has been left undisturbed.
The second murder was Toby Turner, the village handyman. His small place was right across the street from Harpers. Once more the man is on his back in a pool of blood, wearing only his nightshirt. The place is also trashed. As the man was known to have very little money, robbery is ruled out again.
The third victim is pitiful, a beautiful young woman discovered unclothed in bed, body violated by a sharp blade. This time the killer has actually cut off one of her fingers in his most sadistic attack yet. Molly Brighton room was also ransacked thoroughly.
Holmes agrees to take the case, proclaiming that he doesn’t think the murderer is done killing. Therefore, time is of essence.
This story is well written. There is a distinct touch of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in the phrasing, dialogue, and characters. Well done, Mr. Roger Jaynes!
I give the book five stars!
Quoth the Raven…
December 22, 2016
Wonderful reading
I thoroughly enjoyed this story of Sherlock Holmes. I m a fan and this one did not disappoint. The setting was believable based on Conan Doyle's original Sherlock. the dialogue kept me interested and I did not find myself suspending belief. there were a few typos that I caught but they didn't pull me out of he story as some other books have done.
I will certainly buy more Sherlock Holmes stories by this author.
i would recommend this book to Sherlock fans.
I thoroughly enjoyed this story of Sherlock Holmes. I m a fan and this one did not disappoint. The setting was believable based on Conan Doyle's original Sherlock. the dialogue kept me interested and I did not find myself suspending belief. there were a few typos that I caught but they didn't pull me out of he story as some other books have done.
I will certainly buy more Sherlock Holmes stories by this author.
i would recommend this book to Sherlock fans.
October 20, 2015
Wonderful read for any Sherlockian!
Written in the fashion of Doyle. A great plot with many twists and turns. Sherlock is up to his usual as well as Dr. Watson. This pleasant book will satisfy your urge to expose yourself to the cunning adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.
Written in the fashion of Doyle. A great plot with many twists and turns. Sherlock is up to his usual as well as Dr. Watson. This pleasant book will satisfy your urge to expose yourself to the cunning adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.
November 5, 2015
Would have given it a higher rating if not for the racism. Agreed, that's how the East was viewed at that time, but it was not at all required in this context, in my opinion. Calling India an "abysmal" land, filled with barbarians and whatnot...SERIOUSLY?
I have to admit however, the writing was fairly good, albeit this being a non-Conan Doyle book.
I have to admit however, the writing was fairly good, albeit this being a non-Conan Doyle book.
December 9, 2015
I really enjoyed this book. It was such a quick read. I envisioned a younger Ian McKellan as Sherlock Holmes as opposed to Benedict Cumberbatch. Sherlock had his quirks but wasn't nearly as aggravating and socially inept as the Cumberbatch Sherlock.
I like how the story began, progressed and finally ended with a synopsis of whodunnit. The narration from Watson's perspective was a nice touch.
I like how the story began, progressed and finally ended with a synopsis of whodunnit. The narration from Watson's perspective was a nice touch.
July 21, 2015
I really enjoy this Sherlock Holmes story. The story plot was very interesting and felt, like a story Conan Doyle would have written for Holmes and Watson. I would love to read more Sherlock Holmes stories by this author.
April 14, 2016
Holmes and Watson are requested by a doctor and old army friend of Watson to investigate a series of gruesome murders in a rural hamlet. Is there another Jack the Ripper on the prowl? Enjoyable read that had reads as though penned by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle himself.
June 3, 2016
What would we do without Watson
The good Doctor narrates another case with a decidedly evil villain the brought to a fitting end by the brilliant consulting detective. A must read for Sherlock fans.
The good Doctor narrates another case with a decidedly evil villain the brought to a fitting end by the brilliant consulting detective. A must read for Sherlock fans.
April 23, 2016
ThevReturn of Holmes
An excellent copy of the master. holes and Watson brought back to enlighten us once again. We can only hope for more. It capture the spirit of Mr. Doyle as well as the times that produced it.
An excellent copy of the master. holes and Watson brought back to enlighten us once again. We can only hope for more. It capture the spirit of Mr. Doyle as well as the times that produced it.
June 13, 2016
Holmes
I always like a Holmes read . They are fun and intriguing I recommend this book as it is interesting as the subject it is founded upon . Thanks. I enjoyed it.
I always like a Holmes read . They are fun and intriguing I recommend this book as it is interesting as the subject it is founded upon . Thanks. I enjoyed it.
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October 18, 2016Easy to visulaise Jeremy Brett & co as you read. The author's characters certainly take on the personna of the TV series.
May 22, 2016
Good book. I finished it last night before going to bed.
March 29, 2017
Kindle Unlimited One of several Sherlock Holmes stories by an assorted group of authors, wanted to go through them all. Liked it, just didn't love it, sort of the right style and all but....
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