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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' Cat: Volume 1
A HUMOROUS AND HEARTWARMING COZY MYSTERY. When Sherlock Holmes crosses paths with a small black cat, he rescues it from a vicious attack. He takes it home, because 221B Baker Street has become a sad and lonely place of late. John Watson recently abandoned him for some buxom cleavage, rouged lips and bouncy ringlets. In other words, a wife, of all things.The great detective has no clue how clever the scrappy little tomcat will prove to be. But can a cat no larger than a squirrel, replace John, his former companion and partner-in-crime-solving? Or will Cat Watson be a curse rather than a blessing? A mouse in Sherlock’s underpants would suggest the former.
Time will tell, as the pair get to know each other. Together, they investigate a mixed bag of mysteries. Mary Watson’s missing bicycle is no true case, but a possible attempt to reunite two estranged friends. The mystery of the Baker Street Blackmailer is another matter entirely. Sherlock faces a remarkably cunning foe, crafty enough to outwit even him. To survive the villain’s deadly schemes, Sherlock will need both his Watsons by his side, if they will deign to work together on his behalf.
Time will tell, as the pair get to know each other. Together, they investigate a mixed bag of mysteries. Mary Watson’s missing bicycle is no true case, but a possible attempt to reunite two estranged friends. The mystery of the Baker Street Blackmailer is another matter entirely. Sherlock faces a remarkably cunning foe, crafty enough to outwit even him. To survive the villain’s deadly schemes, Sherlock will need both his Watsons by his side, if they will deign to work together on his behalf.
221 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 9, 2021
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Patricia Srigley
37 books12 followersPATRICIA SRIGLEY lives in the West Island of Montreal. She is a graduate of both Concordia University and McGill University. A high school teacher and visual artist, the transition from painting to writing has been an exciting and fulfilling experience. Her love of the natural world is strongly reflected in her imaginative stories.
Patricia Srigley has also published under the name of Lee Shrugg and Annie Sweet.
Patricia Srigley has also published under the name of Lee Shrugg and Annie Sweet.
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June 3, 2024
To be honest, I did not finish these books, but I wanted to leave a rating and a date. As long as I've been reading Sherlock and Sherlockiana (since I was a child): every imaginable interpretation, pastiche, parody, etc., and I've never come across anything this terrible. I am appalled by the characterizations of Holmes (bumbling, clumsy, nasty), Watson (pugilistic, nothing short of truly stupid), Mrs. Hudson (sex-crazed, baby-talking nymphomaniac), Mary (indeed not the lovely Mary Morstan from The Sign of Four, but a devious crime boss). The only character I could like is the little black cat. These books are really awful.
June 5, 2025
Entertaining Holmes listening 🏰😎
This kindle ebook novel is from my Kindle Unlimited account book one of two
I have been wanting to listen to this book for some time and it did not disappoint! Sherlock is out shopping when he finds a black kitten. He takes the cat 🐈to 221
Baker Street and the adventure begins. Dr Watson has married and is living with his wife. Sherlock learns things about the wife. Then Mrs. Hudson is being blackmailed and what a great ending.😯
I would recommend this series and author to fans of Sherlock Holmes and British mystery novels 🐕😀 2025 💃🏃
This kindle ebook novel is from my Kindle Unlimited account book one of two
I have been wanting to listen to this book for some time and it did not disappoint! Sherlock is out shopping when he finds a black kitten. He takes the cat 🐈to 221
Baker Street and the adventure begins. Dr Watson has married and is living with his wife. Sherlock learns things about the wife. Then Mrs. Hudson is being blackmailed and what a great ending.😯
I would recommend this series and author to fans of Sherlock Holmes and British mystery novels 🐕😀 2025 💃🏃
January 2, 2025
“𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐬, 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝’𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞, 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐧, 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐭, 𝐬𝐨 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭.”
Actual Rating: 2.75 ✨
I’ve never read the original Sherlock Holmes novels (but I want to!) so I can’t speak to the validity of the characterization in this novel. However, this book has me laughing out loud. It was seriously hilarious. I loved the cat’s POV chapters as well. Overall, even if this wasn’t accurate like other reviews said it was hilarious!
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Actual Rating: 2.75 ✨
I’ve never read the original Sherlock Holmes novels (but I want to!) so I can’t speak to the validity of the characterization in this novel. However, this book has me laughing out loud. It was seriously hilarious. I loved the cat’s POV chapters as well. Overall, even if this wasn’t accurate like other reviews said it was hilarious!
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did-not-finish
April 3, 2023I didn't read very much of this so I won't be adding a rating. I don't recall exactly when I dropped this but it was very early on. The writing wasn't bad and the plot seemed decent but something about it rubbed me the wrong way. I am not really sure exactly what it was (the characters maybe?) but I am also not interested in trying to continue reading to find out. I have a long TBR and a very busy life so books I don't like get dropped immediately and without guilt.
July 26, 2024
Fun, amusing, and silly. I loved it! A very different take on Sherlock, Watson and Mrs. Hudson.
July 24, 2024
Rounding up a 2.5. Mildly amusing, but definitely not for Sherlockians, who won't care for the characterizations of Holmes, Watson, or Mrs. Hudson. The cat is clever and charming, though.
May 25, 2024
What a disappointment.
The only redeeming character is the cat. Watson is made a stubborn fool
totally unaware of people and his surroundings. Mrs. Hudson is portrayed as a lust filled cougar for Holmes. Mary, Watson's wife is the head of a crime family and former prostitute., and Holmes gets stabbed, sliced, mauled by Watson's dog, and can't turn around without being injured.
What a farce. I'm being generous giving this thing two stars.
The only redeeming character is the cat. Watson is made a stubborn fool
totally unaware of people and his surroundings. Mrs. Hudson is portrayed as a lust filled cougar for Holmes. Mary, Watson's wife is the head of a crime family and former prostitute., and Holmes gets stabbed, sliced, mauled by Watson's dog, and can't turn around without being injured.
What a farce. I'm being generous giving this thing two stars.
July 7, 2024
Well-wrought story line but not one, I think, that Holmes fans will like
I don't think Holmes fans will like this comedic take on the Great Detective. We are introduced to Watson, whining and wringing his hands over a missing bicycle. Holmes shrieks like a little girl when he's startled, and is positively petulant about about Watson having abandoned him for the married life. Let's not even get into the whole stupid deerstalker cap thing! And the venerable Mrs. Hudson? She's got the hots for Holmes and is continually pawing him. The author didn't bother with historical research (Gladstone was not Prime Minister in 1890, and Raggedy Ann dolls would not be introduced under that name for another 25 years). Nor geographical accuracy (the lake in Regent's Park is not "a long walk for a small cat" from 221B...it's virtually at the end of the block). Am I being picky? Yeah. But I think I have a right to be if I'm going to spend time and money on a book. And, Patricia? If you have cats, I hope you're not feeding them cream...they'll eat it because they can smell the fat and protein, but they're lactose intolerant, and dairy causes digestive problems.
I don't think Holmes fans will like this comedic take on the Great Detective. We are introduced to Watson, whining and wringing his hands over a missing bicycle. Holmes shrieks like a little girl when he's startled, and is positively petulant about about Watson having abandoned him for the married life. Let's not even get into the whole stupid deerstalker cap thing! And the venerable Mrs. Hudson? She's got the hots for Holmes and is continually pawing him. The author didn't bother with historical research (Gladstone was not Prime Minister in 1890, and Raggedy Ann dolls would not be introduced under that name for another 25 years). Nor geographical accuracy (the lake in Regent's Park is not "a long walk for a small cat" from 221B...it's virtually at the end of the block). Am I being picky? Yeah. But I think I have a right to be if I'm going to spend time and money on a book. And, Patricia? If you have cats, I hope you're not feeding them cream...they'll eat it because they can smell the fat and protein, but they're lactose intolerant, and dairy causes digestive problems.
December 19, 2024
This is a mystery that sounds great in it's premise but fails abit in execution. Who would not want to read about a crime solving cat who helps the great Sherlock Holmes solve crimes?
The set-up is that Sherlock is sad and lonely because Dr. Watson has gotten married and moved out from Baker Street. He finds an 8 month old kitten who he names Cat Watson and who learns a few skills and helps Sherlock solve crimes, mostly by his sense of smell. He also seems to know what Sherlock is saying to him. Smart cat! The stories of the different crimes often lapse into slapstick and fighting with injuries sustained by Sherlock. Dr. Watson comes off as rather thick-headed and the two of them get into fisticuffs with each other. Cat Watson is really the only sensible one of the bunch.
There is a sequel to this, Volume 2, but I did not think well enough of the first one to read the second.
The set-up is that Sherlock is sad and lonely because Dr. Watson has gotten married and moved out from Baker Street. He finds an 8 month old kitten who he names Cat Watson and who learns a few skills and helps Sherlock solve crimes, mostly by his sense of smell. He also seems to know what Sherlock is saying to him. Smart cat! The stories of the different crimes often lapse into slapstick and fighting with injuries sustained by Sherlock. Dr. Watson comes off as rather thick-headed and the two of them get into fisticuffs with each other. Cat Watson is really the only sensible one of the bunch.
There is a sequel to this, Volume 2, but I did not think well enough of the first one to read the second.
January 28, 2025
Worth a Look
I wasn’t entirely sure about this book at first - after all, how many different people have written about the world-famous detective to varying results? However, I found it to be a very interesting and pleasant story. Of course Sherlock would require an extremely intelligent companion and certainly “Cat Watson” fits that description perfectly, but…it does strain credulity to imagine that the cat (however intelligent) could help that much. After all, Sherlock doesn’t quite seem to be as observant as one might expect and a bit more clumsy than the norm. Overall though, I did enjoy the story and I laughed quite a bit at some of the adventures (or misadventures) of this crime fighting duo.
I wasn’t entirely sure about this book at first - after all, how many different people have written about the world-famous detective to varying results? However, I found it to be a very interesting and pleasant story. Of course Sherlock would require an extremely intelligent companion and certainly “Cat Watson” fits that description perfectly, but…it does strain credulity to imagine that the cat (however intelligent) could help that much. After all, Sherlock doesn’t quite seem to be as observant as one might expect and a bit more clumsy than the norm. Overall though, I did enjoy the story and I laughed quite a bit at some of the adventures (or misadventures) of this crime fighting duo.
August 16, 2024
DNF at 11%. So far every character except the cat is an unintelligent caricature, and their interactions are cartoonishly contrived & unlikely. The savvy, benevolent kitten immediately perceives everything that has escaped all the human characters, & manipulates & fools them all to bring about his intended purposes - all for the good of his dear, new master, of course - & everyone including the legendary Sherlock Holmes himself is falling for it & is none the wiser. 🤔
Cute? If you like that sort of dynamic, I suppose. But so far those are the only kind of things going on in the book, & they are being done repeatedly to the point of being tedious.
Cute? If you like that sort of dynamic, I suppose. But so far those are the only kind of things going on in the book, & they are being done repeatedly to the point of being tedious.
September 18, 2024
I picked this up free on Kindle Unlimited, as a bit of a whim. I like Sherlock Holmes stories, and I like cats, so I thought this might be up my alley.
But there's something wrong with a Sherlock Holmes story where the cat is the smartest character. All of the characters in this are weird parodies of their original selves.
There were parts that were cute, with the cat and Holmes, but, overall, I can't say I'll be bothering to continue with this series.
But there's something wrong with a Sherlock Holmes story where the cat is the smartest character. All of the characters in this are weird parodies of their original selves.
There were parts that were cute, with the cat and Holmes, but, overall, I can't say I'll be bothering to continue with this series.
May 18, 2025
THIS WAS HILARIOUS! LOVED IT!
Sherlock is lost when Watson gets married and moves out, and adopts a stray that he names Cat Watson. The cat is an amazing sleuth and solves several of Sherlock's cases for him, although he does manage to grievously injure him every time. They find an orange kitten on one of their cases, and he joins them as John Marmalade.
Watson is a bumbling idiot, Mary is the leader of a gang of cutthroats, and Mrs. Hudson is a murderer who is constantly trying to seduce Sherlock. LOL funny.
Evidently this book really upset a bunch of the staid Sherlockians who have no sense of humor at all, but I thought it was delightful.
Sherlock is lost when Watson gets married and moves out, and adopts a stray that he names Cat Watson. The cat is an amazing sleuth and solves several of Sherlock's cases for him, although he does manage to grievously injure him every time. They find an orange kitten on one of their cases, and he joins them as John Marmalade.
Watson is a bumbling idiot, Mary is the leader of a gang of cutthroats, and Mrs. Hudson is a murderer who is constantly trying to seduce Sherlock. LOL funny.
Evidently this book really upset a bunch of the staid Sherlockians who have no sense of humor at all, but I thought it was delightful.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 28, 2025
This cutesy collection of short stories centered on a little black cat that teams up with Sherlock Holmes will have serious Holmesians up in arms. If the idea of poking fun at the traditional view of Sherlock Holmes appeals to you, please pick up the Volume. Be warned, however, the action is erratic and some of the dialog could have you gritting your teeth. Of course the cat lovers will be pleased that a little black cat triumphs over Dr. Watson's bulldog, Gladstone. There are more books in this vein.
May 14, 2025
Delightfully reinvented tale of Sherlock Holmes
John Watson has gotten married and Sherlock is out-of-sorts having lost his best friend. He acquires a small black street cat who works his way into Sherlock’s heart. The stories are told partly by the narrator and partly by the cat. John’s wife Mary is quite different than usually portrayed and Sherlock’s landlady is harboring her own secrets. A very fun read. I gave it 4 stars due to the increasing number of typos, repeated, and missing words as the book went on. Otherwise, a 5!
John Watson has gotten married and Sherlock is out-of-sorts having lost his best friend. He acquires a small black street cat who works his way into Sherlock’s heart. The stories are told partly by the narrator and partly by the cat. John’s wife Mary is quite different than usually portrayed and Sherlock’s landlady is harboring her own secrets. A very fun read. I gave it 4 stars due to the increasing number of typos, repeated, and missing words as the book went on. Otherwise, a 5!
November 23, 2024
What a fun read!
Mystery and a cat that tells his side of the story, who is as smart or smarter then Sherlock Holmes. Written as a few short stories for a quick read or wanting to read the next chapter to see what happens next to Cat Watson and Sherlock. This author found a fun new way to expose readers to Sherlock and his world of crime, intrigue and friendship. Can't wait to read the second book.
Mystery and a cat that tells his side of the story, who is as smart or smarter then Sherlock Holmes. Written as a few short stories for a quick read or wanting to read the next chapter to see what happens next to Cat Watson and Sherlock. This author found a fun new way to expose readers to Sherlock and his world of crime, intrigue and friendship. Can't wait to read the second book.
July 14, 2024
I was really disappointed with many things. One was the portrayal of Mrs. Hudson. Another with portrayal of Dr. Watson as well as the portrayal of his wife. I liked the cat and Mary Watson trying to get Holmes and Dr. Watson back together. I'm not sure if I'll even try the second book to see if it's any better.
September 16, 2024
I knew it would be silly, but it surprised me
The author managed to make a silly premise fun and plausible. As a cat nut and Sherlocko lover, I had to get it once I learned of it. A couple of twists and turns I didn’t expect. I little too much about Holmes’ body parts, but okay overall.
The author managed to make a silly premise fun and plausible. As a cat nut and Sherlocko lover, I had to get it once I learned of it. A couple of twists and turns I didn’t expect. I little too much about Holmes’ body parts, but okay overall.
October 23, 2024
An absolutely fun read!!
I enjoyed this very much! It had me laughing out loud at the hilarious calamities that happened to Sherlock. Cat Watson is a delightful character! I felt so bad about part of his tail being chopped off that I caught myself with tears in my eyes. I'm looking forward to reading the next book!!!
I enjoyed this very much! It had me laughing out loud at the hilarious calamities that happened to Sherlock. Cat Watson is a delightful character! I felt so bad about part of his tail being chopped off that I caught myself with tears in my eyes. I'm looking forward to reading the next book!!!
November 6, 2024
Hilarious cozy mystery!
I haven't laughed this much in a long time. Sherlock Holmes adopts a small black cat and his life will never be the same. Dr. Watson has married a woman with a startling secret and Sherlock is greatly missing his friend. His new cat is a great help to him in his investigating putting Dr. Watson's nose out of joint. Can they all get along?
I haven't laughed this much in a long time. Sherlock Holmes adopts a small black cat and his life will never be the same. Dr. Watson has married a woman with a startling secret and Sherlock is greatly missing his friend. His new cat is a great help to him in his investigating putting Dr. Watson's nose out of joint. Can they all get along?
November 22, 2024
hilarious hi jinx
Sherlock Holmes is missing his friend Dr Watson after he moved out to get married. While out and about he decides to take in a stray kitten. Hilarious hi jinx ensue as the cat tries to help Sherlock and bring about a reconciliation between Sherlock and Dr Watson.
Sherlock Holmes is missing his friend Dr Watson after he moved out to get married. While out and about he decides to take in a stray kitten. Hilarious hi jinx ensue as the cat tries to help Sherlock and bring about a reconciliation between Sherlock and Dr Watson.
December 20, 2024
For Sherlock Holmes fans and ailurophiles who want both wrapped up in a fun cozy mystery. And it might help to have streamed the Sherlock Holmes shows from awhile back. Part of what added to the charm for me was some chapters are written in third person and others in Cat Watson's voice. I will be buying future volumes in this hopefully long series.
February 21, 2025
This a was a really cute idea with less than stellar execution. 2 stars is being generous. It's almost like it's written for children except for certain parts that are kind of morbid. It's like if Stephen King were to write children's books.....poorly. The 'cases' are silly, Sherlock is bumbling, Watson is childish, and Mrs. Hudson is some kind of sex crazed weirdo.
September 10, 2025
a MUST for mystery lovers as well as feline lovers
How has no thought before of combining one of history greatest detectives, Sherlock Holmes, his male companion Dr Watson and wife, Mary, and man’s most popular pet, a black cat, into cases never read before?, the premise is both entertaining and compelling to read at end of a 21st century day for a reader.
How has no thought before of combining one of history greatest detectives, Sherlock Holmes, his male companion Dr Watson and wife, Mary, and man’s most popular pet, a black cat, into cases never read before?, the premise is both entertaining and compelling to read at end of a 21st century day for a reader.
May 30, 2024
A very enjoyable read
I enjoyed the way the narrative went from human to cat viewpoints. The story plots were also good. Nothing fancy or confusing, just simple. A very easy afternoon read.
I enjoyed the way the narrative went from human to cat viewpoints. The story plots were also good. Nothing fancy or confusing, just simple. A very easy afternoon read.
June 2, 2024
Enjoyable reading experience. I like the cat and his intelligence and intuition. Sherlock is his usual self but is able to accept the cat during a period of loneliness and these changes he makes are beneficial.
June 29, 2024
Nope
The story started out well but went downhill fast. I didn't care for the authors' caricatures. I loathed what was done with Mrs Hudson and didn't care for the return to a bumbling Dr Watson.
Once the cat was maimed, I stopped reading. No excuse for that.
The story started out well but went downhill fast. I didn't care for the authors' caricatures. I loathed what was done with Mrs Hudson and didn't care for the return to a bumbling Dr Watson.
Once the cat was maimed, I stopped reading. No excuse for that.
July 17, 2024
Loved it
It was a great mystery and I think I have never laughed so much reading any book. I twice had to take a break so I could stop laughing. What a treat. I need to read volume two asap and anything else she has penned
It was a great mystery and I think I have never laughed so much reading any book. I twice had to take a break so I could stop laughing. What a treat. I need to read volume two asap and anything else she has penned
August 4, 2024
Love the story!
A great possible alternative to what happens after a good friend leaves to marry and how to deal with emotions you're not used to having. I've always wondered how Sherlock would have handled the time after Watson married!
Well written and a delight to read!
A great possible alternative to what happens after a good friend leaves to marry and how to deal with emotions you're not used to having. I've always wondered how Sherlock would have handled the time after Watson married!
Well written and a delight to read!
September 30, 2024
Adventures for tweens
For readers familiar with Doyle's Sherlock, do not bother with these stories. This is not that. However it is fine for someone in 5th or 6th grade. The exploits of the cat are humorous.
For readers familiar with Doyle's Sherlock, do not bother with these stories. This is not that. However it is fine for someone in 5th or 6th grade. The exploits of the cat are humorous.
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