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The Watson Chronicles
SHERLOCK HOLMES Cases by Candlelight
The Watson Chronicles.
Christopher D. Abbott, Michael Jan Friedman, and Aaron Rosenberg team up to bring you a stunning collection of four new Sherlock Holmes adventures.
From the cobbled streets of smog-filled London to the sweet country air of Scotland and beyond, Sherlock Holmes and his faithful friend Dr. John Watson embark on cases that test the detective’s intellectual prowess, as well as his affinity for the unusual and the bizarre. Pull up a chair and prepare yourself to hear these cases . . . by candelight.
Christopher D. Abbott, Michael Jan Friedman, and Aaron Rosenberg team up to bring you a stunning collection of four new Sherlock Holmes adventures.
From the cobbled streets of smog-filled London to the sweet country air of Scotland and beyond, Sherlock Holmes and his faithful friend Dr. John Watson embark on cases that test the detective’s intellectual prowess, as well as his affinity for the unusual and the bizarre. Pull up a chair and prepare yourself to hear these cases . . . by candelight.
- GenresMystery
156 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 24, 2022
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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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June 27, 2023
Entertaining mystery listening 🎶🔰
Another four will written British 🏰 murder mystery family relationships adventure thriller box 📦 set by Christopher Abbot and two other authors (The Watson Chronicles book 9). Each story line is different with an interesting case for Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson too investigate. As with all box 📦 sets some of the stories are better than others. I particularly liked the fourth story. Enjoy the adventure of reading 👓 or listening 🎶to books 📚. 2022 😤👑😮
Another four will written British 🏰 murder mystery family relationships adventure thriller box 📦 set by Christopher Abbot and two other authors (The Watson Chronicles book 9). Each story line is different with an interesting case for Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson too investigate. As with all box 📦 sets some of the stories are better than others. I particularly liked the fourth story. Enjoy the adventure of reading 👓 or listening 🎶to books 📚. 2022 😤👑😮
February 9, 2024
A very good read of short stories
January 20, 2023
All The Stars!
I loved this!!
Three short stories in one book, written by tried and true Holmes writers. I especially enjoyed the final story.
These cases are a classic who-done-it mysteries, perfect for a rainy day when you have to read by candlelight...
Perfect for my collection!
Christa
I loved this!!
Three short stories in one book, written by tried and true Holmes writers. I especially enjoyed the final story.
These cases are a classic who-done-it mysteries, perfect for a rainy day when you have to read by candlelight...
Perfect for my collection!
Christa
December 10, 2022
Cases by Candlelight provides Sherlock Holmes fans a variety of exciting mysteries, sure to please the most avid Holmes reader. This anthology offers four unique stories, by three unique authors; each of them taking a different approach. They do, however, have one thing in common: they are all written true to the form of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
In the first story, Inspector Bradstreet convinces Holmes to investigate the "Theft at the Brighton Hotel"; where a countess's missing pearl necklace opens the floodgates to an even deeper mystery. Author Christopher D. Abbott did a great job plotting this story out, and provided the appropriate amount of twists and turns which kept me guessing throughout.
In "The Abondoned Cell" author Aaron Rosenberg takes Holmes and Watson to Scotland to determine how a man disappeared from his own jail cell! I love the sense of vulnerability and unease that accompany our heroes whenever they travel abroad. I also love it when Holmes and Watson are separated and the dear doctor must rest upon his own strengths while asking himself, "What would Holmes do?". This mystery definitely had a classic 'Doyle' feel to it, and provided a good spotlight on Watson.
We find inspector Holmes brushing up on his handball skills as he prepares to infiltrate a tournament and find "The Killer on the Court". The odds are stacked against Holmes and Watson as they travel to Ludlow to solve a murder which took place an entire year prior. Author Michael Jan Friedman succeeds at introducing the reader to the sport of handball and makes it very exciting; as Holmes swats and backhands his way to the truth. This is one of those rare Holmes stories that reminds the reader that Holmes's 'physical' prowess can stand toe-to-toe with his 'mental' prowess.
And last but not least-a commoner marries into a fortune only to be haunted by "The Ghost of Brunswick Hall". I don't want to give alot away about this mystery, but it did have some creepy, macabre elements which I enjoyed. There were also some dark thematic overtones that I liked because it brought out slight glimpses of compassion and humanity from our heroes. This final story was the hardest hitting for me from a dramatic standpoint and made for a fitting bookend.
I really enjoyed the variety of storytelling in this anthology. I feel it hit all range of Sherlock Holmes motifs and themes-giving the reader a very fulfilling experience. If you love the World's Greatest Detective, you'll love this book!
In the first story, Inspector Bradstreet convinces Holmes to investigate the "Theft at the Brighton Hotel"; where a countess's missing pearl necklace opens the floodgates to an even deeper mystery. Author Christopher D. Abbott did a great job plotting this story out, and provided the appropriate amount of twists and turns which kept me guessing throughout.
In "The Abondoned Cell" author Aaron Rosenberg takes Holmes and Watson to Scotland to determine how a man disappeared from his own jail cell! I love the sense of vulnerability and unease that accompany our heroes whenever they travel abroad. I also love it when Holmes and Watson are separated and the dear doctor must rest upon his own strengths while asking himself, "What would Holmes do?". This mystery definitely had a classic 'Doyle' feel to it, and provided a good spotlight on Watson.
We find inspector Holmes brushing up on his handball skills as he prepares to infiltrate a tournament and find "The Killer on the Court". The odds are stacked against Holmes and Watson as they travel to Ludlow to solve a murder which took place an entire year prior. Author Michael Jan Friedman succeeds at introducing the reader to the sport of handball and makes it very exciting; as Holmes swats and backhands his way to the truth. This is one of those rare Holmes stories that reminds the reader that Holmes's 'physical' prowess can stand toe-to-toe with his 'mental' prowess.
And last but not least-a commoner marries into a fortune only to be haunted by "The Ghost of Brunswick Hall". I don't want to give alot away about this mystery, but it did have some creepy, macabre elements which I enjoyed. There were also some dark thematic overtones that I liked because it brought out slight glimpses of compassion and humanity from our heroes. This final story was the hardest hitting for me from a dramatic standpoint and made for a fitting bookend.
I really enjoyed the variety of storytelling in this anthology. I feel it hit all range of Sherlock Holmes motifs and themes-giving the reader a very fulfilling experience. If you love the World's Greatest Detective, you'll love this book!
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November 22, 2022
A really good take on the SH books and stories. I enjoyed these and only guessed 1 of the villains.
December 5, 2024
This was a good set of Holmes pastiches, with solid interesting tales, good characterization, and a good feel for the time period.
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