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The Execution of Sherlock Holmes: And Other New Adventures of the Great Detective Audiobook
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Drugged, manacled, condemned to a dank cell in the depths of London's infamous Newgate prison, the world's greatest literary detective awaits execution by a vengeful crew of formidable enemies. Escape is impossible; death, a certainty. But not for Sherlock Holmes, who, in a stunning display of intellect and derring-do, will elude his hangman's noose and live to fiddle, spy, and ratiocinate another day.
Against tremendous odds Holmes will continue to defy his enemies in four more encounters, from cracking German intelligence codes, to going against Scotland Yard and the Crown in proving the innocence of a man condemned to death for the slaying of a pregnant serving girl, to an arsenic-wielding magician, and of course, to a battle of wits with the malevolent Moriarty. Everywhere in these five finely wrought tales, riddles and mystery hover in the air. But they are not beyond the grasp of the incomparable Sherlock Holmes.
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"If I had not known that Donald Thomas wrote this book, I would swear that Doyle did it himself. Brilliant, true-to-character cases combining the best of The Great Detective's wit, humor, style, and intrigue into a satisfying recreation of the original."
— Dustin (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Few authors have done as well as Thomas in bringing these beloved and familiar characters to life, and Sherlockians everywhere will hope that less time passes before Thomas again delves into Watson’s fabled cache of untold adventures.”
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“Throughout the collection, Sherlock’s steely intelligence and devilish attention to detail totally absorb the reader in heart-pounding adventures and mind-pleasing puzzles.”
— Booklist
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" I really enjoyed this latest book about Sherlock Holmes. The stories were very good, and kept my interest. I love being a Sherlockian, and this book does us proud..a very good read in old Victorian England ,with in the fog..The game ia afoot! "
— Pamela, 1/4/2014 -
" awash in irrelevant detail as no doyle was, homes as often out of character as in. unfortunate, as the same author writing his own series, away from comparison, might be rather enjoyable... "
— Annie, 11/29/2013 -
" Some very interesting story concepts, but the execution could have been better. An enjoyable enough read, but experienced Sherlockians will probably think, "meh!' It would probably be a better take-out from a library than a purchase for most other than completists. "
— Ronn, 11/5/2013 -
" Very satisfying for fans of Sherlock Holmes. Thomas proves himself to be a lover of the man and the man who created him. "
— Kate, 10/27/2013 -
" Very much in the Doyle style. Great read. Very interesting stories. "
— Lorraine, 10/13/2013 -
" Almost as good as Arthur Conan Doyle. Certainly Thomas remained true to my notion of the greatest detective, his sidekick, and adventures. "
— Frederick, 8/25/2013 -
" Started out pretty good. The first mystery was interesting but not a typical mystery. However, if you are going to write about Sherlock Holmes as Arthur Conan Doyle did you have big shoes to fill and the second mystery in this book quickly doused any interest I had. "
— Cherilee, 5/21/2013 -
" a collection of Sherlock Holmes stories, I was attracted by the title. The title story was the best, but the further into the book I read the more bored I became. "
— Samantha, 2/19/2013 -
" Absolutely entrancing! I was mesmerized from beginning to end. You couldn't have torn the book from my hands! "
— Shawna, 1/31/2013 -
" Fun "fan fic". First mystery especially was excellent. "
— Alli, 5/27/2012 -
" The first story, "The Execution of Sherlock Holmes", was very good. The other ones were enjoyable, but not as good as the first. "
— Corinna, 5/19/2012 -
" Holmes lives! Love Sherlock Holmes and this does not disappoint. Great fun. "
— Josianne, 3/24/2012
About Donald Thomas
Donald Thomas has published forty books, including poetry, fiction, biography, and true crime. A play based on his work The Return of Sherlock Holmes was produced in Wales. His biography of Robert Browning was short-listed for the Whitbread Award, and he received the Gregory Award from T. S. Eliot personally for his poetry collection Points of Contact. His many Sherlock Holmes novels include The Secret Cases of Sherlock Holmes, Sherlock Holmes and the Voice from the Crypt, The Execution of Sherlock Holmes, Sherlock Holmes and the King’s Evil, and Sherlock Holmes and the Ghosts of Bly. Mr. Thomas lives in England.
About John Telfer
John Telfer, an Earphones Award–winning narrator, is an actor best known for playing the character of Willy Pettit in five seasons of Bergerac. He has appeared many times in various television dramas, while his parallel theatrical career has involved him in leading roles at the Bristol Old Vic, the Royal National Theatre, the Old Vic in London, and many regional theaters. He has made hundreds of radio broadcasts, and he plays the part of Alan, the vicar, in The Archers.