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Did a supernatural hound cause the death of Sir Charles Baskerville? Or is the famous Baskerville curse simply a cover for more sinister goings on? The redoubtable Sherlock Holmes and his sidekick Dr. Watson face danger in an old mansion and on the moors in this rollicking adaptation of Doyle’s classic adventure.
This is an L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring Seamus Dever, Geoffrey Arend, Wilson Bethel, Sarah Drew, Henri Lubatti, James Marsters, Christopher Neame, Moira Quirk, and Darren Richardson.
Included is a conversation with actors Seamus Dever (Holmes), Geoffrey Arend (Watson), and author Leslie S. Klinger, the New York Times bestselling editor of the Edgar-winning New Annotated Sherlock Holmes and the critically acclaimed New Annotated Dracula.
The Hounds of the Baskervilles was directed by Alexis Jacknow and recorded by L.A. Theatre Works before a live audience.
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"This is often cited as the best of the Holmes novels, if not the best of all the stories. It definitely lives up to those expectations. A complex plot that evokes intrigue and suspense. The only clear suspect is a supernatural demonic hound. It all wraps up with a logical explanation at the end. My only complaints were that it gets a bit dry in some of the middle chapters and the last chapter might explain things too thoroughly, but they are minor complaints and are necessary to plot. I think my favorite thing about this novel were the moody gripping descriptions of the moor and surrounding areas. Doyle provides everything with a haunted majesty that makes it easy to be swept up in. All said, I highly recommend this for anyone who wants a sample of Sherlock Holmes at his finest,"
— Kevin (5 out of 5 stars)
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“L.A. Theatre Works delivers a lively and funny full-cast adaptation of Doyle’s best-known Sherlock Holmes tale. Of course, Watson is the main character, and Geoffrey Arend gives him a gentlemanly and wry air that carries the story. Seamus Dever’s mercurial Holmes and James Marsters’ fish-out-of-water Henry Baskerville play off Watson’s steadiness, which generates humor but also illuminates character. The plot revolves around an inheritance, a family’s shame, and a mythic curse. As a dynamic Beryl Stapleton, Sarah Drew makes the character’s manipulations entirely believable. The reactions of the live audience add depth and immediacy to the performances, making for a production that will appeal to a wide range of listeners. A finalist for the 2015 Audie Award.”
— AudioFile
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Winner of the 2015 Audie Award for Best Audio Drama
The Hound of the Baskervilles Listener Reviews
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" Not my favorite Sherlock Holmes story but still a lot of fun. "
— Kelsey, 2/18/2014 -
" My favourite Sherlock Holmes novel. "
— Kriti, 2/15/2014 -
" I just love Sherlock <3 "
— Cheryl, 2/8/2014 -
" An amusing/thrilling read. Unfortunately, to me it doesn't match up to other Sherlock Holmes mystery cases. "
— Marwa, 2/2/2014 -
" I would say this ties with Valley of Fear and A study in Scarlet as my favorites. I cannot pick between the three because they are all amazing. "
— Andalee, 1/23/2014 -
" I listend to this book while doing stuff around my apartment and it was a nice book for that. The story might not be the most engaging, but listening to it while doing something with my hands was a nice experience. "
— Katastrofekat, 1/18/2014 -
" Truly one of the best Sherlock Books "
— Afsheen, 1/15/2014 -
" WOW! I love this book! I literally couldn't put it down. What a great read! As far as the character of Sherlock Holmes, it doesn't get any better than this! "
— Jason, 1/11/2014 -
" this is the first novel I've read in my life, I'm not sure how many times I've read this, everytime I read this, it is awlays great.. "
— Ven, 1/10/2014 -
" Holmes and Watson are awesome! I didn't think I would enjoy this so much! Really good mystery/detective novel that is rightly regarded as a classic! "
— Anna-Kathrin, 1/8/2014 -
" I have read this book before (granted it was when I was a kid) and seen a few of the film versions and I still found myself confounded by the mystery from time to time. That is good writing. "
— Niklas, 12/30/2013 -
" First Sherlock novel. Definitely not the last. What fun! "
— Viènna, 12/15/2013 -
" I didn't like this book that much, I thought it was very dry. The only thing I liked about this book was the fact that it was very hard to predict and was very surprising. "
— Tyler, 12/9/2013 -
" gaaah!!! i couldn't believe how utterly boring this book was. i almost ashamed putting one star by it, it was so boring. never going to read this book again in my lifetime! :( "
— Proathlete16, 9/28/2013 -
" This was my first Sherlock Holmes book and I couldn't put it down! I always forget how much I love a good mystery until I start reading one. "
— Kelsi, 8/30/2013 -
" Great story,but I thought there was more mystery to be cleared about the dog! "
— Toto, 7/29/2013 -
" It was good and i couldn't really put it down i read it in one afternoon. I would have liked it to be longer "
— Thorne, 7/24/2013 -
" i had high expectations but the tv show episode was so different and this was the first sherlock story I've ever read. "
— Alisonx, 7/7/2012 -
" This is one of the novels that would steal your time as can't wait to finish it once you start reading it.Its worth it but would be more of a childish novel. "
— Chaitanya, 12/28/2011 -
" Even though I've read it 3 times and seen the movie - this is such a great read within Watson's perspective. Sherlock is as clever as ever "
— Dalia, 12/28/2011 -
" Much better than A Study in Scarlet and The Sign of Four. "
— Zuzana, 7/30/2011 -
" Oh how I love Sherlock Holmes! Sir Arthur Conan Doyle creates such clear images and feelings with his words. The Hound of the Baskervilles was superbly suspenseful and creepy. I couldn't put it down. My only complaint is that there wasn't enough Sherlock. Still, brilliant story! "
— Sarah, 7/28/2011 -
" I'm embarrassed to admit that I've never read this before. "
— Tony, 6/19/2011 -
" Doyle learned quite a lot with Poe. =) "
— Freak, 6/17/2011 -
" My first Sherlock Holmes book and I loved it! "
— Angela, 6/15/2011 -
" My first sherlock holmes...it was fun. "
— Katie, 6/14/2011 -
" I really enjoyed this classic. Nothing like a Sherlock Holmes mystery "
— Gavin, 6/10/2011 -
" I had to read this one for work. Loved it, though! I'm always in for a classic mystery! "
— Raquel, 6/10/2011 -
" There is nothing that needs said about this that has not already been said.<br/><br/>Although sometimes I wish that Holmes would be a TOUCH nicer to Watson? "
— Suzie, 6/10/2011
About Arthur Conan Doyle
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859–1930) was born of Irish parentage in Scotland. He studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh, but he also had a passion for storytelling. His first book introduced that prototype of the modern detective in fiction, Sherlock Holmes. Despite the immense popularity Holmes gained throughout the world, Doyle was not overly fond of the character and preferred to write other stories. Eventually popular demand won out and he continued to satisfy readers with the adventures of the legendary sleuth. He also wrote historical romances and made two essays into pseudoscientific fantasy: The Lost World and The Poison Belt.
About a full cast
Seamus Dever is an award-winning actor and star of ABC’s Castle as Homicide Detective Kevin Ryan. His other television roles include Army Wives, General Hospital, and Mad Men, and his film credits include Hollywoodland. He is well known to theater audiences for his acclaimed role of Alex in A Clockwork Orange. He is a graduate of Carnegie-Mellon University and the Moscow Art Theatre. He and his wife Juliana reside in Los Angeles with their two rescue dogs and are proud vegetarians active in animal rights and environmental causes.