The Execution of Sherlock Holmes, Donald Thomas
The Execution of Sherlock Holmes, Donald Thomas
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The Execution of Sherlock Holmes
And Other New Adventures of the Great Detective

Author: Donald Thomas

Narrator: John Telfer

Unabridged: 11 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/01/2011

Synopsis

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.

About Donald Thomas

Donald Thomas is the author of more than twenty books, including 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. He 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.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sanjay on January 26, 2016

A viper bit Milverton- what was his plight? The viper, not Milverton, died of the bite. Execution of Sherlock Holmes is a collection of five not-so short stories. In my opinion out of the five stories here only three are very good: they keep you guessing and maintain the thrill throughout; and the re......more

Goodreads review by Kati on March 18, 2012

This anthology consists of 5 stories, all written by Donald Thomas. The first 4 ranged from good to great and I was willing to give this book 4 stars - but then the last one happened, "The Queen of the Night". In this short story, Sherlock Holmes went against Col. Moriarty, Prof. Moriarty's brother,......more

Goodreads review by Tim on March 10, 2025

The title story did not interest me in the slightest. But The Case of the Greek Key is a ripping yarn of codes, spies, and naval secrets. The Peasenhall Murder is a sordid case of perjury. The Phantom Chambermaid is first rate and very mysterious, though I have my doubts about the technical details.......more

Goodreads review by VaultOfBooks on July 20, 2013

By Donald Thomas. Grade B+. This is my first from the famous Donald Thomas series on Sherlock Holmes, and may I say that he has done a wonderful job in capturing the essence of the original Conan Doyle work with a collection of five different stories of the world’s most popular detective and his loya......more

Goodreads review by Christopher on May 14, 2018

Having read a previous Donald Thomas Sherlock Holmes collection Sherlock Holmes and the Ghosts of Bly: And Other New Adventures of the Great Detective, I thought I'd try another. The first was all right, and I did like Thomas' style and use of language. This set was more disappointing. Not only was h......more

Quotes

“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.” Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“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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