The Return of Sherlock Holmes, Maxim Jakubowski
The Return of Sherlock Holmes, Maxim Jakubowski
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The Return of Sherlock Holmes
Further Extraordinary Tales of the Famous Sleuth

Author: Maxim Jakubowski

Narrator: Roger Clark

Unabridged: 10 hr 41 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 08/10/2021


Synopsis

Everyone's Favorite British Detective Is Back!

Listen to the newest and most thrilling stories about the most famous super sleuth in this new novel by critically acclaimed author, Maxim Jakubowski.

Revisit Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's legacy. Sherlock Holmes and Watson have been household names and icons for generations. In this new anthology by Maxim Jakubowski, you can hear all about the dynamic duo in a new light. From brand new stories, to deeper looks into famous Sherlock Holmes cases, you'll fall in love with these short detective stories.

The perfect book for Sherlock and mystery fans alike. Whether you are a Sherlock super-fan, or an avid crime and mystery reader, The Return of Sherlock Holmes is the perfect novel for you. With brand new, mind-boggling stories, you can delve into the world of Sherlock Holmes and his crime-solving abilities. In this book, you can hear all new Sherlock Holmes stories; experience the return of the world-famous British detective; and so much more!

If you enjoyed books like American Sherlock, Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Collection, or Sherlock Holmes: Complete Collections & Stories, then you'll love The Return of Sherlock Holmes.

About Maxim Jakubowski

Maxim Jakubowski is a novelist and editor. A United Kingdom native, he opened the world-famous Murder One bookshop in London in 1988. He compiles two acclaimed annual series for the Mammoth list, Best New Erotica and Best British Crime. He is a recipient of the Anthony and Karel awards, a frequent TV and radio broadcaster, crime columnist for the Guardian newspaper, and literary director of London's Crime Scene Festival. He lives in London, United Kingdom.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Joanna

Not sure why I try with spin-offs, chasing that first read feeling I guess. Other than the reimagined Christmas Carol and one or two others, a bit of a dud.......more

Goodreads review by Winry

I was pleasantly surprised by the improved quality of this anthology - compared with the previous instalment. At least in my eyes, there were far better stories included. Hic sunt spoilers, possibly: Bonnie MacBird - The Silver Lining - 5/5 Countess Elena Rameau hires Holmes to recover some silverware......more

Goodreads review by Pat

i confess I’m not a fan of Sherlock Holmes n These stories were adequate but nothing has really remained with me as great. And nothing was really fun. Some of the writing definitely seemed sophomoric in places to me…but I’m no critic perhaps it just wasn’t to my taste. Adequate…not great. Three stars......more

Goodreads review by Sue

So many tales of S Holmes- I enjoyed most and thought most had a feeling of the time, period and character of both Watson and Holmes. A few showed SH to be courteous and caring and that I had a hard time swallowing! In general I really enjoyed the book-- It's SH and somehow the love for the characte......more

A half'n'half mixture of both good and bad tales in this compilation of 15 short stories. "The Dulwich Solicitor" by Martin Daley was the best of the bunch (having the correct time period and nod to the canon) I also enjoyed the "Christmas Carol" spoof ! Too many of these contributions were set in t......more