The Serpent Under, Bonnie MacBird
The Serpent Under, Bonnie MacBird
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The Serpent Under

Author: Bonnie MacBird

Series: A Sherlock Holmes Adventure #6

Narrator: Simon Darwen

Unabridged: 9 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/02/2025

Synopsis

Holmes and Watson face treachery and danger in the latest full-length thriller by Bonnie MacBird, author of the bestselling Sherlock Holmes novel . Murder, jealousy, and deceit underscore three interlocking mysteries as Holmes and Watson take on a high profile case at Windsor Castle, a boy drowned in the Serpentine, and a crusading women’s rights activist who suspects a traitor in her organisation. The cases send them into danger into locales as varied as the palace itself, a dockland cannery, an arts and crafts atelier, and a gypsy encampment. But is there peril underfoot as well – right at 221B Baker Street? The twisting, breathlessly plotted conjoined mysteries that Bonnie MacBird is known for provide a thrill ride that will delight Sherlockians worldwide.

About Bonnie MacBird

Bonnie MacBird was born and raised in San Francisco and fell in love with Sherlock Holmes by reading the canon at age ten. She attended Stanford University, earning a BA in Music and an MA in Film. Her long Hollywood career includes feature film development exec at Universal, the original screenplay for the movie TRON, three Emmy Awards for documentary writing and producing, numerous produced plays and musicals, and theatre credits as an actor and director. In addition to her work in entertainment, Bonnie teaches a popular screenwriting class at UCLA Extension, as well as being an accomplished water-colourist. She is a regular speaker on writing, creativity, and Sherlock Holmes. She lives in Los Angeles, with frequent trips to London  

Reviews

Goodreads review by Ceecee on December 09, 2024

4.5 stars Dastardly crimes abound in Victorian London, this is the serpent under the surface. London, March 1891. Holmes and Watson encounter one of their most diabolical cases, a real conundrum. Holmes is brought a case by Heffie, that of a pauper found dead in the Serpentine. She is hotly followed b......more

Goodreads review by Bill on January 12, 2025

Bonnie MacBird has so far written five superb Sherlock Holmes novels, every one of them nothing short of excellent. However, her sixth novel in the series lacks the spark of the previous books. MacBird gives Holmes some great dialogue & there are plenty of fascinating characters old & new to enjoy. H......more

Goodreads review by Pages & Cup on January 06, 2025

4.5/5 ⭐️s. Excellent novel in the style of A. C. Doyle. The book was full of twists and I found myself unable to put it down. There are a lot of characters to keep track of. But other than that, The Serpent Under is a wonderful fast-paced read and joins Unquiet Spirits as my favorites from this seri......more

Goodreads review by Shaylah on January 04, 2025

"The Serpent Under - Treachery, Twists and Terror in Baker Street" by Bonnie MacBird takes readers into the atmospheric setting of the fog-laden streets of Victorian London, masterfully recreated with rich descriptions and intricate detail. I felt as though I was at the movies! MacBird's portrayal of......more

Goodreads review by Liz on December 05, 2024

I love Sherlock Holmes, and I love a good Sherlock pastiche, so I was very happy to come across this book. This was my first Bonnie MacBird novel, and it won’t be the last. MacBird writes Sherlock’s quirky personality pretty well. While I wouldn’t say she captures Doyle’s writing style perfectly, the......more

Quotes

"Combining a convincing imitation of Watson’s narrative style with a labyrinthine plot for Holmes to navigate, MacBird’s sixth excursion into Victorian London is a treat for all Sherlockians." — "Replete with Sherlockian tradition … recommended to aficionados of Conan Doyle as well as to all readers of historical detective fiction." — "An impressive tale that'll have you turning the pages as fast as you can." — “The brilliant MacBird manages to produce a tale which is both authentic and original, yet pays homage to the genius of Arthur Conan Doyle.” — “Neatly emulates the style and tone of Arthur Conan Doyle’s original stories.” —Michael Dirda, “Perfectly captures the essence of Conan Doyle's fiction.”— “No one can surpass Conan Doyle at his best, but a select few pastiche writers get close enough that they can almost reach out and touch the master. Bonnie MacBird is one of those writers that achieves this consistently.” — “A clever re-imagining of our old friend, and very, very readable.’ — “The author’s latest Sherlock Holmes Adventure is filled with thrills, drama and twists to make it one of the best ones of the series to date.” —Love London Love Culture "One of the all-time great Holmesian pastiche writers delivers a masterful, twist-filled adventure that flawlessly captures Watson's narrative voice. A must-read." —

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