The Further Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes

The Further Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes

"My dear Watson. I do not think I am flattering myself when I say that 221B is well-understood in criminal circles." Within this volume you will find a collection of previously unpublished accounts by John H. Watson, M.D. that take Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson from London into the home counties and the south coast in the pursuit of villains and justice. Why is a banker's daughter threatened with an Indian dagger after a trip to the theatre? Why does a young woman's fiancé break their engagement but keep asking after her wellbeing? Why does a wealthy baronet empty his pockets before fainting at The Royal Opera House? How does Watson fare when Holmes sends him to assist an investigation in Surrey? Caiden Cooper Myles is a British writer, who has long been a follower of Mr. Holmes and Dr. Watson. Like many a devotee of the Great Detective, he has longed to add to Dr. Watson's accounts. Myles combines fresh plots with convincing recreations of Arthur Conan Doyle's style and characterizations in this sturdy debut collection of seven Holmes short stories - Publishers Weekly A lovely and enjoyable collection of Sherlock Holmes stories bursts upon the scene by debut writer Caiden Cooper Myles. His familiarity with the characters is deep, and he manages to convey the tone and distinct Watsonian voice with crisp accuracy. The mysteries are solid, and even the touches of humor are dead on, as in "My friend was buried in a chemistry book and lifted his head from its pages much like a person forced to get out of bed." We can never get too much Holmes and Watson, and stories written with the respect, affection, and expertise that Caiden has for this evergreen pair will please even the most discerning Sherlockian. Highly recommended. - Bonnie MacBird