Three Sherlock Holmes Book Reviews This Week on Reedsy

It's been a fantastic week on Reedsy for Sherlock Holmes books with three books going live with reviews. Here's an extract from each of them.

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First up is Sherlock Holmes Takes The Case from David MacGregor. 4/5 stars.

"Wherever there's a murder or mysterious goings-on, Holmes and Watson will soon be there. This is a fun, great set of eight short stories"

This wide-ranging collection of stories takes Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson from their cozy rooms in London, to exploring England's bucolic Lake District, to clambering up an extinct volcano in Scotland. There is murder on the Thames, a spectacularly unpleasant Lord finds himself on the wrong end of a carving knife at the legendary Simpson's-in-the-Strand restaurant, and the brutal slaying of the brilliant Hypatia of Alexandria in 415 CE may finally be solved. Throughout, Holmes and Watson not only endeavour to solve the crimes, but also walk the delicate line of deciding what might be the best and fairest form of justice. Finally, in a more whimsical vein, Holmes and Watson investigate the magic and mystery surrounding Christmas. And so, dear reader, by all means procure the beverage of your choice, settle into your favourite armchair, and dive into these new stories featuring old friends.

Next, with a 5/5 star review is Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of The Black Pharaoh.

"There’s a lot more to the book that makes it interesting and gripping. It has considerable depth and a mystery-ridden, complex plot that's worth solving by the nonpareil Sherlock Holmes."

Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson are searching for the fifth Earl of Convarran who disappeared after returning to England following a disastrous excavation at the Black Pyramid in Dashoor, Egypt. During his investigation, Holmes discovers his clients are concealing a deadly secret, a secret that entangles him and Watson in a conspiracy that threatens all their lives. At the heart of the mystery are two ancient artifacts. Relentlessly pursued by cultists, collectors, and the British government, the artefacts are the key to finding the Earl. As Holmes unravels clue after clue, he is convinced that they all point to a single man. A powerful, dangerous man whom Holmes must confront and defeat if he is to find the Earl and save his clients.

The third book with 4/5 stars is 221B On Her Majesty's Secret Service.

"Overall, this was a well-written novel that is polished and professional, making for a thrilling and intellectual read. The characters have rounded arcs, their dialogue natural and fitting to the time period. While this novel does take a creative spin on the traditional tales of Sherlock, choosing to make 221B a special investigative unit rather than the location from where Holmes and Watson conduct their sleuthing, it does so in a way which is clearly respectful of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. "

JUSTICE HAS AN OLD ADDRESS

221B is more than an address on Baker Street...it is also the code-name for special agents of Her Majesty's Secret Service who are called upon to combat extreme threats to the Realm-Sherlock Holmes, Loveday Brooke and Dr. John Watson.

Now they face their most deadly challenge-a shadowy futurist organization called the Hephaestus Ring conspires to subvert the Paris World's Fair and use the opening of the Eiffel Tower to unleash a new terror weapon.

Headed by the by the most infamous and ruthless masterminds of the 19th century, the Hephaestus Ring weaves a web of international greed that will change history and command the future.

221B is mandated to find and stop the megalomaniacs at the heart of the colossal scheme-if Holmes, Loveday and Watson manage to stay alive long enough!