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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle & Harry Houdini in The Adventure of the Spook House
The year is 1922. A respected judge inexplicably vanishes in a decrepit mansion and two of the world’s most remarkable men are summoned to investigate: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes, and Harry Houdini, the world’s greatest escape artist.
Aided by a beautiful young psychic, the unlikely partners probe a mystery that becomes murkier and more perilous at every turn and brings them face to face with evil incarnate. To solve the riddle of The Spook House—and to survive its dangers—they must call upon all of their extraordinary mental and physical powers. The story draws upon the real-life friendship of Conan Doyle and Houdini, two vastly different men brought together by their fascination with the paranormal.
Aided by a beautiful young psychic, the unlikely partners probe a mystery that becomes murkier and more perilous at every turn and brings them face to face with evil incarnate. To solve the riddle of The Spook House—and to survive its dangers—they must call upon all of their extraordinary mental and physical powers. The story draws upon the real-life friendship of Conan Doyle and Houdini, two vastly different men brought together by their fascination with the paranormal.
- GenresMystery
178 pages, ebook
First published March 2, 2014
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C. Michael Forsyth
7 books77 followersC. Michael Forsyth's 2011 first novel Hour of the Beast was hailed by Horror Fiction Review as a “fast-paced, rip-snorting, action-packed, sexy college romp.” He is also the author of The Blood of Titans and The Identity Thief.
Forsyth is a Yale graduate with an MFA from NYU. For 10 year he was senior writer for Weekly World News, the outrageous satirical tabloid. Those stories can be found in a collection titled Batboy Lives, from Sterling Publishing. His first children’s book Brothers was published by the Greenville Family Partnership in August.
Forsyth taught film and journalism at Coker College in Hartsville, SC. He currently resides in Greenville, SC. His blog, featuring movie reviews and weird news, http://freedomshammer.wordpress.com, is visited by 300 to 500 fans daily.
Forsyth is a Yale graduate with an MFA from NYU. For 10 year he was senior writer for Weekly World News, the outrageous satirical tabloid. Those stories can be found in a collection titled Batboy Lives, from Sterling Publishing. His first children’s book Brothers was published by the Greenville Family Partnership in August.
Forsyth taught film and journalism at Coker College in Hartsville, SC. He currently resides in Greenville, SC. His blog, featuring movie reviews and weird news, http://freedomshammer.wordpress.com, is visited by 300 to 500 fans daily.
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March 3, 2015Great Fun!
A completely enjoyable page turner of a tale. The style of an early 20th century mystery featuring an old mansion with a dark history is delightful. This was just as much fun as reading a Sherlock Holmes mystery. Excellent plot, with thrilling danger, close calls and two larger than life heroes. Loved.
A completely enjoyable page turner of a tale. The style of an early 20th century mystery featuring an old mansion with a dark history is delightful. This was just as much fun as reading a Sherlock Holmes mystery. Excellent plot, with thrilling danger, close calls and two larger than life heroes. Loved.
June 13, 2022
A fun take on a mystery. You feel like you really get to know what Houdini and Doyle would be like as friends. Such a fun read!
June 28, 2015
This mystery/paranormal novel from Greenville, SC author C. Michael Forysth, is based on the real life friendship of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Harry Houdini. Although both men had contrasting backgrounds and opposing views of the supernatural, they were close friends. Their friendship, camraderie, and life experiences serve them well in The Spook House...
Both men are requested by Dr. David Stratton to investigate a sinister and supernatural house in the wilds of Virginia- a house that keeps its occupants trapped forever (Hotel California, anyone?). The latest victim was Judge Parker, a lifelong friend of Dr. Stratton. Judge Parker disappeared in the house while the men were seeking refuge from a terrible storm. Although Dr. Stratton was able to escape he found no trace of his friend even after hiring various professionals (detectives, builders, architects) to search the house. Out of desperation Dr. Stratton, turned to two of the most famous men of the early twentieth century for help!
During their investigation Doyle and Houdini do indeed find out that the house has a sinister past- thanks to evil humans! Mix in seances, hidden rooms, old-fashioned detective work and car chases along with some of Houdini's best tricks and you have a rollicking good mystery on your hands!
You can read more about Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Harry Houdini here:http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/houdini/.... Michael Forsyth's website: http://freedomshammer.com/author.asp
You can read more of my book reviews here:http://thesouthernbookworm.blogspot.com/
Both men are requested by Dr. David Stratton to investigate a sinister and supernatural house in the wilds of Virginia- a house that keeps its occupants trapped forever (Hotel California, anyone?). The latest victim was Judge Parker, a lifelong friend of Dr. Stratton. Judge Parker disappeared in the house while the men were seeking refuge from a terrible storm. Although Dr. Stratton was able to escape he found no trace of his friend even after hiring various professionals (detectives, builders, architects) to search the house. Out of desperation Dr. Stratton, turned to two of the most famous men of the early twentieth century for help!
During their investigation Doyle and Houdini do indeed find out that the house has a sinister past- thanks to evil humans! Mix in seances, hidden rooms, old-fashioned detective work and car chases along with some of Houdini's best tricks and you have a rollicking good mystery on your hands!
You can read more about Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Harry Houdini here:http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/houdini/.... Michael Forsyth's website: http://freedomshammer.com/author.asp
You can read more of my book reviews here:http://thesouthernbookworm.blogspot.com/
June 20, 2014
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Harry Houdini are having a quite reunion in London when a mystery walks in. Not unlike Sherlock and Watson. The book actually reads like a Sherlock novel. A man came all the way from America to find Sir Arthur to solve the mystery of a haunted house where people have been disappearing for decades. Entriged they set off to America. Sir Arthur believing in ghost,Houdini to prove its not supernatural. It's none stop entertainment from beginning to end. Although the story is complete fiction along the why we learn some facts about these two great men. It left me wanting to learn more about their lives. Caution- this was written in the style and beliefs of the 1920's,so it if not 'politically correct'.
April 11, 2015
When two truly larger-than-life characters are brought together for an investigation, that promises to test the best of their abilities, we can expect fireworks. Fortunately for us, the author has shown formidable prowess in his handling of both Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and the Great Harry Houdini. More importantly, he has given us a mystery worthy of John Dickson Carr, with additional features that do a gothic piece justice. I myself have always been drawn towards these two great persons who have entertained countless millions and have continued influencing us till date, but who were otherwise polar opposites, and practically antagonists for some time. It was nice to read a fictional adventure that brought them together, amidst all the difficulties. Highly Recommended.
January 26, 2015
It's like a 1920's X Files. One believer and one doubter team up to solve a spooky mystery. Only this time it's not Scooby Do and Shaggy, it's Sherlock Holmes creator Arthur Conan Doyle and famed magician Harry Houdini (but you knew that, the title gives it away). A famed judge goes missing, vanishes in an abandoned old mansion. His friend contacts Doyle, who has now taken to dabbling in investigations. Good friend Houdini, fascinated by the macabre details, signs on for the case and before you know it the game is afoot, as the duo cross paths with strange backwoods folk and 1920 celebrities. Good fun.
June 14, 2014
A GREAT READ A BOOK FULL OF SUSPENCE AND MYSTERY IF YOU ARE FANS OF DOYLE AND HOUDINI YOU MUST READ I HOPE THERE IS MORE TO COME THANKS TO GOODREADS FIRSTREADS FOR THE FREE BOOK
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