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Sherlock Holmes
The Ultimate Satyr Collection, Volume One
Ten Compelling Sherlock Holmes Crime Mysteries In One Complete Book: VOLUME ONE.
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STORY ONE: The Game of Cat and Mouse.
The interior was dark and neither of us searched for a lamp or switch. There came a ticking of some clock or another. And the sound of a dripping faucet somewhere in the house was like a hammer to an anvil. Our breaths were loud, but my heart sounded louder to me. Interestingly enough, Holmes moved as though he’d been through here before.
STORY TWO: The Mystery of the Faceless Bride.
The bride carried no decaying roses but her bridal dress was torn and burnt. Her bare legs, starved needle points, staggered disjointedly. The veil hung low over her face. I had my pistol, however I could not shoot. Her face! Even in the darkness I could see its ruin.
STORY THREE: The Case of the Cracked Mirror.
The fireman had seen a skeleton, wearing a dress coat, whose head was aflame. I was deeply worried for the missing young woman. If she had been taken by the opera ghost, be he flesh or spirit, how would she fare if she rejected his 'love'?
STORY FOUR: A Strange Affair with the Woman on the Tracks.
Jane screeched at this further betrayal and went for Henry. They began to struggle. Henry was the stronger out of the two yet the woman's pain was unstoppable. His hands wrapped around her throat and Jane clawed at his face until she fell. We stared down at Jane's body.
STORY FIVE: The Curse of a Native.
Adams had violently slapped Kimilu so hard that the sheer force had floored the waiter and the usually humble waiter had lost it. He had stood up and angrily talked back at him in his native language which Adams did not understand. But Butler had lived in Africa for over two decades and he understood every word. It was chilling to say the least.
STORY SIX: The Mystery of the Poisoned Tomb.
"Ah good morning, John, if we do not hurry then we shall miss the unveiling of the sarcophagus." He leaped up, feeling much better than I did, and chased me into my own room so that I could get changed.
Holmes and I made our way through. They had been waiting for us. I couldn't wait to see if there really was a Pharaoh in the next room
STORY SEVEN: The Case of the missing Mayan Codices.
"I do not suppose that you have brought your revolver with you Watson?"
I shook my head to indicate that my response was in the negative to his question. He turned his head forward again and led us through the kitchen, past several side pantries. As we cautiously inched forward, Holmes observed that the blood trail consisted of droplets of varying size.
STORY EIGHT: Murders on the Voyage to India.
Murder; “Murder.” The scream echoed down the hallway shaking me from my slumber and into the dim vision of the electric lights. Someone was banging on the door and Watson scrambled to open it. Her hands were covered with odious red, and tears streaked across her reddened face.
STORY NINE: The Heist.
“Gentlemen, I am here to represent the interest of Henry Bank & Trust. We would like to resolve the situation quickly and quietly. Holmes sat across from her, studying her with a nonplussed air. “I must admit” he said, “that I do not know how to assist you. Inspector Lestrade was here earlier, and it appears that you are missing nothing and they have no thieves in custody.
STORY TEN: Death in the Tropics of an English Explorer.
“And I suppose you expect me to solve the whole case on that information alone? Surely there is something more you can give me.” Replied Holmes; quickly losing interest in the subject.
Mycroft continued, “Suppose I said that it is possible, while studying the lives of an indigenous tribe known as the Koburu, that the great explorer, Sir Hughes Blakefield, was murdered in cold bloo
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STORY ONE: The Game of Cat and Mouse.
The interior was dark and neither of us searched for a lamp or switch. There came a ticking of some clock or another. And the sound of a dripping faucet somewhere in the house was like a hammer to an anvil. Our breaths were loud, but my heart sounded louder to me. Interestingly enough, Holmes moved as though he’d been through here before.
STORY TWO: The Mystery of the Faceless Bride.
The bride carried no decaying roses but her bridal dress was torn and burnt. Her bare legs, starved needle points, staggered disjointedly. The veil hung low over her face. I had my pistol, however I could not shoot. Her face! Even in the darkness I could see its ruin.
STORY THREE: The Case of the Cracked Mirror.
The fireman had seen a skeleton, wearing a dress coat, whose head was aflame. I was deeply worried for the missing young woman. If she had been taken by the opera ghost, be he flesh or spirit, how would she fare if she rejected his 'love'?
STORY FOUR: A Strange Affair with the Woman on the Tracks.
Jane screeched at this further betrayal and went for Henry. They began to struggle. Henry was the stronger out of the two yet the woman's pain was unstoppable. His hands wrapped around her throat and Jane clawed at his face until she fell. We stared down at Jane's body.
STORY FIVE: The Curse of a Native.
Adams had violently slapped Kimilu so hard that the sheer force had floored the waiter and the usually humble waiter had lost it. He had stood up and angrily talked back at him in his native language which Adams did not understand. But Butler had lived in Africa for over two decades and he understood every word. It was chilling to say the least.
STORY SIX: The Mystery of the Poisoned Tomb.
"Ah good morning, John, if we do not hurry then we shall miss the unveiling of the sarcophagus." He leaped up, feeling much better than I did, and chased me into my own room so that I could get changed.
Holmes and I made our way through. They had been waiting for us. I couldn't wait to see if there really was a Pharaoh in the next room
STORY SEVEN: The Case of the missing Mayan Codices.
"I do not suppose that you have brought your revolver with you Watson?"
I shook my head to indicate that my response was in the negative to his question. He turned his head forward again and led us through the kitchen, past several side pantries. As we cautiously inched forward, Holmes observed that the blood trail consisted of droplets of varying size.
STORY EIGHT: Murders on the Voyage to India.
Murder; “Murder.” The scream echoed down the hallway shaking me from my slumber and into the dim vision of the electric lights. Someone was banging on the door and Watson scrambled to open it. Her hands were covered with odious red, and tears streaked across her reddened face.
STORY NINE: The Heist.
“Gentlemen, I am here to represent the interest of Henry Bank & Trust. We would like to resolve the situation quickly and quietly. Holmes sat across from her, studying her with a nonplussed air. “I must admit” he said, “that I do not know how to assist you. Inspector Lestrade was here earlier, and it appears that you are missing nothing and they have no thieves in custody.
STORY TEN: Death in the Tropics of an English Explorer.
“And I suppose you expect me to solve the whole case on that information alone? Surely there is something more you can give me.” Replied Holmes; quickly losing interest in the subject.
Mycroft continued, “Suppose I said that it is possible, while studying the lives of an indigenous tribe known as the Koburu, that the great explorer, Sir Hughes Blakefield, was murdered in cold bloo
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Pennie Mae Cartawick
62 books66 followersBorn: Catherine Cartawick.
Pennie Mae Cartawick is a best selling author of both fiction and nonfiction books. Her work is based on a variety of subjects including weight management and nutrition, recipe books, horror novelettes, and short Sherlock Holmes mysteries.
She was born in the city of Sheffield in South Yorkshire, England and emigrated to Florida in 1993.
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Pennie Mae Cartawick is a best selling author of both fiction and nonfiction books. Her work is based on a variety of subjects including weight management and nutrition, recipe books, horror novelettes, and short Sherlock Holmes mysteries.
She was born in the city of Sheffield in South Yorkshire, England and emigrated to Florida in 1993.
http://penniemaecartawick.wordpress.c...
View my original paintings at:
http://penniemaecartawick.wix.com/mysite
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February 8, 2017
I got this book for free, in exchange of an honest review, from Making Connections. Get your copy here.
My Thoughts:
I liked it, however,the stories did lack the complexity that Sherlock fans love. Sometimes, Holmes and Watson "did" something which was really out of character, as well.
What I didn't like was that there were quite a few typos. I won't have minded them so much, if they hadn't stood out so much.
I also liked that there was a variety of cases and no two stories were similar.
All in all, I enjoyed the collection and finished it in no time.
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My Thoughts:
I liked it, however,the stories did lack the complexity that Sherlock fans love. Sometimes, Holmes and Watson "did" something which was really out of character, as well.
What I didn't like was that there were quite a few typos. I won't have minded them so much, if they hadn't stood out so much.
I also liked that there was a variety of cases and no two stories were similar.
All in all, I enjoyed the collection and finished it in no time.
Also reviewed/liked at:
Shelfari
Amazon
B&N
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 11, 2014
CALLING ALL HOLMES AND WATSON FANS
My interest was piqued when I came across Volume 1 in the Holmes Ultimate Satyr Collection, despite this not being my usual genre.
I must admit I feel there is a glut of Holmes and Watson stories around and wondered how many could be written and still hold the reader’s attention.
Well I was pleasantly surprised. Many Holmes’ mysteries get bogged down in the minutiae and the prose of that era and can become quite tedious. I think the author Penny May Cartawick, has been very smart in making this a collection of short stories in one volume. She keeps the plots tight and up to date, using modern day prose and keeps the pace moving along smartly.
I liked Amun and salute him replacing the real artifacts with fakes until he can be sure the originals will escape the illegal trafficking and the greed of officials that benefit from allowing this to continue.
If you are a Crime fan, and particularly one of Sherlock and his sidekick, I would encourage you to dig into your pocket for the small amount of money that will bring you some lighthearted enjoyment.
My interest was piqued when I came across Volume 1 in the Holmes Ultimate Satyr Collection, despite this not being my usual genre.
I must admit I feel there is a glut of Holmes and Watson stories around and wondered how many could be written and still hold the reader’s attention.
Well I was pleasantly surprised. Many Holmes’ mysteries get bogged down in the minutiae and the prose of that era and can become quite tedious. I think the author Penny May Cartawick, has been very smart in making this a collection of short stories in one volume. She keeps the plots tight and up to date, using modern day prose and keeps the pace moving along smartly.
I liked Amun and salute him replacing the real artifacts with fakes until he can be sure the originals will escape the illegal trafficking and the greed of officials that benefit from allowing this to continue.
If you are a Crime fan, and particularly one of Sherlock and his sidekick, I would encourage you to dig into your pocket for the small amount of money that will bring you some lighthearted enjoyment.
May 4, 2015
Excellent collection
It has been much too long since I delved into the minds of Holmes and Watson. Pennie Catawick reawakened the sleeping sleuth in my.
This is a brilliant collection of shorts that will have you frantically turning the pages trying to figure out, who dunnit.
I believe my favorite was “A Strange Affair with the Woman on the Tracks.” This story ends with more questions than resolutions. Extremely well executed.
The only problems I came across were the occasional missing word and some spacing issues, but they will not detract from any of the great mysterious Holmes is called upon to solve.
4.5 Stars!
It has been much too long since I delved into the minds of Holmes and Watson. Pennie Catawick reawakened the sleeping sleuth in my.
This is a brilliant collection of shorts that will have you frantically turning the pages trying to figure out, who dunnit.
I believe my favorite was “A Strange Affair with the Woman on the Tracks.” This story ends with more questions than resolutions. Extremely well executed.
The only problems I came across were the occasional missing word and some spacing issues, but they will not detract from any of the great mysterious Holmes is called upon to solve.
4.5 Stars!
February 14, 2015
An addition that Holmes lovers will enjoy!
A few years ago I read my first Sherlock Holmes story and was immediately hooked. I devoured the whole canon in a week or so. Sadly, since Conan Doyle is no longer with us, my only hope of enjoying more stories was to wait a few years more until I had forgotten the original plots - and then to re-read!
Now Pennie Mae Cartawick has changed that with her lovely collection of Holmes stories. I have to say I was taken aback by how well she seems to have captured Watson's voice! There were times when reading these collections that I was especially struck by how well the writing style and period vocabulary matched up with his voice, and felt genuinely transported back to reading the originals.
The author also pulled in fascinating historical detail that figured into Holmes's deductions. For example, Holmes knows that a young girl lives in poverty and works in a matchstick factory because the chemical fumes involved have ruined her teeth (poor thing!). There were lots of clever details that pulled me into the time period. And some of the stories were pretty thrilling, especially the Faceless Bride story - eep! I found the conclusion of that mystery genuinely disturbing (in an entertaining way!).
The stories were satisfying in that the mysteries were always a little off-beat and fantastical, and sometimes you are still left with questions, just like in the originals. The story "The Heist" also invokes that time period's uncomfortable attitudes toward race (back when the word "savage" was tossed around), but the author leads us right when Holmes refuses to be distracted by prejudice (as he would have of course been in the original stories as well).
Some have mentioned that the stories would benefit from another pass by an editor, and I did see a little evidence of that. I mention it because as long as you know that going in, and are not the type to be too disturbed by that sort of thing, it won't stop you from enjoying the stories.
All in all, a highly entertaining read, and I would recommend it to lovers of the original Holmes mysteries.
A few years ago I read my first Sherlock Holmes story and was immediately hooked. I devoured the whole canon in a week or so. Sadly, since Conan Doyle is no longer with us, my only hope of enjoying more stories was to wait a few years more until I had forgotten the original plots - and then to re-read!
Now Pennie Mae Cartawick has changed that with her lovely collection of Holmes stories. I have to say I was taken aback by how well she seems to have captured Watson's voice! There were times when reading these collections that I was especially struck by how well the writing style and period vocabulary matched up with his voice, and felt genuinely transported back to reading the originals.
The author also pulled in fascinating historical detail that figured into Holmes's deductions. For example, Holmes knows that a young girl lives in poverty and works in a matchstick factory because the chemical fumes involved have ruined her teeth (poor thing!). There were lots of clever details that pulled me into the time period. And some of the stories were pretty thrilling, especially the Faceless Bride story - eep! I found the conclusion of that mystery genuinely disturbing (in an entertaining way!).
The stories were satisfying in that the mysteries were always a little off-beat and fantastical, and sometimes you are still left with questions, just like in the originals. The story "The Heist" also invokes that time period's uncomfortable attitudes toward race (back when the word "savage" was tossed around), but the author leads us right when Holmes refuses to be distracted by prejudice (as he would have of course been in the original stories as well).
Some have mentioned that the stories would benefit from another pass by an editor, and I did see a little evidence of that. I mention it because as long as you know that going in, and are not the type to be too disturbed by that sort of thing, it won't stop you from enjoying the stories.
All in all, a highly entertaining read, and I would recommend it to lovers of the original Holmes mysteries.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 29, 2014
Reviewed by Lee Ashford for Readers' Favorite.
“Sherlock Holmes: The Ultimate Satyr Collection” by Pennie Mae Cartawick contains ten of the author’s Sherlock short stories. There are some very good stories in this collection.
In each episode, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson are pitted against seemingly insurmountable odds as they unravel murders, robberies and other crimes that baffle local authorities. Situated in various locales around the globe, Holmes and Watson combine forces to solve crime after crime, even though the good doctor generally has no idea what transpired.
In this collection you will find murder most foul, theft, robbery, forgery, lies, deceit, espionage, and plain old vanilla chicanery. You will encounter rare, ancient, authentic and inestimably valuable artifacts and antiques. You will come across missing persons, ghosts and, apparently, a living skeleton. You will even dodge a murderous turtle. You will not be bored.
“Sherlock Holmes: The Ultimate Satyr Collection” is an illustrious addition to the Sherlock Holmes collective, crafted by many authors hoping to emulate Sherlock’s creator, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. These ten stories are creative, original and well-concocted.
Cartawick has an admirable talent for devising authentic-feeling mysteries, worthy of the name “Sherlock Holmes”. These stories are unpredictable, with seemingly innocuous clues providing the linchpin Holmes needs to deduce a solution… much like Doyle’s own approach. Even the photographs and graphic images in this collection are above average.
Cartawick is a name Sherlock Holmes fans will want to commit to memory, to ensure they do not miss a single upcoming episode. “The Ultimate Satyr Collection” is as good as it gets, outside of Doyle’s own work.
“Sherlock Holmes: The Ultimate Satyr Collection” by Pennie Mae Cartawick contains ten of the author’s Sherlock short stories. There are some very good stories in this collection.
In each episode, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson are pitted against seemingly insurmountable odds as they unravel murders, robberies and other crimes that baffle local authorities. Situated in various locales around the globe, Holmes and Watson combine forces to solve crime after crime, even though the good doctor generally has no idea what transpired.
In this collection you will find murder most foul, theft, robbery, forgery, lies, deceit, espionage, and plain old vanilla chicanery. You will encounter rare, ancient, authentic and inestimably valuable artifacts and antiques. You will come across missing persons, ghosts and, apparently, a living skeleton. You will even dodge a murderous turtle. You will not be bored.
“Sherlock Holmes: The Ultimate Satyr Collection” is an illustrious addition to the Sherlock Holmes collective, crafted by many authors hoping to emulate Sherlock’s creator, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. These ten stories are creative, original and well-concocted.
Cartawick has an admirable talent for devising authentic-feeling mysteries, worthy of the name “Sherlock Holmes”. These stories are unpredictable, with seemingly innocuous clues providing the linchpin Holmes needs to deduce a solution… much like Doyle’s own approach. Even the photographs and graphic images in this collection are above average.
Cartawick is a name Sherlock Holmes fans will want to commit to memory, to ensure they do not miss a single upcoming episode. “The Ultimate Satyr Collection” is as good as it gets, outside of Doyle’s own work.
December 5, 2014
This is a truly wonderful collection of Sherlock Holmes stories. They are mysterious, they deal with all sorts of crimes, ranging from robbery, forgery, missing people to murder and more. But most importantly, they are typical Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson mysteries, with some new nuances along the way. Assuming that the author of the original Sherlock Holmes stories, Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle, ended up in heaven, and assuming furthermore, that he somehow manages to obtain copies of these new Sherlock Holmes stories by Pennie Mae Cartawick, I can vividly see him reading, smiling and trying to figure out the end of some of the stories, only to discover that there was somewhere a twist which he had misjudged. Well, this is what happened to me. At the same time, this makes these stories so very enjoyable. As you read, you turn into a detective yourself, only to discover at the end that you are not quite as brilliant as you might have thought. The ten stories in this collection are excellent entertainment. I enjoyed them all. I highly recommend this book.
July 14, 2014
I really enjoyed this book. It completely hops over the whole ‘modernising’ Sherlock Holmes fad and gives a nice collection of Victorian-style mysteries in the vein of Arthur Conan Doyle. The mysteries are engaging, well-written and a great way to pass a lazy weekend or relax after work and get absorbed in a good story. There is even a foray to France to look into the much-loved mystery of the Phantom of the Opera – this is one of favourites in the collection, because the cross-over factor works so well!
Some of the stories even have Holmes and Watson visit exciting locations like Egypt during the excavation rush and the African wilderness. If you love books from the golden age of mystery, especially ones featuring the Great Detective, give this book a try!
I’m definitely going to look into the author’s other story collections.
Some of the stories even have Holmes and Watson visit exciting locations like Egypt during the excavation rush and the African wilderness. If you love books from the golden age of mystery, especially ones featuring the Great Detective, give this book a try!
I’m definitely going to look into the author’s other story collections.
November 21, 2014
Intriguing collection of stories!
“Keep an eye alight Watson this is a deeper game than we generally play.” How true these words, as Pennie Mae Cartawick delivers ten entertaining short stories about Sherlock Holmes. As a long time fan of anything Sherlock Holmes (books, movies, tv series) I found these short stories very true to the original books. I loved the twist ending in Murders on the Voyage to India, and enjoyed how the point of view narrative changed from Watson to Holmes, in a few of the stories.
From the deserts of Egypt, to a steam locomotive, to a paris opera house, to the african bush, to a boat en rout to India, these short stories will keep you guessing along with Watson, as Sherlock solves each interesting case. I highly recommend this book.
“Keep an eye alight Watson this is a deeper game than we generally play.” How true these words, as Pennie Mae Cartawick delivers ten entertaining short stories about Sherlock Holmes. As a long time fan of anything Sherlock Holmes (books, movies, tv series) I found these short stories very true to the original books. I loved the twist ending in Murders on the Voyage to India, and enjoyed how the point of view narrative changed from Watson to Holmes, in a few of the stories.
From the deserts of Egypt, to a steam locomotive, to a paris opera house, to the african bush, to a boat en rout to India, these short stories will keep you guessing along with Watson, as Sherlock solves each interesting case. I highly recommend this book.
January 23, 2015
I've always enjoyed reading mysteries. Sherlock Holmes and his Waston come to life once again as the author takes us back into the past and writes still new tales.
I like the idea of Volume 1 being a compilation of short stories. Each one is a mystery that comes to a head rapidly and yet retains the unique atmosphere of Sir C. Doyle in hs original works. Sherlock Holmes we find is the same astute investigator as always! His adventures often lead him to exotic lands and we find ourselves following his every move.
The images at the beginning of each chapter are an added attraction as we once again visit the world of Sherlock Holmes!
A very pleasant read for mystery lovers of all ages!
I like the idea of Volume 1 being a compilation of short stories. Each one is a mystery that comes to a head rapidly and yet retains the unique atmosphere of Sir C. Doyle in hs original works. Sherlock Holmes we find is the same astute investigator as always! His adventures often lead him to exotic lands and we find ourselves following his every move.
The images at the beginning of each chapter are an added attraction as we once again visit the world of Sherlock Holmes!
A very pleasant read for mystery lovers of all ages!
February 17, 2015
This collection of mysteries is evocative of Doyle's, original Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson mysteries. The author, Pennie Mae Cartawick, takes you back to the past, bringing Doyle's two main characters to life in deftly writing a compilation of ten brief new mysteries included in one book rather than one long mystery. This was a clever approach, making them brief and to the point, but in the same style and voice of Doyle's. Mastering the language, atmosphere and nuances of Holmes was not an easy task, but she manages to pull it off in her own style.
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