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Sherlock Holmes
The Perseus Collection
Three Compelling Sherlock Holmes Mysteries In One Book. Read by the celebrity actor and award winning voice over artist P.J. Ochlan.
STORY ONE: The Hex of a Gypsy Woman.
he raised his disheveled head from his hands. The face was that of my friend, but the expression it bore was unrecognizable. He was indeed out of countenance. “All that I have seen and all that I know, dear fellow, for it to come to this. The great Sherlock Holmes undone by a gypsy woman.”
STORY TWO: Season Tickets to a Crime Carnival.
A woman’s scream pierced the silence, and the tent erupted into chaos. I grabbed Watson’s coat to steady myself as the audience swarmed down the platform and towards the exits. I could scarcely believe the reaction.
STORY THREE: The Uncanny Disappearance of Miss Ellis.
Mr. Ellis took a very deep breath, letting it out in a tired sigh.
"Our daughter is missing. Vanished from her room two nights ago without a sound." He began, wringing his hands as he searched for a place to sit. He found a chair, and plopped down in it.
1. A Strange Affair with the Woman on the Tracks
2. The Case of the missing Mayan Codices
3. The Case of the Cracked Mirror
4. The Mystery of the Poisoned Tomb
5. The Curse of a Native
6. The Game of Cat and Mouse
7. The Sphinx Collection (Three Holmes' stories in one book)
8. The Mystery of the Faceless Bride
9. The Flight Collection
Set in the late 19th Century, no fictional character is more renowned for his powers of thought and observation than Sherlock Holmes.
STORY ONE: The Hex of a Gypsy Woman.
he raised his disheveled head from his hands. The face was that of my friend, but the expression it bore was unrecognizable. He was indeed out of countenance. “All that I have seen and all that I know, dear fellow, for it to come to this. The great Sherlock Holmes undone by a gypsy woman.”
STORY TWO: Season Tickets to a Crime Carnival.
A woman’s scream pierced the silence, and the tent erupted into chaos. I grabbed Watson’s coat to steady myself as the audience swarmed down the platform and towards the exits. I could scarcely believe the reaction.
STORY THREE: The Uncanny Disappearance of Miss Ellis.
Mr. Ellis took a very deep breath, letting it out in a tired sigh.
"Our daughter is missing. Vanished from her room two nights ago without a sound." He began, wringing his hands as he searched for a place to sit. He found a chair, and plopped down in it.
1. A Strange Affair with the Woman on the Tracks
2. The Case of the missing Mayan Codices
3. The Case of the Cracked Mirror
4. The Mystery of the Poisoned Tomb
5. The Curse of a Native
6. The Game of Cat and Mouse
7. The Sphinx Collection (Three Holmes' stories in one book)
8. The Mystery of the Faceless Bride
9. The Flight Collection
Set in the late 19th Century, no fictional character is more renowned for his powers of thought and observation than Sherlock Holmes.
40 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 1, 2014
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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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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews
February 13, 2015
I am a fan of modern-day retellings of Sherlock Holmes, like "Elementary" and "Sherlock", so I was happy to see an author putting her own spin on the great crime-solving duo. This collection offers three compact single-sitting stories that leave the reader satisfied with a tightly crafted and satisfying beginning, middle and end. The dynamic between Holmes and Sherlock is fun to watch, and I was also surprised and delighted to see one of the stories told from the perspective of Holmes.
One warning is that the first story has a gypsy as one of the main characters, and the portrayal is pretty one-dimensional/stereotypical. While I understand that this was the attitude of the time being portrayed, it would have been nice to see just a little more complexity there. Additionally, while the characterization of the protagonists was good and moved the story along, the mysteries themselves were slightly lacking in depth.
One warning is that the first story has a gypsy as one of the main characters, and the portrayal is pretty one-dimensional/stereotypical. While I understand that this was the attitude of the time being portrayed, it would have been nice to see just a little more complexity there. Additionally, while the characterization of the protagonists was good and moved the story along, the mysteries themselves were slightly lacking in depth.
December 21, 2014
Five Stars...and worth every star!
Lovers of Sherlock Holmes mysteries won’t be disappointed by this collection. For starters, you get three stories in one. Added to that, it’s exquisitely written, fast-paced and chock-full of gripping, page-turning plots and sub-plots.
Whether you are a Sherlock Holmes fan or just plain enjoy a thriller, mystery or tales of suspense, I predict you’ve love this book.
A 5-star read!
February 18, 2015
Enjoyed reading this, it was easy to read and the conversations between characters flowed naturally. I would like to have seen more description though, a bit more showing than telling.
November 22, 2020
Selection of 4 short stories featuring Sherlock and the good Doctor. Interesting and amusing. Reading performed by P.J. Ochlan.
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