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Summary: The best post-ACD collection of Holmes short stories.
Review: Patrick Callahan's excellent review is right on the money, but I'm giving this little book four stars anyway just because, when it's good, it's _very_ good. Some of the stories contained herein -- based on Watson's occasional references to unrecorded cases -- surpass some of the elder Doyle's later works. Highly recommended, especially as an antidote to the surfeit of "pastiches" that can't seem to get any of the details right.Adrian Conan Doyle (with or without John Dickson Carr) tells a straight no-frills tale very much in the spirit of the Sherlockian canon; Holmes doesn't wind up getting married, Watson doesn't turn out to be the real Holmes, et cetera, et cetera. And there are no attempts to link Holmes to fabulous ripped-from-the-headlines figures like Dracula or Jack the Ripper -- these are perfectly ordinary cases of the kind in which Holmes himself was known to delight for their own sake owing to their touch of the _outre_ and the singular features they presented to the reasoner. Solid stuff despite the weaknesses of a few of the tales. If you want a couple of novel-length pastiches to go with it, I recommend Nicholas Meyer's first two: _The Seven Per Cent Solution_ and _The West End Horror_.
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Summary: Almost better than the real thing!
Review: Seldom am I impressed by follow-up attempts. In this case though, I almost enjoyed this better than the orginal Sherlock Holmes stories. A collection of dark and dangerous short stories by a descendant of Arthur Conan Doyle, teamed with mystery master John Dickson Carr. Lock the doors and light your pipe, the game's afoot. You will not be disappointed!!!!!
John Green
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Summary: Interesting and Enjoyable
Review: The original Sherlock Holmes stories are riddled with references to other cases which the author never elaborated on. Arthur Conan Doyle's son Adrian and famed mystery writer John Dickson Carr have decided to flesh 9 of these cases out. While not on the level of Sir Arthur's originals they are an interesting and enjoyable entertainment that will provide a good quick read before bed time.
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Summary: This A. C. Doyle is NOT his father!
Review: The stories are actually not too bad, the one with the giant spiders being the best with more than a touch of Fu Manchu. But, alas, it is all too easy to pick out which stories John Dickson Carr was involved with and which ones Adrain Conan Doyle attempted on his own. Being the son of a great writer does not give you the same greatness through genetics. Doyle was good, his stories well-paced and well-written, but he was not his father. Still a good read and one no Sherlockian should be without. Three solid Sherlock stars from the Blade!
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Summary: The best after the real deal
Review: These are the best and more Sherlock-like stories since the ones written by ACD. Some of them are not as good, but in general it captures the essence of the characters and the environment. I read everything related to Sherlock, but this is so far, the most entertaining and interesting collection of cases post-ACD. The characters are very close to the original, and that is something to appreciate. None of the authors try to do anything to prove themselves better than the master. I agree with other reviewers. It is a very enjoyable book.
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Summary: Wonderful Stories Captures Spirit of Original Holmes Tales!
Review: This collection of stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyles youngest son, Adrian Conan Doyle, in collaboration with American mystery writer John Dickson Carr, are a wonderful treat for anyone who loves the originals! The twelve stories here refer to cases that Doyle made teasing reference to in the original series but never made available to the reading public. The stories are filled with black hearted villians, damsels in distress, atmosphere, and above all, the friendship between Holmes and Watson that have made them the most famous characters in the history of literature. Several stories like "The Adventure of the Deptford Horror" and "The Adventure of the Red Widow" are dark tales of murder; while others such as "The Aventure of the Wax Gamblers" and "The Aventure of the Highgate Miracle" will make you smile. What I enjoyed the most is that the authors have tried to stay true to the characters and didn't try to change them as other writers have done. The stories seem to have been written with one goal in mind, to fill the reader with delight! Originaly written in the early 1950s and out of print for many years, I am happy that Random House has released this once again, and in a Hardbound edition. Come dear reader,"the games afoot!"
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