Master of the Art of Detection

Short stories about Sherlock Holmes and Watson.  Plus a few originals as a reference for the new stories.  I loved this author's additions.  The first story seemed a bit rushed but the rest were wonderfully written.  My favorite story is The Adventure of Lafitte's Missing Treasure because pirate treasure.  My favorite additional characters are Ezra and Cyril - heartwarming and four pawed.  A great read for Holmes fans.

I would like to thank NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for the ARC.

This is a collection of 9 short story mysteries set in the 1890s in England. This includes a couple originals by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, provided to offer the needed background for the new stories. The stories often filled in cases that were referred to by Holmes or Watson but never written by Doyle. As with most short mysteries, they were narrations of the clues and the solution (which is quickly uncovered) rather than a puzzle mystery to be solved. There was no sex or bad language. Overall, I'd recommend these enjoyable mysteries.

The test for me when someone writes in the style of an author to keep the legacy of a great detective alive and expanding, is their own enthusiasm and joy in that series.

Author Liese Sherwood-Fabre easily accomplishes this and writes of Sherlock Holmes as a treasured friend. It needs more than mimicry and methodically copying Conan Doyle’s style. Indeed it requires an emersion into the world of the masterful sleuth and an open invitation to the reader to share these created shadows and to return to this forgotten time.

In this collection, the stories lie within the familiar Holmes canon. They even explore additional insights and imaginings beyond some classic stories by including two original tales from Arthur Conan Doyle himself.

This is a clever literary exercise and similar to how many readers think beyond the extant writings, to muse what may happen next. However, it is a great risk as the reader came immediately compare the original with the imitation.

The writer passes this self-imposed teat for me.

It was a joy to return to the world of 221B Baker Street and re-read some classic Holmes, as well as enjoying the reflected stories beautifully crafted by this new author to me. I feel these new accounts imbued with Victorian London and populated by well-loved characters from Watson to Mrs Hudson and Mycroft to Lestrade have a genuine place alongside the classic works.

I believe books like this can only entice and excite readers new and old to revisit the original and all things Sherlock Holmes.

I enjoyed this collection of Sherlock stories, the wit and qualities that make Holmes what he is were all there and made it an enjoyable; in a bite sized collection perfect for travel and times you need something quick and with a kick.

Collection of short stories working with Holmes's deduction methodology, some are original and some are new, but they all are very well written.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this compilation and immersed myself in the book for long periods,... However, nothing and nobody can beat Sherlock and his powers of deduction
Truly a good read five stars for me and a bow to Sherlock and co

‘Just that they appear to suit each other.’The Existence of Shadows


An absolutely delightful addition to the Sherlock Holmes canon including a canine and feline investigating duo that would be a great introduction of the great detective to a younger audience! Also included in this compilation of original novellas is the Arthur Conan Doyle story The Disappearance of Lady Carfax, published in the UK in The Strand Magazine in December 1911, and in the US in The American Magazine in the same month, and “The Empty House” published in 1903.

1. The Adventure of Kisin's Curse - Holmes' presence is requested because of a death at the Explorations Club.
2. The Most Winning Woman - 1895 - A parcel arrives containing a death certificate and a letter from a Mrs Windom. Holmes' explanation involves a case from 1880 concerning murder and attempted murder.
3. The Adventure of the Missing Heiress - The daughter of Squire Northridge of Casterby estate has disappeared.
4. The Adventure of Lafitte's Missing Treasure - On receiving correspondence from Mrs West in New Orleans concerning a missing husband and buried pirate treasure Holmes investigates
5. The Disappearance of Lord Boatswain - A show and much loved Dog has reportedly gone missing.
6. The Disappeance of Lady Frances Carfax - Lady Frances was last seen at Lausanne and Watson is on his way to investigate
7. The Return of Lady Frances Carfax - Holmes has agreed to find Lady Frances' stolen jewels to help her poor financial situation. Holmes also has other plans.
8. The Adventure of the Empty House by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle - 1894 - Dr Watson decides to investigate the death of Ronald Adair when he is confronted by an alive Holmes
9. The Curious Incident of the Howling Dog on Baker Street - How Cyril the cat and Ezra the dog, help Holmes is capturing Colonel Moran
An entertaining and well-written selection of short stories with the likeable and interesting Holmes and Watson characters.

I enjoyed the collection of Sherlock homes story . Some are new while others are the original one . Enjoyed the book . Truly Sherlock homes is the best deduction and mystery book. Something new in the book that I have not seen before is the additional characters Ezra and Cyril - four pawed detectives which was truly delite to read . A great read for Holmes fans.