The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Daniel Stashower

What follows is nothing short of a Victorian Roller Coaster Ride, involving jailing Houdini and binding him head to toe in chains and straitjackets, an impenetrable vault, gunplay, a mysterious figure in a red muffler and hat, and even airplanes! And all the while, Stashower not only writes Holmes and Watson in a pitch perfect way, he capitalizes on the characteristics of the pair as they interplay with Houdini that make this more than just two great icons coming together.

That performer is none other than Harry Houdini. These letters are stolen in such a way that the only possible suspect, both for Scotland Yard’s Lestrade and Holmes brother, Mycroft, is the performer for the dignitaries at the mansion the night the letters are stolen. The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Ectoplasmic Man by Daniel Stashower finds Holmes in the later years of his career involved in a case of international intrigue involving the theft of letters written between the soon to be George V and a German countess. I can say that that has changed, at least somewhat, due to one of the books in the imprint. So, it’s safe to say that my experience with Titan’s foray into tales of the World’s Greatest Consulting Detective was anything but positive. I attempted to read a second and couldn’t finish for fear that I would have to revise that prior statement if I did.

I have read and previously reviewed one of these elsewhere and called it, paraphrasing here, one of the worst reading experiences I’ve ever had. This series was exactly what it sounds like, adventures of Holmes post Doyle written by a variety of writers. x 8-in., 208 pages, Text Only.Title: The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Ectoplasmic ManĪ few years back, Titan Books turned out a line of books entitled The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. The Further Adventures series encapsulates the most varied and thrilling cases of the world's greatest detective. And an historic alliance is formed, whereby Baker Street's enigmatic mystery-solver and Greystoke, the noble savage, peer of the realm and lord of the jungle, team up to bring down the hellish hun! Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's timeless creation returns in a new series of handsomely designed detective stories. The astonishing careers of two American air aces are illuminated. A night sky aerial engagement with the deadly Fokker nearly claims three brilliant lives. Holmes and Watson take to the skies in the quest of the nefarious Von Bork and his weapon of dread. 'Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Peerless Peer!' By Sam Siciliano. If you use the 'Add to want list' tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.ġst printing.

The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Daniel Stashower