The Execution of Sherlock Holmes:

And Other New Adventures of the Great Detective (Unabridged)

By: Donald Thomas

Narrated by: John Telfer

Drugged, manacled, condemned to a dank cell in the depths of London's infamous Newgate prison, the world's greatest literary detective awaits execution by a vengeful crew of formidable enemies. Escape is impossible; death, a certainty. But not for Sherlock Holmes, who, in a stunning display of intellect and derring-do, will elude his hangman's noose and live to fiddle, spy, and ratiocinate another day. Against tremendous odds Holmes will continue to defy his enemies in four more encounters, from cracking German intelligence codes, to going against Scotland Yard and the Crown in proving the innocence of a man condemned to death for the slaying of a pregnant serving girl, to an arsenic-wielding magician, and of course, to a battle of wits with the malevolent Moriarty. Everywhere in these five finely wrought tales, riddles and mystery hover in the air. But they are not beyond the grasp of the incomparable Sherlock Holmes.

©2007 Donald Thomas. All rights reserved. (P)2011 AudioGo

great story

This is one of my favorite Sherlock Holmes books. The stories are a lot of fun and very exciting. The narrator, John Telfer, does a wonderful job. He is one of my favorite narrators.

Great book!

Almost as if it were from the canon. I hope to find more new Sherlocks in this style.

Good solid addition to the genre

What made the experience of listening to The Execution of Sherlock Holmes: the most enjoyable?

I thought the detailed plotting and authentic use of Conan Doyle's characters made this book good.

What other book might you compare The Execution of Sherlock Holmes: to and why?

Dust and Shadows or the House of Silk --> two other Holmes stories written by contemporary mystery writers.

Any additional comments?

Some of the stories are better than others, but overall I found this an enjoyable read.

canon fodder

Sir Arthur would be proud and pleased that modern writers do a better job than he did with the Holmes canon. Clearly he has given his readers both roots and wings.

twists and turns

I was kind of thrown at the beginning. no it was late September.......holmes was reading.... this tale really had twists and turns from the beginning which kept me in suspense.