The Last Sherlock Holmes Story

By: Michael Dibdin

Narrated by: Robert Glenister

In the late seventies an extraordinary document came to light which for fifty years had been held on deposit by the bankers of the deceased John Herbert Watson MD - better known to devotees of Conan Doyle as Dr Watson.

A continuous narrative in the doctor’s own hand, the story opens in the East End of London in 1888. Three women have been savagely murdered by Jack the Ripper. To calm the public outcry, Scotland Yard approaches London’s most eminent detective, Sherlock Holmes, and asks him to investigate the mystery.

The adventures of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous detective and his faithful companion Dr Watson are given a new and thrilling treatment by Michael Dibdin.

©1978 Michael Dibdin (P)2014 Audible, Inc.

Excellent narrator

Original and well written story that could very well have been an original Sherlock Holmes story.

You'll Either Love it or Hate it

I won't give away the twist. All I will say is that it goes to a place pretty unexpected, maybe too unexpected for me.

Keeps you guessing, even after its finished!

Any additional comments?

The book is well written in a very Holmes-ish style that lovers of the genre will enjoy.

However, the absolute best thing about this story is that at the conclusion you are left with a decision. Do you accept the analysis and conclusion that is offered or will you consider and seek an alternative? If you read closely the reality of the twist isn't as obvious as people seem to think it is. The real question presented at the beginning and end of the novel is whether you accept Dr. Watson's version of events. Dr. Watson doesn't have all the facts and ultimately makes a decision based on what he knows, given the same information will you come to the same conclusion he did?

Its a wonderful addition to the Sherlock Holmes genre that really explores the Holmes/Watson Relationship in deeper and greater ways! I heartily recommend.

hated the ending

I think this was a very good book until the ending. I don't want to give anything away so I'll just say it was a horrible way to wrap up the story

Excellent Story

So well researched! Pulls everything together from ACD’s canon including when he tried to kill off Sherlock Holmes- with a twist!