"Shadowwraith" is the last of the Sun and Shadow books by Tracy Revels.
A 'ghost' leaving gifts for a distraught young woman starts off a terrifying ca"Shadowwraith" is the last of the Sun and Shadow books by Tracy Revels.
A 'ghost' leaving gifts for a distraught young woman starts off a terrifying case that rockets from Whitechapel to the famous crypts in Palermo, Sicily and sees Sherlock Holmes's immortal soul in peril.
"Shadowwraith" is every bit as exciting and thrilling as the two previous books.
Even with the supernatural nature of the book, Holmes and Watson are very traditionally drawn and the friendship is strong. The supporting characters are well-drawn and interesting. Dr. Revels's depiction of Mrs. Hudson is a delight.
As with the other books, historical figures abound. I can't say whom without given too much away, but Dr. Revels's gives life to characters long dead - in more ways than one!
I highly recommend this book.
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"Shadowwraith" is the last of the Sun and Shadow books by Tracy Revels.
A 'ghost' leaving gifts for a distraught young woman starts off a terrifying case that rockets from Whitechapel to the famous crypts in Palermo, Sicily and sees Sherlock Holmes's immortal soul in peril.
"Shadowwraith" is every bit as exciting and thrilling as the two previous books.
Even with the supernatural nature of the book, Holmes and Watson are very traditionally drawn and the friendship is strong. The supporting characters are well-drawn and interesting. Dr. Revels's depiction of Mrs. Hudson is a delight.
As with the other books, historical figures abound. I can't say whom without given too much away, but Dr. Revels's gives life to characters long dead - in more ways than one!
"Shadowblood" is the sequel to "Shadowfall" in which we learn than Holme is half fae, Watson loses his soul, and then his memories.
In the opening to ""Shadowblood" is the sequel to "Shadowfall" in which we learn than Holme is half fae, Watson loses his soul, and then his memories.
In the opening to "Shadowblood" we learn that the events of "Shadowfall" have made Watson extremely ill. The story starts with his convalesence in the country with an old army buddy. But things don't stay sane for long. The arrival of a nasty neighbour demanding that Holmes be sent for sets of a trail of events that lead Holmes and Watson across Europe and to America in search of a horrific murderer, and also a legend.
Tracy Revels has given as a book just as exciting as her first one. I quite literally read this one in one sitting. Ms Revels writes with warmth and humour, but there is no denying the chills her story generates as well.
If you like your Sherlock Holmes spiced with the supernatural and seasoned with chills, you will love this book.
Criminals are threatening to set loose thousands of plague carrying rats and a there is a killer who leaves a trail of bloodless corpses in his wake. Criminals are threatening to set loose thousands of plague carrying rats and a there is a killer who leaves a trail of bloodless corpses in his wake. Who is the killer and what, if any, is the connection?
In this fun book by Fred Saberhagen Sir Arthur Conan Doyle meets Bram Stoker in a truly delightful mash-up.
Holmes and Watson are kept as much in traditional character as possible, given the subject matter.
The story is fast paced and exciting, keeping the reader breathless from page to page. A truly ripping yarn and one in which Holmes and Dracula have much more in common than you would think.
The book was first published in 1978 so physical copies may be hard to obtain. Though the book is still available on Kindle format.
Originally published in 1913, this edition by Wordsworth was published in 2006 with an introduction by David Stuart Davies.
"The Casebook of Carnaki thOriginally published in 1913, this edition by Wordsworth was published in 2006 with an introduction by David Stuart Davies.
"The Casebook of Carnaki the Ghost Finder" comprises stories originally publishe in magazines including the Idler, where at least one story came with a warning to readers!
This edition comprises nine stories of greater and lesser appeal. Several, including 'The Gateway of the Monster' and 'The Horse of the Invisible' are downright terrifying.
The longest story in the book is 'The Hog'. It is also quite possibly the weirdest story I have ever read. It possibly also holds the record for the most time the words 'grunting' and 'squealing' have been used in a single story.
If you haven't ventured into the world of Carnack the Ghost Finder, I highly recommend doing so. The stories are most definitely worth a read. ...more
When the sacred relics and mystical objects of London begin disappearing, Holmes is reluctant to take the case. But this isn't an ordinary case and HoWhen the sacred relics and mystical objects of London begin disappearing, Holmes is reluctant to take the case. But this isn't an ordinary case and Holmes is far from an ordinary man.
Welcome to the world of Shadows.
"Shadowfall" isn't traditional Holmes & Watson. This is a horror story as well as a mystery. Watson is completely human, but Holmes proves to be so much more than human.
Tracy Revels has written a darkly delicious story with much to delight people like myself, who are partial to their Holmes served with a side order of strange.
The book is well written; the writing tight and sharp, with a few light touches to ease the tension. Holmes and Watson in this book are very much in step with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's creations.
I didn't so much read it as devour it. Highly recommended.
"Ghost Story" by G. V. Pearce is the latest book from Improbable Press. I was given a copy of the book by the editor to read and review.
"Ghost Story" "Ghost Story" by G. V. Pearce is the latest book from Improbable Press. I was given a copy of the book by the editor to read and review.
"Ghost Story" is a Sherlock Holmes/John Watson story with a twist. It is set in the modern day and the pair are married. If that sort of thing isn't your bag, then don't bother reading on.
"Ghost Story" is a delightful tale of deduction, deceit, and death.
The characters are well-rounded and fleshed out. Pearce's characterizations of Holmes and Watson are excellent. The author supplies some lovely back story. I particularly loved the reason that Holmes, though an excellent violinist, is banned from playing in orchestras.
There are several scenes where the creepy-factor is through the roof. The first one in a cave when John was a boy; the other in an abandoned house. Pearce's ability to manipulate atmosphere put me very much in mind of M. R. James.
The only thing to I didn't care for was the way the story flipped about time-wise, going back and forth from the present day to the past. This isn't a criticism as such, merely that I prefer stories to be linear. But that is on me, not the author.
"Ghost Story" is an excellent read and I am hoping for more stories from G. V. Pearce in the future....more
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