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Title: Sherlock Holmes and a Hole in the Devil's Tail

Author: Viktor Messick

Narrator: Kevin Theis

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 30 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-23-16

Publisher: MX Publishing

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Holmes and Watson are handed the challenge of solving the London Tarot Murders, a dark episode which, to quote Dr. Watson's in his memoirs, "occupies a lofty place in the annals of all black deeds ever committed in the long memory of the ancient, regal city, higher even than the infamous affair with the Ripper."

Some fiend is brutally murdering random people in Lower Havering and pinning cards from the Italian deck upon their faces. And this string of killings appears to have some relation to the strange, unsolved slaying of the renowned solicitor Richard Corkright in his cozy, secure Merton office. The gauntlet is thrown down, and Holmes, at great risk to both himself and his faithful chronicler, snatches it up. But what price will the two valiant men pay for meddling in the affairs of the sinister Tarot Master?

Members Reviews:

Another tale about the True Holmes!

I believe that this is Mr. Messickâs first Holmes adventure, and it starts in the right direction by telling us more about the true Holmes, and just keeps going. Set in the 1890âs, Holmes is faced by two mysteries, a locked room puzzle related to the mysterious murder of a solicitor, and a series of connected murders linked by their ferocity, along with Tarot cards found on the victimâs bodies.

This convoluted tale moves back and forth between the two cases, and Holmes finds himself threatened by the Tarot killer, who promises that, if Holmes does not cease his investigations, retribution will be swift â not on the detective, but rather those that he cares about.

One of the things that I enjoyed most was the investigation of the locked room puzzle, and how it relates to the Hole in the Devilâs Tail, as mentioned in the bookâs title. It isnât what you would expect. And I always enjoy when something is thrown in that teaches me something at no extra charge â in this case, how cracks were repaired in marble statues in ancient times. The way that this bit of information is relevant is a treat, as is the way that Holmes reveals it.

Iâll be looking forward to Mr. Messickâs next offering from Watsonâs Tin Dispatch Box.

A Must-Have!

Viktor Messick takes you on a suspenseful trek through the eyes of Dr. Watson as he and his friend, Sherlock Holmes, seek to unravel the mysteries behind the gruesome murders that have been occurring in the Lower Havering area. This imaginative novella is a must-have for anyone who loves a well-written plot, especially one with twists and turns that keep the reader on the edge of his/her seat throughout the entire ride. So, buckle up and hang on tight. You're in for the ride of a lifetime!

Highly recommended!

I love Sherlock Holmes stories and I wanted to be like him, a detective! This is an imaginative story and one of the better Stories I have read! It kept me guessing and that's unusual for me because I usually figure out what's going on in a mystery and who the bad guy is. And I can see Robert Downey Junior and Jude Law easily in these roles if it was a movie! Very spot on! I'm looking forward to another story by this author! Well done.

One Star

filled with spelling mistakes that make reading more difficult. Characters appear in the story out of nowhere.