Engaging, exciting, and interesting final (one hopes) tale of Holmes’, and–briefly, this time–Watson’s, adventures in MN. Must say I particularly appreciate the growth in Holmes’ character as he comes to appreciate both life and relationships; good to see some [tentative] emotion and humanity in the old detective, especially in his care and concern for Willi…
Very complex, yet has an intriguing symmetry to it. As long as you’ve read the prior novels in the series, of course. Otherwise, the reader can’t really “get” all the references to earlier characters, parallels, names, places, etc. that are key to solving this mysterious adventure. BTW, I still think Rafferty & Thomas should have..
I am not a scholar but I have read all the original Sherlock Homes stories. I you liked that, these will not disappoint! Narrator also does a great job!
Review from Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Alliance →
This may be the most fantastical, complex, & “out there” plot yet, but despite the complexity of it, is clear and the easiest to keep up with. Holmes & Watson are not really the main characters, either, for Rafferty & Thomas do most of–perhaps even the best–detective work. In fact, a fat as in concerned,..
Review from Sherlock Holmes and the Rune Stone Mystery →
Still very good, but not as much as the 2nd in series, for example. Still worth it for fans, tho.
The writing is excellent. During the fire I truly felt the terror and angst. I truly enjoyed the book very much, but every once in awhile your Holmes and Watson got in the way. As an avid Sherlock Holmes fan I feel your Holmes was a bit on the slow side and while Watson was..
Review from Sherlock Holmes and the Ice Palace Murders →
but, hard as it is for me to give it, on it’s own this book does so. I really just don’t like the idea of Holmes operating in upstart American venues, I guess, but Millets novels earn their due. I enjoyed this tale a lot, tho it gets a bit complicated & intricate, requiring a..
Mr. Millett’s Minnesota Sherlock Holmes series is wonderful. He has taken an iconic figure and taken him to a new place, if not a new time. I am usually skeptical of such adjunct stories but his work. I also think he is a closet railroad historian which for me makes these story even more fun…
Review from Sherlock Holmes and the Red Demon: A Minnesota Mystery →
This Larry Millett series has revived, or more accurately perpetuated, my love of excellent Holmes mysteries. Each of Millett’s stories is comprehensively structured and never asks the listener to suspend disbelief. Moreover, Steve Hendrickson’s narration is superb! His range of character voices is beyond impressive and his talent is among the finest in the field…
Excellent story and talented performance. Worthy homage to the genre. Try it you will not be disappointed.