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The Singular Adventures of Mr Sherlock Holmes (Paperback)

by Alan, Stockwell (Author)
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Exposure Publishing (14 Nov 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1846855047
  • ISBN-13: 978-1846855047
  • Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 15 x 1.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 348,731 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"I suppose, Watson, we must look upon you as a man of letters," said Mr Sherlock Holmes. "How do you define the word singular?" "Curious - extraordinary," I suggested. He shook his head at my definition. "There is surely something more than that," said he, "some underlying suggestion of the weird, the strange, the odd." When first published in 2003 Sherlock Magazine called the original edition "One of the best collections of Holmes pastiches for some time" and the Newsletter of the Sherlock Holmes Society of London said "Mr Stockwell clearly knows his period and he has an engagingly inventive imagination." This new expanded edition contains three additional new stories making a total of seventeen unusual, bizarre and thoroughly intriguing tales written in the classic manner. Why does a man wear a yellow top hat to feed the pigeons in Trafalgar Square? Why should a maiden lady be terrified at receiving a jigsaw piece by piece? How can a cyclist disappear in the snow without leaving any traces? The answers to these and many other enigmas are revealed by the master sleuth in this collection of seventeen new stories written in the authentic style as narrated by Dr Watson.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Singular Adventures of Mr Sherlock Holmes, 30 Jan 2004
This review is from: The Singular Adventures of Mr Sherlock Holmes (Paperback)
This is an excellent collection of new Sherlock Holmes tales. Alan Stockwell has nailed the style and period superbly and his theatrical knowledge is used to great effect - especially on 'The Bride of the Moon' which features Maskelyne the magician and 'The Oppressed Tragedian' with Sir Henry Irving no less.
The stories are imaginative and well constructed and will not dissapoint Sherlock Holmes fans, lovers of all types of detective stories or those new to the genre.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Collection of Holmesian Pastiches, 16 Jan 2007
By Mr. Ales Kolodrubec - See all my reviews
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After a long time a perfect collection of amazing cases of Sherlock Holmes again.
The plots of these pastiches are consistent with the famous Detective. And stories look like being from the pen of John H Watson himself. Mr Stockwell proves to be his worthy successor knowing the original Holmesian Canon as well as life and institutions of Victorian England. I spent wonderful Christmas time when reading this singular book.
Ales Kolodrubec, president of the Czech Society of Sherlock Holmes,
Prague, Bohemia, Czech Republic
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Stockwell's Sherlock..Just Brillient!, 4 Feb 2007
I bought this book a couple of years ago and thought the stories very strong. This new edition is twice as good as there are three additional new stories and an arresting new cover to go with it. What I particularly like about it is that the stories are ingenious yet by no means far-fetched and you could easily believe they had been written by Conan Doyle himself. The three new stories are probably the best in the book - it's hard to decide with so many good ones to pick from - which indicates that the author has by no means run out of steam. I eagerly await Stockwell's future writings!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Close to the Original Style - But Lacks the Final Edge
I assume that most people who are likely to buy this book are avowed Sherlock Holmes fans and are looking for some more. Read more
Published 3 months ago by M. G. Chisholm

5.0 out of 5 stars Singularly entertaining stories
In this book Stockwell writes new tales about Sherlock Holmes in the manner of the original Conan Doyle short stories. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Detective Dave

1.0 out of 5 stars Just plain BAD!
I don't know what the reviewers who gave this book more than two stars have read, but NOT this book! Read more
Published 14 months ago by Alessandro di Francia

4.0 out of 5 stars Facts are correct
To respond to Mr Hoyis, below, I did a bit of research:

Mr Stockell cannot be faulted in the matter of photography. Read more
Published on 28 Sep 2007 by Miss A Non

4.0 out of 5 stars Sensible stories nicely written
I found the stories in keeping with Conan Doyle's original style and enjoyed reading them. It's a great book for people who have read and read the originals and long for some new... Read more
Published on 27 Sep 2007 by H. Wojtczak

5.0 out of 5 stars An unmissable collection of ingenious Sherlock Holmes stories
In this, his expanded volume of 17 stories, Alan Stockwell presents the reader with a rich diversity of intriguing tales, as narrated by Dr. Watson. Read more
Published on 24 Sep 2007 by Jean A. Morgan

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
Inspired by the reviews of others, I bought this book, and felt sadly let down by it. I have read other Holmes pastiches before - the finest were those produced by Adrian... Read more
Published on 16 Sep 2007 by Hoyus

5.0 out of 5 stars An Enjoyable Set of Holmes Pastiches
In this very enjoyable book Alan Stockwell has provided us with a sparkling collection of pastiche Holmes Adventures, well worthy to be considered in the lineage of the tales... Read more
Published on 25 Mar 2007 by Auberon Redfearn

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Holmes Pastiches
So many Sherlock Holmes pastiches verge on the ridiculous - Holmes meeting Dracula, going back in time, into space and so on - that it is very refreshing to find this collection... Read more
Published on 17 Dec 2006 by R. Biddle

5.0 out of 5 stars Spot on Holmes pastiche
This collection of original stories will appeal to any Holmes devotee. Highly recommended - I look forward to further releases from this author, who succeeds in accurately... Read more
Published on 14 Dec 2006 by Eddie Chalgrave

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