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Sherlock Holmes vs. Dracula: By John H. Watson, M.D. (Mass Market Paperback)

by Loren D. Estleman (Author)

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Mass Market Paperback: 224 pages
Publisher: ibooks Inc; Reprint edition (19 Jan 2004)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0743475089
ISBN-13: 978-0743475082
Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 10.7 x 1.5 cm

Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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The year is 1890. A ship is discovered adrift off the English coast, its crew missing, its murdered captain lashed to the wheel, and its only passenger is a sinister black dog. This impenetrable mystery is clearly a case for the inimitable Sherlock Holmes, but for the first time in his illustrious career the great detective is baffled. Clearly the crew have been murdered and dumped overboard, but what can account for the captain's expression of imponderable terror and his acute loss of blood, or the ship's strange cargo - fifty boxes of earth? The game is afoot, and Sherlock Holmes, aided as ever by the faithful Dr. Watson, finds himself on the trail of no mortal enemy, but the arch-vampire himself - Count Dracula...From the impalement of the 'Bloofer Lady' to the abduction of Watson's beloved wife, Mary, from the death of a harmless prostitute to a terrifying conclusion on a lonely beach, this unique case is at once a glorious celebration of two of the most famous literary genres, a riveting thriller with sensational climaxes.

About the Author

Loren D. Estleman is the author of several mystery titles set in Detroit including MOTOR CITY BLUE (0671038982), ANGEL EYES (0671039008), published previously by ibooks.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Game is Afoot!, 15 Jan 2003

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What a read! This is a terrific book, fun to read and full of atmosphere as Holmes and Watson become involved in the Sanguinary Count's attempt to leave Transylvania and make England his home. Estlemen has written this chronicle, of course, as John H. Watson, M.D. It is Watson's account of Sherlock Holmes part in the Dracula saga, written to rectify this important omission in Bram Stoker's account, at Professor Van Helsing's request, according to Watson.

There is a fun exitement to this account, true to the flavor of the origional adventures. From the time a ship is discovered off the English coast, no crew but a dead captain with unusual puncture marks on his neck and a cargo of full of Tranylvanian earth, Holmes and Watson know this is going to be no ordinary case. Reluctant at first to believe in the possibility of Vampires, Holmes, and more unwillingly, Watson, finally accept the existence of the undead.

When Holmes and Watson track down the "Bloofer Lady" through the strange abduction of children, later found alive but disoriented from blood loss, she turns out to be none other than Lucy Westenra. Their chase culminates in the witnessing of her impalement at the hands of Van Helsing, Harker and the gang from "Dracula". Van Helsing is a little annoyed that Holmes knows who he and his companions are already and much more. Helsing and his friends fill Holmes in on the tale of Count Dracula but Helsing dismisses the offer of help from Holmes and Watson. Holmes and Watson go it alone while the Dracula crew continues their own well chronicled pursuit.

There is more than one dangerous encounter with the evil Dracula and when he uses Watson's beloved wife Mary as a deadly pawn, Sherlock Holmes must use all his intellect and cunning to save her life. Watson's bravery and the help of the Baker Street Irregulars play a part in this marvelous and thrilling adventure. There isn't a dull moment in this fast and fun read and you'll be sorry when it's over.

The boat chase near the end as Holmes and Watson must thwart Dracula's attempt to flee to America, while saving Mary's life, is a particular highlight in a book full of them. So come, Amazon buyer, the game is afoot, and time is of the essence!

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3.0 out of 5 stars Quite fun, but what's the point?, 2 Mar 2003

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This review is from: Sherlock Holmes Vs.Dracula: By John H.Watson, M.D. (Paperback)

The plot of Dracula is already packed. There simply *aren't* the gaps to fit Holmes into, and even though Estleman has altered events to create them one still gets the feeling that the great detective has been tacked on to a story that isn't his - which is, of course, exactly what has been done. Furthermore, I find it well-nigh impossible to accept Holmes believing in the supernatural. By all means introduce fantasy elements into Holmes stories - I've written Holmes/Dracula crossovers myself - but don't let the sleuth know they're there, because it's completely out of character.

Estleman is a talented pastiche writer and kept me turning the pages, and it would be too harsh to give this book fewer than three stars; but all in all the best plan is to skip this one and read the vastly superior prequel, "Dr Jekyll and Mr Holmes", instead.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Excellent blend of two genres, seamlessly done, 9 Feb 2001

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Optioned many times by Hollywood, this entertaining read fills in the gaps in Bram Stoker's novel with an investigation for the master detective. If it has a flaw, the plot flags a little towards the end, but it's still terrific fun.

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