A Sherlock Holmes Alphabet of Cases: Volume 4
Roger Riccard, one of the most respected Sherlock Holmes authors, has again taken pen in hand to bring forth the fourth set of five adventures in a new series of short stories for your entertainment.
The Piccadilly Poisoner – A patient of Dr. Watson exhibits signs of being slowly poisoned. Can Sherlock Holmes prevent the fatal dose from being administered?
The Dead Quiet Library – Two people have died under suspicious circumstances in an academic library which is purportedly haunted. Were they accidents as reported, or is there a more novel explanation?
The Raspberry Tart – There is something amiss about the relationship between a banker’s son and a beautiful young actress. What is the real reason behind the banker’s disapproval of the actress?
The Student Olympian – Why has a student, who is also a candidate for Great Britain’s 1908 Olympic team, suddenly disappeared?
Death on the Thames – A body turns up on a Royal Riverboat. Unusual circumstances call for the skills of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.
Reviews
Creatively told, each case in A Sherlock Holmes Alphabet of Cases Volume 4 (P-T) by Roger Riccard combines humor and Sherlock Holmes’s discernment to reach a surprising conclusion. Holmes’s mannerisms are amusing and the friendship and resulting conversations he shares with Dr. Watson are also interesting. These Sherlock Holmes cases prove to be intricate and it is fascinating to read how the great detective examines the events surrounding each case and his discovery of the culprits. The characters are well-developed as each plays a significant role in the work. Innovative and entertaining, A Sherlock Holmes Alphabet of Cases is an amazing read for all fans of Sherlock Holmes detective stories.
