Sherlock Holmes: The Reigate Squires

This is my first introduction to “The Reigate Squires,” having never read the original Arthur Conan Doyle short story. While I can’t compare it to the original, I very much enjoyed Alex Woolf’s adaptation, and I’m sure kids will, too. In the interest of full disclosure, I received this book from Net......more

** “Holmes’ manner can appear unusual to those who don’t know him, but I’ve generally found there’s method in his madness.” ** Alex Woolf retells “The Reigate Squires,” an Arthur Conan Doyle Sherlock Holmes short story about a case that reminds us to pay attention to all clues, no matter how small. Wh......more

Thank you so much to Arcturus and Netgalley for the ebook to read and review. Holmes has been working too hard and became sick, to help him relax and feel better Watson takes him to a friends place in the country. His rest is disturbed almost instantly as news of a burglary and death crop up, in whi......more

Sherlock Holmes at his best, on full form and launching into a murder mystery which has everyone stumped. It’s no problem for this consulting detective though, as he’s assigned to the case despite Watson’s cautions. A seemingly innocent holiday to rejuvenate Sherlocks health and spirits turns into a......more