Sherlock Holmes and the Kiss of Death

by P.C. Shumway

Book Overview

Sherlock Holmes and 'The Kiss of Death' is a mystery/adventure with Sherlock Holmes, the world's greatest detective, contesting skills and fortitude with the world's most clever magician. With Watson by his side the master of observation and deduction must solve the master of magic's greatest illusion in this macabre tale of misdirection and murder.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419617672
• ISBN13: 9781419617676
• Release Date: November 2005
• Publisher: Booksurge Publishing
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

imaginative and suspenseful

A well-imagined suspenseful tale of Sherlock Holmes matching wits with a creative adversary. The story twists and turns with an inventive plot leading to a thrilling conclusion. The author's imagery pulls the reader into the story and the narrative is as significant a dimension of this book as is the mystery.

sherlock holmes and the kiss of death

this is an excellent book. it is well written and almost catches sherlock holmes the way mr. doyle did. i would recommend this book to anybody that as read sherlock holmes or even to those that would like to take the first step into the world of sherlock holmes and dr. watson

Great Story

This is a typical Sherlock Holmes story line, but it is very easy to read, and suspenseful to the end.

Pretty good page turner.

I can forgive P. C. Shumway for not having Watson tell the story "Sherlock Holms and the Kiss of Death". While most of us prefer Watson telling the story as opposed to the third person, at least we didn't hear another tale about how a new undiscovered manuscript comes to life. I do wish authors would forget that old chestnut. Shumway was at least different. He is relating a story handed down from his grandfather who served with Watson in WW One to his father and finally to him. Isn't it amazing what memories for exact dialogue some people have. Nonetheless, it is a rip roaring good tale with suspense, terror, and Holmes doing what he does best. He has a villain who is a magician and who catches Holmes off guard more than once. Even when you know who the villain is or may be early on, it is a splendid battle of wits. Very gory in places. A good read all around.

Murder and Magic, quite a mix!

The reason for the one-star ding first of all: Always tell the story through Doctor Watson, never through a third party! That's a big no-no to all Holmes fans. Holmes stories are narrated by Watson! Now the story. A mad magician out for revenge! People in high society involved in secret experiments gone wrong and covered up! The suspect a dead man! His calling card assorted pieces of a dead woman's body! The offical police don't want Holmes help! Holmes is refused access to newpaper morgues and must resort to stealing what he needs! A blowgun is involved! A femme fatale is involved! Holmes resorts to digging up the dead, vowing to give up practice if he is proven wrong-- and there is a body in the grave! Great stuff and well written, although, uh, (pst. Is an Australian Death Adder the infamous Taipan?)Quoth the Raven...