The Monster of St. Marylebone

Whew! I couldn't put this one down! I stayed up late and finished all in one night, then reread it to see if I'd missed something! The insight into what goes through a deranged person's mind while committing horrible crimes was facinating. It lent a touch of reality to the story. Every horrible crime, including Jack the Ripper, was commited by a person, however deranged. I liked the emphasis on the reasons for the Monster's crimes. The abba clue was also great. Worcester captured Holmes & Watson, and indeed, London, perfectly. Great book! Quoth the Raven...

Wayne Worcester does a magnificent job in his first book out, not only creating a chilling mystery but also making the characters of Watson and especially Holmes more human and vulnerable. For sure, this isn't Grandad's Sherlock but I found the Great Detective remains true to his character, even through trauma and a bit of romance. Watson is not just a note taker in this either; he is an intelligent man of action with hints of more depth than we've seen in long time. Nice period setting with a lot of Victorian England touches. The book is a thrill of minute and I could not put it down. I'm eagerly awaiting the second volume in the series.

Wayne Worcester's compelling portrayal of Holmes and Watson will appeal longtime Sherlock fans as well any reader who enjoys a complex, well developed mystery. This book will challenge the reader to rethink the relationship between Holmes and Watson. In his development of the protagonist, the author adds a dimension to the character not often evident in this genre. The settings were extraordinarily well depicted. This fascinating book kept me enthralled to the end and I look forward to more in this series.

This book captures the true essensce of Doyle's characters. It's not just another Sherlock Holmes story. This has character development and a rousing good plot. I highly recommend it.

Quite a few authors use Sherlock Holmes as the protagonist, but not many are as interesting as this one. A serial killer and the Irish troubles of this time period are most important in this plot. Very enjoyable, and I hope the author continues to write more in this series.