• The Case of the Felonious Faire

  • 5-Minute Sherlock, Book 3
  • By: Drew Hayes
  • Narrated by: Scott Aiello
  • Length: 7 hrs and 46 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (500 ratings)

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The Case of the Felonious Faire

By: Drew Hayes
Narrated by: Scott Aiello
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Publisher's summary

When a fiendish fraudster has been fomenting financial falsehoods, who can find the finagler?

The World’s Greatest Detective Agency, of course!

Staffed by the eccentric man who calls himself Sherman Holmes and aided by his ever-composed assistant Watson, the duo will take on cases other agencies might consider helpless, hopeless, or downright preposterous.

Which is how our fearless fellows find themselves investigating a Renaissance faire’s cooked books, with the finger of guilt pointing directly at their client. To prove his innocence, Sherman and Watson will have to join the revelry, triumph in challenges, deal with an unusually aggressive parrot, and uncover the true origins of the seemingly cheerful faire.

©2023 Andrew Hayes (P)2023 Audible Originals LLC

About the Creator

Drew Hayes is an author from Texas who has written several books and found the gumption to publish a few (so far). He graduated from Texas Tech with a B.A. in English, because evidently he's not familiar with what the term “employable” means. You can read more of his growing work at his website, www.drewhayesnovels.com, send him mail and movie offers at Novelistdrew@gmail.com, or just follow his Twitter: @DrewHayesNovels. Hayes has been called one of the most profound, prolific, and talented authors of his generation, but a table full of drunks will say almost anything when offered a round of free shots. Hayes feels kind of like a D-bag writing about himself in the third person like this. He does appreciate that you're still reading, though. Hayes would like to sit down and have a beer with you. Or a cocktail. He's not here to judge your preferences. Hayes is terrible at being serious, and has no real idea what a snippet biography is meant to convey anyway. Hayes thinks you are awesome just the way you are. That part, he meant. Hayes is off to go high-five random people, because who doesn't love a good high-five? No one, that's who.

About the Performer

Scott Aiello is an actor and writer living in NYC. Best known for recurring character Tommy Barkow on Showtime’s Billions, Aiello’s other television credits include The Good Fight (CBS, recurring), Blue Bloods (CBS, guest), The Deuce (HBO), The Path (Hulu), God Friended Me (CBS), The Newsroom (HBO), and Person of Interest (CBS). Scott has also narrated over one hundred audiobooks. He received a 2015 Earphones Award for his narration of Small Mercies by Eddie Joyce. Through numerous projects at Audible Studios, he has also been nominated for two Audie Awards (Best Nonfiction, 2013 and Best Fantasy, 2018). His first full-length play, Bernie and Mikey’s Trip to the Moon, received its Off-Broadway debut in 2018 at 59E59 Theaters. Aiello is a graduate of The Juilliard School of Drama (Group 41).

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love it

it's a cute and light hearted departure from the usual fare. looking forward to the next one. how it has disguises 🥸.

thank you for the company on the long car ride.
fifteen more words I must write.
you know I'd leave now reviews if I could just leave a quick opinion like I used to.

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Pure fun!

As always Drew Hayes produces the perfect blend of interesting characters you care about, exciting action, humor (both subtle and zany) and intelligence for another great entry in another wonderful series. Best author out there!

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The best so far

This is an excellent expansion of the 5 min detective world. Drew Hayes started off the series strong and is only getting better and better.

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Enjoy this series!

Charming and witty. Great setting - smartly constructed - clever. I enjoyed continuing adventures with characters I like!

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I want more

I loved all 3 books. An amazing story with great characters and great stories. I want more Sherman and Joel.

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Fun offbeat tale of a mystery at a Renaissance Fair

This is a fun and silly book involving Sherman Holmes (a man whose brain was enhanced and damaged) and his highly skilled bodyguard Holmes. They have a front of a half-hearted detective agency and actually get a gig. Be ready for amusement and a well presented fair, with an intriguing mystery for them to solve. Likable characters. Keeps your interest. Recommended!

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Watson & Holmes are better than the originals!

This is my favorite Drew Hayes series, and is one of my go-to listens when I need a pick me up. Sherman Holmes and Joel Watson are a thousand tunes better as a duo than their original namesakes. I can't wait to see where their next adventure leads them!

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I love the light hearted storyline

Feeling hints of super powereds. Which is one of my favorite series out there. The trickery task is so similar to Nick and his like in the other books. I’m liking that. This story is becoming one of my favorites. Drew is such a master story teller he could tell stories about a paper clip and the papers it holds together and if would be interesting

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Entertaining

Amusing as the others in the series and an easy listen! I look forward to the next one.

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Wonderful, can’t wait for the next one.

Narration was spot on, great to see the characters develop and a teaser at the end.

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