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Allyn Gibson
4.0 out of 5 stars Sherlock Holmes investigates the curse of the Frankensteins
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2015
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Autumn, 1898. Sherlock Holmes receives a letter from the Burgomeister of Darmstadt, Germany. The town's gravedigger was brutally murdered and one of his legs was surgically amputated. A little girl was the only witness, and she reported seeing a giant, hulking monster carry away the gravedigger. The Burgomeister's concern is as much for the reputation of one of his town's oldest families as it is for his townsfolk's safety. Soon, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are on their way to the continent to unravel the mysteries surrounding the murder and the town's famous family -- the Frankensteins.

David Whitehead's SHERLOCK HOLMES VS. FRANKENSTEIN in the novelization of the screenplay that was written for the yet-unmade film (which, at one time, was to reunite YOUNG SHERLOCK HOLMES' Nicholas Rowe and Alex Cox as Holmes and Watson).

The story is a quick read, running about 40,000 words. Whitehead doesn't attempt the Watsonian voice, preferring to tell the story in third person (as there are several scenes that take place outside of Watson's presence). Holmes' investigation plunges Watson and himself into deeper danger as they threaten some of the town's secrets, and Whitehead's writing conveys an almost Hammer-esque atmosphere. Graveyards are investigated, the secret history of Mary Shelley's novel and the Frankenstein family are revealed, and as the novel nears its climax you'll wonder if the solution to the problems of Darmstadt is mundane or if there is something far more sinister and unnatural at work.

The only thing I felt the novel missed was a final chapter in which Holmes, sitting down in a comfortable chair and smoking his pipe, explains to Watson (and the reader) how he pieced everything together.

For a $1.99 on the Kindle, I was perfectly happy with SHERLOCK HOLMES VS. FRANKENSTEIN. It was properly atmospheric, Whitehead's take on Holmes felt genuine, and the story had momentum. I enjoyed it.
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Tom McNulty
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended!
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2016
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When I heard that author David Whitehead was going to turn his attention to both Sherlock Holmes and Frankenstein’s monster, I knew it would be special. David’s considerable talent and passion for writing has produced an envious bibliography that includes Westerns, horror, suspense and even romance. David Whitehead is a powerhouse of talent. Sherlock Holmes Vs. Frankenstein was just as great as I thought it would be. I love being right. Based upon the screen story for a forthcoming film by Gautier Cazenave, readers will plunge into the traditional world of Holmes and Watson, and the set-up captures the feel of the original stories by Arthur Conan Doyle. This wasn’t surprising because David has co-authored several Sherlock Holmes tales with Steve Hayes. Traveling to the German village of Darmstadt to solve the mystery of a gravedigger’s murder, Holmes and Watson soon meet the current Baron Frankenstein. At the heart of this gothic tale lies the idea that Mary Shelley’s famous book, which Holmes discusses with Watson, may have been based on fact. Indeed, the central question being is the monster real? The plot has a clever twist involving the monster and Mary Shelley, which I won’t reveal. Readers need to discover for themselves as Holmes did, the ghoulish secret that lies in the shadow of castle Frankenstein. I guarantee you’ll be frantically flipping the pages as the mystery unfolds. I delighted in every chapter and enjoyed this book immensely. David Whitehead is a fine writer, and Sherlock Holmes Vs. Frankenstein is a real treat for his fans. Highly recommended!
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Drstatz
4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Read
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2016
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This is a strong outing. Although the narrative sags in spots, the writer does a nice job maintining tension and plot twists and unexpected elements abound. I look forward to more of Whitehead's writings.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Holmes vs frankenstein
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2016
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I thought this book was very good. It was an easy and quick book to read and very enjoyable. I loved Holmes and Frankenstein being paired together. It's not a long book with lots of narrative, just a fun quick book to read.
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A.Snowman
2.0 out of 5 stars On the plus side, the author tries to do ...
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2017
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On the plus side, the author tries to do something different with the Holmes-Watson relationship. On the down side, the author shows signs of being a "newbie" writer. I'm still trying to figure out how wolves howl at the full moon during a thunderstorm.
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Fady Salamey
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2016
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GREAT STORY BUT AFTER REFLECTING THERE WERE SOME LOOSE ENDS AT THE CLOSING THAT WERE HANDLED POORLY
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Dr. Fred
3.0 out of 5 stars Boo
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2016
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By far not the best Holmes I have read.
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Joel J. Huizinga
4.0 out of 5 stars The Great Mind vs the Great Monster.
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2016
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If you are a Sherlock Holmes Fan you will enjoy this book.
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Brent Towns
5.0 out of 5 stars You can feel the tension!!
Reviewed in Australia on December 31, 2015
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Knowing the authors work from another genre I was intrigued to find out about this book so I thought I'd have a run at it.
And loved it. It was like I'd been transported back through time and was actually there. The scene where the fog rolled down off the mountain was what did it for me. I could feel the tension radiate from the story and feel the fear of ... Well, you'll know it when you get there.
The dialogue was fantastic and the family history, including Mary Shelly's involvement was woven throughout. With the villain being probably the least expected.
The other thing I liked about the story was that it never bogged down, it kept moving forward so the action in it never let up.
I feel that I might, in the near future, be reading the other Sherlock Holmes stories by this author. If this one is any thing to go by they should all be cracking reads.
Why not find out for yourself and start right here.
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Lucius Etruscus
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny and intriguing
Reviewed in Italy on January 26, 2017
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I'm an Italian that reads in english, so maybe I'm not che best person to speak about this book, but I've found it very intriguing. The two characters are so famous that it's funny to find them together in a single story, with a good writing that seems to watch a movie!
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Fercoq
1.0 out of 5 stars Mr Holmes! Don't loose your head with Dr Frankenstein!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 13, 2016
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A promising beginning, then lots of dialogues and few action. One find a mix of different Frankenstein films situations and some effort to write with an old fashioned fashion (Victorian?) using Fuzzy sentences and curious words. Holmes is sadly absent.
Apart an interesting brain surgery, Nothing of value.
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