An Element of Deceit

A Sherlock Holmes Case

De: James Moffett

Narrado por: Alexander Clifford

During a late-night storm, the abrupt arrival of a distraught client on the doorstep of 221B Baker Street forces Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson to investigate a case that will lead them through the most sinister streets and alleys of London, confronting dangerous and vicious criminals along the way.

The consulting detective and his companion are put to the test when a young woman is found brutally murdered in her lodgings. Scotland Yard is at a loss, and time is running out for the two protagonists, with scant evidence and a growing list of suspects.

Through his investigations, Sherlock Holmes senses something more complex is afoot, but he is unable to uncover the full truth until the culprits are revealed and the case is brought to a successful resolution. Until then, he is forced to play a treacherous game that will test both his mental and emotional qualities.

©2018 James Moffett (P)2018 MX Publishing

A bit convoluted for my taste

The author hit a number of the right notes in the story, but to me it felt like they didn’t GET Holmes on a deep level. It was only superficially correct.

But my bigger issue is with the narrator. He has a good voice, but to my ear, Holmes and Watson were difficult to distinguish. In addition, he had a great deal of trouble pronouncing even common words.

I don’t expect perfection from audiobook readers, but if you are going to put yourself forward as a narrator, have at least a baseline competency. Go back home and spend a few years reading aloud to children to hone your skills. Then come back and try again.

So all in all, I’d say this book might be worth a listen.

Misdirection

Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson are asked to find e woman's friend; just to find a murder victim.

Decent Mystery

A decent mystery for the Sherlock universe, a little surprise at the end. The performance was good.

Wonderful sotry

The only shortcoming was that in the narration, there seemed to be a slight echoing quality, which at times became distracting.

I love Sherlock Holmes

I truly enjoyed this book! However, as with most Sherlock Holmes books, you can't just play it in the background as you do other things. It is like a Port or Brandy, you must be totally immersed in the enjoyment of it's full flavor.

I had a bit of difficulty understanding the accent until I just sat and enjoyed the listening of a fine story.

Good Job all around!