The Poisoned Pawn

A Sherlock Holmes Adventure, Book 14

De: Richard T. Ryan

Narrado por: Luke Barton

A quiet morning at Baker Street is thrown into turmoil by the arrival of Inspector Lestrade, who informs Holmes a man's body has been discovered in the Tower Bridge that was then under construction. That grisly event proves to be the opening salvo in a terrifying game of wits between Holmes and an unknown adversary.

Determined to make Sherlock Holmes suffer, the ruthless foe launches a campaign of terror against the Great Detective. However, instead of striking at Holmes directly, this nemesis targets those in the Great Detective's limited circle of friends and acquaintances.

Stymied, Holmes must first ascertain why he has been targeted, because he cannot retaliate until he discovers who is behind this persecution.

With moves and countermoves, gambits declined and accepted, the struggle soon evolves into a human chess game between Holmes and a grandmaster of evil–where each move might have untold consequences on the lives and reputations of those on both sides.

©2022 Richard Ryan (P)2023 MX Publishing

WoW.... Just WoW

Twists and Turns ladies and gentlemen ! Checkmate! Never a Disappointment Proud 2B a Sherlockian!

An excellent entry in Richard T. Ryan's series!

Richard T. Ryan's latest entry in his Sherlock Holmes pastiche collection does not disappoint. The book is read by Luke Barton, who is one of the best in voice acting. This story takes us back to the years after Watson's marriage to Mary Morstan, and before Mycroft was as familiar to Watson as he would become. Without revealing anything significant, I can state that Ryan employs one of Doyle's techniques so that Watson and Holmes can work together as they difd in their days as flatmates.

Some familiar names pop up in this story that will delight the listener. Not an exceptionally long book, it moves quickly. it is one of those books that the listener wishes that more time was available at any given moment to listen to more.

I am more than happy to recommend this audiobook!

Top notch!

Very entertaining storyline with interesting plot! It leaves the listener knowing there will be more to come between the Holmes-and the “professor “!

Top Notch

One of the best Holmes pastiche I have ever listened to - I would nominate it to be included in the canon! Great story and interesting villain. Performance was also well done. Highly recommend.