• A Study in Emerald

  • By: Neil Gaiman
  • Narrated by: Neil Gaiman
  • Length: 49 mins
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars (3,521 ratings)

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A Study in Emerald

By: Neil Gaiman
Narrated by: Neil Gaiman
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Publisher's summary

Alluding to both the Sherlock Holmes canon and the Old Ones of the Cthulhu Mythos, this Hugo Award-winning short story will delight fans of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, H. P. Lovecraft, and of course, Neil Gaiman.

A Study in Emerald draws listeners in through carefully revealed details as a consulting detective and his narrator friend solve the mystery of a murdered German noble. But with its subtle allusions and surprise ending, this mystery hints that the real fun in solving this case lies in imagining all the details that Gaiman doesn't reveal, and challenges listeners to be detectives themselves.

©2006 Neil Gaiman (P)2006 HarperCollins Publishers

Critic reviews

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Never gets old

I've listened to this story literally a dozen times over the years and I never get tired of it. And of course, Neil Gaiman's reading is perfect as always.

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Great story for Gaiman fans!!

If you are collecting all of Neil Gaiman's audiobooks like me, this one won't disappoint! His performace is brilliant as usual and his voice is perfect for Sherlock Holmes! Wishing he would do more like this one.

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fun!

I admit I'm biased: I love both Holmes stories and Gaiman. Still, this is a great tale, and Gaiman is a great reader.

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An Unusual Pleasure

I do not usually like short stories, but in Mr. Gaiman's case they keep me entertained in between full-length novels. A Study in Emerald is no different - Gaiman uses clever clues and interesting plot twists to keep the reader (listener) engaged, and there is a lovely surprise at the end worthy of the author to whom this story is in reference. Hearing Gaiman narrate his own characters is always a pleasure, and while this piece is not as amusing as some of his others, it is still quite brilliant.

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Really good

Great narratrion. I felt pulled ito the story. It was easy to follow, short, to the point and nicely descriptive.

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A Sherlock Holmes story with a twist.

This short story was true to the tone of the original while introducing several unexpected (and macabre) surprises with the biggest surprise revealed at the end. Loved it! it made me want to go back and listen to the original stories again!

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a delight, particularly for those Sherlock fans

Very entertaining, super easy to listen to, easily be done in one sitting. Likely to be more well liked if you're familiar with Sherlock, especially a Study in Scarlett.

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Neil Gaiman

For those who know him that should be enough of a review. This is an extraordinary tale blending both an American and a British masterwork. Gaiman is a master at storytelling whether in print or out loud.

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No Reason Not to Listen

Masterful, A delight, nothing better for a rainy day.

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An enjoyable, fast-paced mashup

This short story keeps your mind engaged in puzzling out the new world details of an alien-ruled Victorian England.

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