Sherlock Holmes and the Abominable Worm of Fleet Street

De: Miguel R Rivera

Narrado por: Michael Langan

Holmes and Watson are on the trail of seemingly unrelated deaths preceded by sudden unexplained madness as they work to solve the case of the abominable worm. Are the deaths murders? And if so, what is the motive and who is responsible? Can Holmes and Watson solve the mystery of the abominable worm before her Majesty's navy experiences an unprecedented two-fold loss.

Rebecca St. John has established herself as a force to be reckoned with in London's mysterious spiritual world and the hidden world of London's private clubs. But she wants more. She wants to be the next Professor Moriarty and she has the brains, the looks, and the drive to succeed if she can outwit Holmes and bring her first large scale criminal scheme to a successful conclusion.

Join Holmes, Watson, Mycroft, Inspector MacDonald and the Baker Street Irregulars on a cat and mouse high stakes game of mystery and deduction. This time, the game is afoot, and she is a formidable opponent indeed.

©2024 Miguel R. Rivera (P)2025 MX Publishing

I recommend!

I was provided a copy of this audiobook at no cost for review purposes courtesy of MX Publishing.

The Abominable Worm of Fleet Street is an excellent Holmsian tale based on one of the strangest case descriptions Doyle ever wrote.

My one caveat to the glowing review to follow is that I ran out of steam near the end once the bad guys were rounded up. Yes, the big fish escaped the net and had to be gone after, but the momentum was gone for me. I enjoyed seeing how things played out in the end, but the two or three chapters in between dragged.

Onto the positives. Every scene was carefully set, plot-relevant and aesthetic details alike described in rich prose. Truly a treat for the reader’s visual imagination!

Additionally, I loved the scene where Holmes is essentially asked out on a date. His discomfort had me cracking up! Poor man.

This story was unusual in that it is written in the third person, and offers scenes and chapters from the perspectives of a variety of characters on both sides of the conflict. This helped to flesh out the fascinating array of antagonists in the story.

The weird and wacky science is truly the stuff of Doyle, and called to mind for me some of the bizarre moments in the canon. The worms were horrible! I loved them.

And lastly, on a personal note, I appreciate the queer representation. In particular, it meant a lot as a queer and trans Holmes fan to see Holmes have compassion for a young gay man at a time when that was not the prevailing attitude. I was glad to see a prominent lesbian relationship as well, deeply toxic though it was.

Riveting

A riveting and compelling listen. The worm was perfect. It was easy enough and fairly clean method, but omg the after effects are sickening. Sherlock and Watson are tenacious in their efforts. I voluntarily listened to a free copy of this and am giving an honest opinion. The narrator did an outstanding job bringing the characters and story to life.

Excellent story

A new criminal organization is rising from the shadows. Several high ranking men are having attacks of mental illnesses and others found dead and the deaths don’t seems to be connected. Fortunately, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are ready and able to investigate. Some creepiness with the reason for the brain fevers but very engaging story. The ending suggests we’ll hear more from this villain. There are still narration by Michael Langan is outstanding as always, and enhances the story.

Enjoyable

Great book, very enjoyable and easy to understand. Very interesting book and definitely gets you thinking. Overall excellent book to listen to.

Fair Sherlock Holmes Story

I felt this story was drawn out overly long and that though a fair Story, does not come up to what I personally expect of a Sherlock Holmes Story. Narrator does a very good job with the various characters voices and the entire storyline.