A Study in Charlotte

Charlotte Holmes, Book 1

By: Brittany Cavallaro

Narrated by: Graham Halstead, Julia Whelan

Length: 9 hrs and 7 mins

Publisher's summary

The first book in a witty, suspenseful new trilogy about a brilliant new crime-solving duo: the teen descendants of Sherlock Holmes and John Watson. This clever detective yarn will appeal to fans of Maureen Johnson and Ally Carter.

Jamie Watson has always been intrigued by Charlotte Holmes; after all, their great-great-great-grandfathers were one of the most infamous pairs in history. But the Holmes family has always been odd, and Charlotte is no exception. She's inherited Sherlock's volatility and some of his vices - and when Jamie and Charlotte end up at the same Connecticut boarding school, Charlotte makes it clear she's not looking for friends.

But when a student they both have a history with dies under suspicious circumstances, ripped straight from the most terrifying of the Sherlock Holmes stories, Jamie can no longer afford to keep his distance. Danger is mounting, and nowhere is safe - and the only people they can trust are each other.

This production includes a bonus excerpt from The Last of August, the second audiobook in Brittany Cavallaro’s Charlotte Holmes Series.

©2016 Brittany Cavallaro (P)2016 HarperCollins Publishers

I love this book!

With cute main characters in Jamie and Charlotte, and a top-notch mystery as to who the killer is, it's really fantastic!

Graham Halstead and Julia Whelan did a really fantastic job performing this story! I thoroughly enjoyed their narration.

Julia Whelan promises an exciting listen….

Alexa and I are looking forward to giving this Audible listen a chance. Will write more later. Over and out for now. Carry on.

Excellent concept

Would you consider the audio edition of A Study in Charlotte to be better than the print version?

Yes. The performance by Graham Halstead brought Jamie to life.

What other book might you compare A Study in Charlotte to and why?

I don't think I have read another book I would compare this too. The concept of the future Holmes/Watson generations is a unique one.

What about Graham Halstead and Julia Whelan ’s performance did you like?

Graham Halstead's performance was excellent as Jamie in narration. His unique voices for each character made the story feel like a clear reconnection of Jamie's. I fully enjoyed his performance. Julia Whelan captured Charlotte's cool and detached personality.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes. The first time I listened to this book, I hated having to press pause to get back to the real world. I have since listened to the book several times, many in one sitting. The story is fast paced and exciting. Each chapter left me wanting to know what would happen next. Some plot points required re-listening to fully understand what happened. It is a story I enjoy re-listening to.

Any additional comments?

The concept of a future Holmes/Watson generation is a unique one. Every modern adaptation of the Sherlock Holmes stories has placed the original pair in modern day. This take of what Sherlock and John's descendants' lives might be like was intriguing and exciting.

Absolutely Loved It!

So, so much fun! A Study in Charlotte adds a new dimension to Holmes and Watson while maintaining the signature personality traits of the originals. This is an introduction to the new mystery-busting duo, so there's some necessary backstory. But author Cavallaro doesn't allow it to slow down the story. She keeps things moving with plenty of twists and turns.

The case is compelling. And just when you think it's over, it's not. For Sherlock fans, there are sufficient references to the classic Sherlock Holmes cases. It's very satisfying all the way around.

There's a nice little surprise at the end, too -- at least, I found it to be, enough that it stretched a satisfied smile into a huge grin.

The narrators are great.

Highly recommended.

3.5 ☆s

I have recently come to realize how much I love Sherlock Holmes retellings. This didn't disappoint me.

First, I love the idea that the main characters are descendants of Sherlock Holmes and Watson. Also Holmes is a female and she's rather bad was. She is one strong female character that is highly intellectual. As for James, reading from his perspective allows you to really relate to the characters and love them. Without james fondness for Holmes I am not sure she was a character I would have liked or not.

This book has some triggers; drug usage and rape. So if you don't want to read about those things, this may not be for you.

I gave this book 3.5 stars, it was going to be 3 stars until I reached the epilogue. I LOVED that epilogue and I want more from Charlotte perspective. The reason that I didn't give more stars though is because the big reveal in the end didn't blow me away and also because I sometimes felt like I missed something. The story felt like it jumped around for me on some occasions.

I believe there is a second book and I will for sure be picking it up.

Okay

I love Sherlock Holmes. This is not Sherlock Holmes. The story is okay but it just seems to resolve quick and there's some semi forced relationship between charlotte and Jaime. I was also a little concerned with pretty casual drinking and drug use amongst high school kids in a dorm without really any consequences. It was okay though

Great book!

I can’t wait to read the next book in the series. It is a great twist on the original Sherlock Holmes series.

Very, very good. interesting plot.

Eh, James is a bit sappy, romanticizing everything, especially Charlotte, but the story is 10/10. Very interesting.

Not just for young adults

If you are a fan of Sherlock Holmes, you will enjoy this. Great plot and outstanding narration

Wonderful

This is a fabulous story and I can't even wait to read all the books. I especially can't imagine not listening to the stories on audio-book, the narrators are perfect.