The Spectre of the Elms

The Discoveries of Sherlock Holmes, Book 9

By: Paula Hammond

Narrated by: Kevin E Green

The Discoveries Of Sherlock Holmes is a series of Sherlock Holmes stories that give fans the opportunity to sample Sherlockian writers from all over the world. One story per writer will appear each month. Number IX is Paula Hammond.

Jean Hill, late of Gulf View, San Fernando, is perhaps twenty; well-groomed, trimly clad, with a passion for travel and ghost stories. So, when Hill arrives at Baker Street, Watson can be forgiven for thinking that the story the man relates is straight out of the pages of a Gothic novel. However, with a woman’s safety at stake, Holmes has just an hour to solve the mystery of The Spectre of The Elms…

©2025 Paula Hammond (P)2025 MX Publishing

Entertaining story

A man comes to 221B Baker St to tell Sherlock Holmes a story about a woman in danger. Holmes & Watson are skeptical, but can’t risk ignoring the tale. At her home l, the duo find a woman near death, and the investigation begins. The narration is outstanding.

The Last and Best in the Series

This is the final entry in the "Discovery" series. What a way to end the collection! This is truly a Sherlock Holmes story in the style of Doyle. I highly recommend!

Sherlock Holmes fast perception save someone

The Spectre of the Elms by Paula Hammond is an excellent Sherlock Holmes crime mystery. Kevin E. Green did a wonderful job with the narration. The story is thrilling, interesting, entertaining, engaging and more. The Spectre of the Elms is the ninth story in The Discoveries of Sherlock Holmes series. Each story is written by a different Sherlockian from all over the world. Each story is unique to the person. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Love triumphs in the end

Sherlock and Watson are brought in to help a lady, only to find there is more to the story. Excellent narration.