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This wide-ranging collection of stories takes Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson from their cozy rooms in London, to exploring England's bucolic Lake District, to clambering up an extinct volcano in Scotland. There is murder on the Thames, a spectacularly unpleasant Lord finds himself on the wrong end of a carving knife at the legendary Simpson's-in-the-Strand restaurant, and the brutal slaying of the brilliant Hypatia of Alexandria in 415 CE may finally be solved.

Dax McKatrin weathered the bitter Irish influenza of 1919 only to watch his mother and sisters die while his alcoholic father beat him during fits of rage. Dax thought there was no way out until he saw a poster from The Great Northern Railroad promoting the opportunity to homestead land in Montana. Dax jumped aboard a rat-infested ship bound for Ellis Island to seek out a pioneer dream in the American West. Little did he know how much his luck would turn. On his way Westward, Dax witnesses a brutal shootout between Chicago cops and the notorious Giovanni mob gang over a bumbled bank heist. ...

Trebor Kard has a passion for machinery and an aversion to school. He yearned to spend his days tinkering in his father’s machine shop or taking care of the cows on the Davison Ranch with his buddy Joe. In an effort to escape the tedium of his boring classes, Trebor covertly reads forest industry publications hidden inside his notebook. But all hope isn’t lost for Trebor’s education, thanks to the ingenuity of Brookston High School’s Vice Principle, Mr. Bertrum, who devised a program that allows Trebor to apply his studies to his interests. But machinery isn’t the only thing that ...

Be careful what you wish for. It may burn you down. Harsh lessons on addiction In a picturesque, wholesome, small mountain community of hard-working folks lies a deep, dark undercurrent of murder, lust, betrayal, and deceit. Dax McKatrin’s empire is rocked when his bank is robbed, and he finds his bank manager, Fred Larson, lying dead in a pool of blood. Armed with new evidence of Dax’s involvement in an age-old cold case, Chicago Police Detective Kage Caruso makes a faithful journey to Montana and becomes a suspect in the murder. Jack Kard falls for Eva Clark, who needs the attention ...

London: June 1897. It's the day before Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee and her son, the playboy Prince of Wales, arrives at 221B Baker Street, pursued by anarchist assassins. The greatest chef in the world, Auguste Escoffier, also arrives, his career about to be shattered by blackmail and scandal. Can Holmes, Watson, and Irene Adler save the life of the heir to the British crown and the reputation of the master chef?

Only his executioner knew why Roger Martin, a pillar of the community of Conifer Cliffs, ended up lying in a pool of his own blood behind his bar at closing time. “Karma is real”

For Sherlock Holmes, Irene Adler was always the woman, but at the end of A Scandal in Bohemia, Dr. Watson had pronounced her dead and gone. However, reports of her death were greatly exaggerated. Holmes and Miss Adler had fallen in love at first sight, and she promptly moved in with Holmes and Watson at 221B Baker Street. In an effort to protect the delicate sensibilities of the British reading public, Watson explained her presence by referring to her as Mrs. Hudson, the housekeeper, even as Holmes and Adler combined forces to become a formidable detecting duo.

Picking up the trail with the incredibly influential films of Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce, Volume II goes on to explore the antiheroic Sherlock Holmes films of the 1970s, and then the somewhat rocky journey of Holmes into the medium of television (actors Alan Wheatley, Douglas Wilmer, and Peter Cushing all declared their respective TV series as the worst experience of their professional careers).

In the early 21st century, Benedict Cumberbatch gave the world the definitive portrayal of Sherlock Holmes in the BBC's Sherlock. Then again, Jeremy Brett had been declared the "definitive" Holmes in Granada Television's series in the 1980s. In short, four actors were declared to be the "definitive" Holmes, and yet their various interpretations of the greatest character in fiction could not be more different. Graced with a foreword by Sherlockian guru Roger Johnson, this audiobook sets out to trace the evolution of Sherlock Holmes and his audience across three centuries.

London: November 1905. England and the world are changing. Into the rooms of Sherlock Holmes come Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison - with new inventions that will alter the course of human history - only both inventions have gone missing. Can Holmes, Watson, and Irene Adler somehow unravel the latest diabolical scheme of Marie Chartier - evil daughter of the late Professor Moriarty? Can world peace be achieved by the most powerful weapon ever created? Can death itself be overcome by a scientific genius? And can Sherlock Holmes survive the greatest personal loss of his career?

In the remote, snow-covered mountains, Trebor Kard sought solitude to mend his shattered heart after the loss of his one true love, Kalen Kelly. He found solace in tending to Shawn Coulter's cows, but as winter's grip tightened, he chose an isolated life at the alpine cow camp. Shanna Coulter offered him a chance at a different life, but Trebor was determined to brave the brutal cold, trapping in the heart of the wilderness. Amid the unforgiving wilderness, tragedy struck at the Polly Ranch and in the town of Cold Creek. Desperate to bring Trebor back to civilization, Klay Jacobs and Joe ...

A mystery fit to baffle the genius of Sherlock Holmes is one thing, but a mystery that also baffles the very embodiment of evil—Professor Moriarty? On a frozen winter's evening, an inexplicable force descends upon the innocent citizens of London. As Holmes and Watson scramble across icy rooftops in search of their foe, they confront the shattering truth that perhaps some mysteries remain best unsolved.

London: December 1888. The notorious and as-yet undiscovered genius, Vincent van Gogh, presents Sherlock Holmes with a most unusual case. Aided by his partner Dr. Watson and his paramour Irene Adler, the trio embark on a rousing adventure and find themselves confronting the evil daughter of Professor Moriarty. With a helping hand from Oscar Wilde, the world's greatest detective attempts to solve one of the most audacious crimes of the Victorian era and uncover a post-impressionist conspiracy.

Ira Puckett, the Logging Superintendent for Sundh Lumber Company, ruled his family and logging camps with an iron fist. Low cost production was his number one priority. He lived and breathed for the “Company." Raising four sons, Ira and his wife Emma could not understand why all of their sons had a wild hair since they modeled an excellent example of how to live clean and prudent lifestyles. Ira was proud of the work ethic he instilled in his boys, but their choice of entertainment left him confused about what he did to invite such behavior. He never considered that working his boys’ ...

You can't bury the truth. Murder and tragedy shock a close-knit community when Trebor discovers a corpse being torn apart by a ravenous pack of wolves. Sheriff Jack Russell relentlessly tracks clues across state lines. Could mob boss Thomas Quigley, pillar of the community and friend to all, be the monster pulling the strings from the shadows? Meanwhile, Trebor finds himself caught in a whirlwind of emotion, as love and loss collide, threatening to unravel him.

Are you ready shift your limiting beliefs and become an energetic match with all the things you desire? Well, now you can do that in your jammies while watching a movie and snacking on popcorn.David Barnes and Sue-Anne MacGregor have infused hundreds of carefully selected movies with powerful intentions and affirmations. In addition to shifting your mindset on a conscious level, these Alignment Movie Process (AMP) sessions shift your energetic patterns on a more profound level so you can propel yourself towards a life you truly love.If you're ready to try new tools to help you remain centered ...

David MacGregor (Broken Chanter, Kid Canaveral) and Charlotte Printer (Joesef, Skippinish, Broken Chanter) go beyond every musician's favourite question and interview guests about the often unglamorous reality of life as a musician.. Part of the Glad Radio family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.