A captivating period piece mystery
Rating:
5 / 5
No Ordinary Terror is a detectie story set during the time of political turmoil leading up to World War I. Meticulously researched and presented, with an almost classical knack for literary grace, No Ordinary Terror follows Richard and Emma Watson, twin children imbued with the heritage of the legendary Dr. John H. Watson who served as friend, confidant, and assistant to Sherlock Holmes. These amateur detectives must follow deadly leads from the heights of aristocracy into the depths of the dirtiest slums, in hope not only saving their friend, but England itself. A captivating period piece mystery.
No Ordinary Terror is Irresistible
Rating:
5 / 5
I picked up a copy the other day and to my surprise and delight, it's a thrilling suspenseful mystery full of great characters, unique settings and written in a style that lets the story unfold on its own without the typical contrivances and overbearing style of many authors today.Sibling conflict, a touch of romance, physical confrontation, and a looming danger from anarchists are woven together by a new author who knows his craft and the era of which he writes. This page-turner is a must for history and mystery readers alike. Don't be surprised if you discover things you never knew about Edwardian times.
Attention all Sherlockians!
Rating:
5 / 5
I'm a member of a Sherlock Holmes Club and we've often wondered about Dr. John Watson's first marriage to an American woman. This new book, No Ordinary Terror, answers that question. Or at least provides one viable answer.Although this new book can't be called a Sherlockian pastiche, all fellow devotees will find this mystery a fine addition to their collection. Even the great detective makes a brief appearance at a critical juncture. FYI-this first in the Watson Twins mystery series concerns a murder investigation conducted by the children of Dr. Watson. They learned their craft from Sherlock, their so-called uncle. Now an adult, the daughter, Emma, is a physician and suffragette. The son is a maverick artist of growing fame. The plot is very involving and will take you on a roller coaster ride from the beginning. Try as you may, you'll never discover the murderer until the end. Kudos from a 50-year Sherlockian. I'm happily hooked on the Watson Twins.
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