London 1895.
Detective Sherlock Holmes and his partner Dr Watson are facing one of their most challenging cases to date: Stopping the Great Rat of Sumatra from spreading plague throughout Britain.
The investigation starts with a body found floating in the Thames, infected with the bubonic plague.
A disease thought to have been eradicated in 1666.
How has the disease returned? Who is … 1666.
How has the disease returned? Who is responsible?
The investigation leads them to a very unusual suspect…Baroness Emmuska Dubeyk, who has an extraordinary talent for hypnotism.
Can she really be behind the creation of a plague infected giant rats?
While the government transcends into chaos Holmes must stop the culprit before the disease wipes out the country.
But can he resist the mind games in which the Baroness is so skilled?
Written primarily through the view of Dr Watson, follow the duo through the streets of London in an exceptional story of mystery, danger and the fight for survival.
Sherlock Holmes and the Shadow of the Rat is a gripping detective novel, full of twists that lead you to the most remarkable and ingenious conclusions.
David Stuart Davies is one of Britain’s leading Sherlockian writers. He was the editor of Sherlock Holmes the Detective Magazine, and is the author of several Holmes novels, the hit play Sherlock Holmes: The Last Act , and an acclaimed biography of Jeremy Brett. He is also an advisor to Granada Studios’ Sherlock Holmes museum, and he contributed commentaries to the DVD releases of the Basil Rathbone Holmes films.
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Nice to read a tale in true Sherlock fashion.
Great book.
I was disappointed in this book as it did not seem true to Arthur Conan Doyle’s style, plot direction, and characters. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson did not seem to be consistent to the originals and some of the descriptions also did not seem to fit. For example, one or the other of the main characters “grinned” or “had a grin on his face” and that did not seem to be a. word that Conan Do y let would have used. Also I found the plot unbelievable and unreliable.
The book builds on the existing characters well. The research behind the premise of the story makes it plausible. Overall, it was an enjoyable read.
I liked the interesting story plot. Could b a true story.
One of the better Holmes knock-offs.
Very well done, not Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, but an excellent book, very well done.
“Sherlock Holmes and the Shadow of the Rat” is an entry in a Holmes series by David Stuart Davies: #4 in his Sherlock Holmes Adventures Series. This story is a take off or a variation on Doyle’s untold Giant Rat of Sumatra. “Sherlock Holmes and the Shadow of the Rat” is certainly a bit darker and more disturbing than some entries due to some of the subject matter. Holmes and Watson are facing one of their most challenging cases to date: stopping a national blackmail threat and the dangerously bred Great Rat of Sumatra from spreading plague throughout Britain. Additionally, the description of “ratting” was also a bit disturbing.
“The Shadow of the Rat” was mostly well done; the story line, moving along quickly, was not really predictable. It was a fast read, filled with action, and it made the reader think. His characterization was well done and remained loyal to the original stories. The plot was carefully crafted until later in the book when the story line gets a bit disjointed. The initially carefully crafted texture of the plot by Davies gets a bit haphazard as the climactic events become slightly awkwardly told. Also, the point-of-view suddenly changes from Watson’s first person point of view which is the norm in Doyle’s canon. Sadly, the conclusion of the conflict, an H.G. Wells inspired climax, is somewhat disappointing as the plot began so strongly. Still, all in all, it is a story worth reading; if you are a fan of Holmes, I do recommend it. Despite some flaws, there are some unexpected twists and surprises that will keep one engaged in the story!
This book has taken the traditional Sherlock story line and the author has attempted to create a basic story. Easy and light read but lacking the depth and traditions or originals.
The rat fights too graphic.
love Sherlock Holmes-this fit right in!
A little too on-the-nose imitation of the Conan Doyle style to suit me. It tries really hard but there are a lot of better writers out there doing Sherlock Holmes books – Laurie R. King is wonderful.
I’m fussy about my Conan Doyle “impersonators” but this story is quite good!
I love Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson novels. This one won’t disappoint. By turns scary and yet amusing as well, this deals with our intrepid heroes fighting a crime figure bent on the possibility of releasing another Bubonic plague in London. Including my favorite supporting characters Lestrade and Mycroft it’s a speedy yet page turning read!
the trick to mystery is making it believable—-much of the book is invested in a hypnotic spell cast by an evil baroness not believable–not worth a quarter at a garage sale
Sir Arthur doesn’t have to worry about this competing with his books. The rat is certainly unattractive, and the ratting almost turned me off it.
Book flowed easily. Sherlock and Watson were true to form. Plot was a little far fetched but enjoyable.
I am a Sherlock Holmes fan and was delighted to return to the adventures of Holmes and Watson. It was as much fun as the original stories.
Only for Holmes fans. Author swings and misses the characterization for both Holmes and Watson. Still worth it if you are a holmesian.