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The Hound of the Baskervilles (Match Wits With Sherlock Holmes, Vol. 8)
Published in Paperback by First Avenue Editions (1993)
Authors: Murray Shaw, George Overlie, and Arthur Conan Doyle
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Men of science investigate the supernatural
"The Hound of the Baskervilles" is among the most famous of the Sherlock Holmes stories overall, and certainly the most famous of the four Holmes novels. Perhaps this is because of its ingenious plot premise. In this story, the famous deductive detective and his friend Dr. Watson are called upon to investigate at Baskerville Hall, a remote country mansion where the new heir to the property fears for his life. Apparently an old family legend has come true, and a horrible hound who haunts the moors is thought responsible for the deaths of the previous landowners. I know of no more chillingly atmospheric and mysterious setups for a mystery than this one. Unfortunately, large portions of the book feature yawning gaps in which Holmes himself does not appear, and we are forced to subsist on less interesting characters. Still, it *is* a Holmes story (fans of Holmes were delighted when this novel first appeared, since it was the first new Holmes story in some years, the author having previously killed off his famous hero in "The Final Problem") and the mystery is a good one, featuring red herrings, suspicious goings-on, and clever sleuthing by the great detective. The climax of the tale, when it finally comes, is as exciting as any Conan Doyle ever wrote. A must for mystery fans.

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Follow Sherlock Holmes and his trusty colleague, Watson, in one of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's best murder mystery ever, The Hound of the Baskervilles. Watch while Sherlock Holmes uncovers the mysteries of the Baskerville Hall of London.

You and Sherlock Holmes get to discover all the clues of Charles Baskerville's mysterious death and protect Henry Baskerville from being murdered. You listen to stories of the notorious hound. Finally, before its too late, decide who is behind the murder of Charles Baskerville. Was it the baronet, Mr. And Mrs. Stapleton, or was it possibly Laura Lynes? Find out in the end.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle keeps you in suspense throughout the book. He keeps bringing in more leads to the story. The author also provides an interesting and intriguing topic with a tall tale creature tied in.

This book is wonderful and would be best appreciated by all readers 10 and up.

This Hound Does Bark
As a mystery writer with my debut novel in its initial release, I always appreciate the classics of the mystery genre. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's works are among the best of the genre, and THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES is Doyle's best novel. Those readers expecting to find in this book the famous Holmes line about the dog that didn't bark will be disappointed. That nonbarking dog isn't here. It's in one of the Holmes short stories. What we have here is a moody work set among the moors with a strong and obvious Gothic influence upon Doyle by the mystery genre's founder, Edgar Allan Poe. Holmes and his supporting cast are all in fine form. The plot works, as does the setting and the tone. THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES has endured. It will continue to endure in the future. It is a classic that people actually read.


The Adventure of the Dancing Men/the Three Garridebs/2 Books in 1 (Match Wits With Sherlock Holmes, Vol 7)
Published in Library Binding by Carolrhoda Books (1993)
Authors: Murray Shaw, George Overlie, and Arthur Conan Doyle
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Arthur darling : the romance of Arthur Sullivan and Rachel Scott Russell (from her love letters)
Published in Unknown Binding by Galt House ()
Author: George S. Emmerson
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Match Wits With Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Dancing Men: The Three Garridebs
Published in Paperback by First Avenue Editions (1993)
Authors: Arthur Conan, Sir Doyle, Murray Shaw, and George Overlie
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Sherlock Holmes (Match Wits: The Adventure of Black Peter: The Gloria Scott)
Published in Library Binding by Carolrhoda Books (1990)
Authors: Murray Shaw, Arthur Conan Doyle, and George Overlie
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Sherlock Holmes Last Adventures
Published in Audio Cassette by Audioscope (1995)
Authors: Arthur Conan, Sir Doyle, George Takei, and Sir Arthur Canon Doyle
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