Archive for the ‘Detective’ Category

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Book Review: The Hound of the Baskervilles – Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

I’ve read this book before, I’ve seen two movies and a t.v. episode based upon the story. Did I enjoy reading this book again? Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s writing is a joy to read. Each page captured and held my attention, regardless of whether excitement was contained within that particular page or not. As Sherlock [...]

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Book Review: Library of the Dead – Glenn Cooper

I’ll admit I picked up this book for a mixture of three reasons. A) Historic aspects. B) It involved a Library. C) um, a mixture of A and B? Recently you may have noticed I’ve been reading a lot of science fiction, so a fictional murder mystery historic action packed roller coaster was a welcome [...]

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Book: A Study in Scarlet – Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

You might of heard of Sherlock Holmes perhaps? Seen a movie, watched a television show? If you’ve never read one of the books though, this is where to begin. Find out how Dr Watson and Sherlock met, moved into their lodgings at 221B Baker St. and how the ball got rolling. It is a must [...]