Tag: Leslie S. Klinger

In the Company of Sherlock Holmes

In the Company of Sherlock Holmes: Stories Inspired by the Holmes Canon

ed. Laurie R. King & Leslie S. Klinger (Pegasus, 2014); audiobook read by various narrators (Blackstone, 2014)

Book cover: “In the Company of Sherlock Holmes: Stories Inspired by the Holmes Canon”, ed. Laurie R. King & Leslie S. Klinger (Pegasus, 2014); audiobook read by various narrators (Blackstone, 2014)

A decidedly mixed bag, ranging from enjoyable pastiche through tenuously related meh efforts down to faux-clever, rather failed experimental narratives. John Lescroart’s “Dunkirk” is the pick of the bunch, albeit more a war story (plus elderly Sherlock) than a traditionally Holmesian piece.

Echoes of Sherlock Holmes

Echoes of Sherlock Holmes: Stories Inspired by the Holmes Canon

ed. Laurie R. King & Leslie S. Klinger (Pegasus, 2016); audiobook read by various narrators (Blackstone, 2016)

Book cover: “Echoes of Sherlock Holmes: Stories Inspired by the Holmes Canon” ed. Laurie R. King & Leslie S. Klinger (Pegasus, 2016); audiobook read by various narrators (Blackstone, 2016)

A solid selection of stories either set in Conan Doyle’s world or featuring his much-loved characters (or spiritual successors based thereon). Some imaginative takes, with few duds but also few standouts. Jonathan Maberry’s ‘The Adventure of the Empty Grave’ has canonical appeal.

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