Entertaining mystery

I have listened to several of the audio books in this series and this maintains the quality that has been set by the previous titles. I like that the plot is quite complex and adding in Sherlock's daughter Lucy James gives an added dimension as she carries out her investigations. It is quite a long book and I did find myself thinking that some scenes could be shortened to make the overall story a little more manageable.
The narration is good, Simon Prebble and Wendy Tremont King seem to have found a successful way to perform the story, it works a lot better than their first couple of attempts.
Unfortunately I do find the use of 'Americanisms' to be irritating, English people of this period just wouldn't use various terms that keep cropping up, it rather spoils the impression that these are a continuation of the original Holmes stories.
However this is still very much worth listening to and is an enjoyable read.

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Gripping and compelling

Die Again, Mr. Holmes
Sherlock Holmes and Lucy James Mystery
Written by Anna Elliott and Charles Veley
Narrated by Simon Prebble and Wendy Tremont King

I received a complimentary copy and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Die Again, Mr. Holmes, co-authored by the father and daughter team Anna Elliott and Charles Veley, revolves around the father and daughter sleuth team, Sherlock and Lucy. The main characters are Sherlock and John Watson, with the added benefit of his daughter, Lucy. Sherlock and Watson are involved in their investigation, while Lucy follows her own investigation; they have no idea how closely their adventures will become intertwined.
In Die Again, Mr Holmes, the authors weave a mesmerizing tale of mystery and intrigue with all the necessary ingredients present in the book to grab readers' attention.
As this is my first time discovering this series, I will definitely be exploring the rest. My favourite character is Sherlock, but I enjoyed how Lucy fits with the pair. In this scenario, Sherlock feels more human as he has a daughter, and Watson being called “Uncle John” gives a fresh outlook on the detecting duo. The character portrayed as Lucy is resilient; she shows strength and courage, a chip off the old block, as they say.

I listened to the audio version of the story, and the narrators fit perfectly. Simon Prebble's voice is ideal for the Sherlock Holmes era, while Wendy Tremont King's American accent is a perfect fit for Lucy. It is an enjoyable and very pleasurable experience as the characters all play their parts well.
I am pleased to give the book five out of five stars because it has a gripping narrative and depth that immerse readers in the story, allowing them to experience it deeply. This compelling experience warrants a perfect rating. I recommend this book to fans of Sherlock Holmes and mystery thrillers in general.

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The more the better !

Anna Elliott & Charles Veley working together come out with a beautiful written mysteries as they always do.

Once again more proves better as Simon Prebble & Wendy Termont King narration sounding the characters so perfectly, as usual creating a beautifully done audiobook.

Recommended !!!

Oded Ostfeld.

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