As with every novel I've read by Copland, his writing kept me hooked in the action from the first word to the very last word. When reading his novels, I always do my best to pick a suspect, and even when I'm 100% convinced that I'm right, there's always some unexpected and fantastically placed plot twist that shows me otherwise. And that's how reading mystery novels should be.
All in all, I absolutely adored this novel, especially when Sherlock was in disguise and all of the references that the novel made to vampire lore. The Adventure of the Spectred Bat was another amazing Copland novel, and I can't wait to read more.
Erin June 17, 2015, Verified Purchase
Fast Moving and Entertaining...Pastiche writing is new to me, but after recently reading author Craig Stephen Copland’s other book, “Studying Scarlet,” I found myself wanting to read another one of his new Sherlock Holmes mysteries. “A Sandal from East Anglia” is set in 1888 Victorian England, and Holmes is hired to retrieve an ancient document discovered in an archaeological excavation…a document that becomes the motive behind theft, deception, and murder. As expected, Holmes impresses everyone with his deductive reasoning, as he cleverly deals with an odd-looking monk, a bishop, and a mysterious and fascinating nun who may just hold the future of women’s equal rights in her hands.
The English dialect, as well as the characteristic form of communication between Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson is fast moving and entertaining. I am rapidly becoming a prodigious fan of this genre. Mr. Copland once again delivers an intriguing story line, interspersed with historical facts of the British Empire and Christendom.
NLB April 20, 2015, Verified Purchase
The Twist and Turns...OH MY!! The Notable Bachelorette I really enjoyed reading this book and can't wait to start the next one the series. The author has done a great job of drawing you in and I cannot wait to read more!!
Book Lover August 18, 2015
Copland has the best new Sherlock Holmes stories. Great mystery, added humor, and the interaction between Holmes & Watson is priceless. Can't wait for more.
Amazon Customer November 8, 2015, Verified Purchase
Very good reading, as good as original sherlock stories.
hiramon November 22, 2015 Verified Purchase
There are many exciting adventures here that if Holmes and Watson could have lived them, they would have. A great read.
PDCon March 28, 2016, Verified Purchase
As a Copland fan, I am excited to see a collection of works especially one that contains six Sherlock mysteries: The Man Who Was Twisted But Hip, A Scandal in Fordlandia, A Sandal from East Anglia, The Adventure of the Blue Belt Buckle, The Adventure of the Spectred Bat, The Adventure of the Engineer's Mom, The Adventure of the Notable Bachelorette and Sherlock and Barack. The collection not only includes a sampling of Copland's most popular work, but also a collection of characters good and evil.
Each novella is expertly written to engage the reader in the world of Sherlock and Dr. Holmes as if the original mysteries never ended. I couldn't of picked the collection better myself! If you are looking for an author well-versed in everything Sherlock then I highly recommend cutting your teeth on Copland's new collection, Sherlock Holmes Never Dies.
R. Davison September 28, 2015, Verified Purchase
Very good. Always happy when a contemporary author brings Sherlock back to life. I recommend & will try another.
Eloise O'Neill January 25, 2016, |Verified Purchase
Fun and exciting. New twists on old stories and it all worked! Loved the one with The Gone With The Wind references and name scrambling. I laughed out loud several times. They were all stories that kept my interest to the end. More books from this author please
Kindle Customer November 25, 2015, |Verified Purchase
The Best New Holmes Mysteries!. Copland has the best new Sherlock Holmes stories. Great mystery, added humor, and the interaction between Holmes & Watson is priceless. Can't wait for more.
Amazon Customer November 8, 2015, Verified Purchase
Months of reading for a low price! Sherlock Holmes Never Dies: Six New Adventures of the World's Greatest Detective is an absolute bargain! Having read most of Copland’s work, I purchased this despite having read some of the stories included in this compendium because of the several stories that I haven’t read yet. The low price makes this book an absolute steal! The book includes six stories, all are of course, pastiche stories based on the classic Sherlock Holmes stories. You don’t really have to read the old stories that Copland based them on but if you happened to be familiar with the old work by Conan Doyle, your enjoyment of these new Sherlock stories will be enhanced.
I admire Copland’s work because he captures the essence of every facet of a traditional Holmes story and not just the plot elements, such as the various plot twists, or the humor, but the character stuff as well. In his stories, Watson and Holmes have great chemistry, and that is not easy to pull off regardless of how famous and established the characters are. I love how Copland always seems to include tidbits of humor into the story, to ease the tension of the breathtaking plot, which helped and reminded me to take a breath every once in a while. The versatility of this author is a perfect recipe for the Sherlock universe, a universe that caters to a broad audience, an audience of many tastes. But Copland’s greatest strength is how he manages to weave in historical facts with his fiction and it’s a joy to be a part of. There’s a real world gravitas to it all and he breathes a breath of fresh air into these stories, reimagining them for the modern age, and for the modern reader.
I really recommend this book, it's a no brainer. For just a low price of $3.99 USD, you receive many weeks and months of fun, pulpy goodness! A must have for any library!
Angie. F. September 28, 2015, Verified Purchase
Five Stars. Good adventure yarn with lots of twists an turn. One of the better pastiches on Holmes.
Wiliam J. Stempel March 29, 2016, Verified Purchase
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