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EAN num: 9781931832960
ISBN number: 193183296X
Label: Riverbend Publishing
Manufacturer: Riverbend Publishing
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Page Count: 239
Printing Date: April 23, 2008
Publishing house: Riverbend Publishing
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For the very first time, here are the long-lost records of four intriguing mysteries saved by the famous English detective Sherlock Holmes when he traveled to Montana in the late 1800's. Using his inimitable eye for clues, his astounding deductive reasoning, and - when necessary - clever subterfuge, Holmes solves a very public murder at the famous Opera House, a supernatural theft of gold at a mine near Georgetown Lake, the disturbing threats to Copper King Marcus Daly's most famous racehorse, and the sudden odd behavior of a miner's wife. As usual, these cases were recorded by Dr. John H Watson, Holmes' affable companion and chronicler, but Watson's accounts were lost for more than a century. They were recently dicovered in an old safe in the Hearst Free Library in Anaconda by researcher John S Fitzpatrick, who edited the manuscripts for publication. Not only are the actual crimes unique and challenging, but the stories are filled with fascinating details of life in early-day Montana - details that amply illustrate Holmes' superb powers of observation. This immensely entertaining book is certain to delight all fans of detective stories, mysteries, and Sherlock Holmes.
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I bought this book because it had Montana in the title. I grew up there and was interested in how the book would portray the State. As an engineer by profession, I particularly enjoyed the description of the mining technology used during the late 1800's. I also think the author did a great job of describing life in Montana during that period.
I had never read a Sherlock Holmes or any other mystery book before and found these stories quite entertaining. Each of the stories has a kind of twist at the end which is hinted at in several places in the text but which I, at least, didn't see until it was over. The plots were clever.
The book is excellent light reading, perfect for bus trips to work. I give it five stars.
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I enjoyed this book immensley. I have been a resident of Montana nearly 90 years ( and yes I needed some help to get this review on the computer). The author, does a wonderful job of weaving in characters of historical significance to Montana. I remember my parents talking of these people and I remember some of the buildings and places in the story. It is very good and held my attention for the two days it took me to read it. I enjoyed the book enough that I bought several additional copies for my sister and brother.
A Senior Citizen
Helena Montana
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Sherlock Holmes: The Montana Chronicles is an imaginative work that's a welcome addition to the panoply of works which has extended the life and breadth of experience of Arthur Conan Doyle's famous detective. Larry Millett, through his series of five Holmes novels set in Minnesota, showed that Holmes' incredible detective skills could be successfully employed in the pursuit of evildoers in America.
The Montana Chronicles likewise returns Holmes and Watson to the good old USA but has expanded upon the approach taken by Millett in several favorable ways. First, the venue has been changed to Montana, a place with its own mystique and a most interesting frontier history. Second, the author has successfully integrated figures from Montana's past into the story narratives. And, third, the book includes a number of historical photographs from near the turn of the century which help draw the reader into the stories.
I liked all four of the short novels presented in the book but preferred The Tammany Affair above the others, simply for the adroit way in which it used that portion of Montana history popularly known as the "War of the Copper Kings" as the setting for a mystery set around a racehorse.
I also give the author great credit for crafting stories with intricate, but not obtuse, plots that develop in a well-paced, but measured, way. It was a comfortable writing style, and I would not hesitate to purchase another book by the same author. Hopefully, he'll have something additional on the market in the not-to-distant future.
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I purchased "Sherlock Holmes: The Montana Chronicles" recently and loved it so much I purchased several more copies to give as gifts.
The book tells what life was like during the late 1880s when most communities in Montana were mining camps.
Of particular interest were the descriptions of Anaconda during the "Copper King" era.
Fitzpatrick did a great job of weaving the mysteries around historical places and figures.
It's a novel that people of all ages will enjoy.
I highly recommend the book.
Kathie Miller
Montana
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I really enjoyed Sherlock Holmes: The Montana Chronicles. It was a fun read. The book contains four novellas featuring Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson fighting crime in western Montana in the 1890s. The plots are engaging, imaginative, and well crafted. The conversational style makes you feel like you are right alongside the famous duo. The author has done a masterful job of integrating real life characters and Montana history into the plots, and it's hard to tell fact from fiction. There are numerous historic photos in the book, which adds to the ambiance of the stories
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