Death and scandal is stalking London’s Soho, and the police seem less than interested. When a friend who’s never taken a drug in his life is found dead in an alleyway, and the police are dismissing it as just an overdose, the obstetrician John Watson can’t help but be suspicious. His boyfriend however, is a hard-headed, high-living lawyer – who answers only to his family name of Holmes – and remains convinced that John is being overly-dramatic. But when a new party drug races through the scene, when scandal and rumour threaten the reputation of nightclub owners, journalists and priests alike, the naturally deductive instincts of the lawyer Holmes come to the fore. At first reluctant to be involved, Holmes finds himself inexplicably drawn in, using his mind, his wits… and even some of Watson’s consummate social skills, to uncover the truth. But drug suppliers aren’t the only ones willing to do anything to protect their profits, and 21st century London is a city full of scandal, intrigue, and beautiful people. Will Holmes and Watson unravel the mystery fast enough to prevent further deaths?
This is the first book in the Holmes & Watson series.
ASIN : B09PHTH71H
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Publication date : December 30, 2021
Edition : 2nd
Language : English
File size : 2.7 MB
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 156 pages
ISBN-13 : 978-1501071560
Page Flip : Enabled
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Karen E. Morrison –
Loved it!
I loved the story and the style of the writer. I hope the author writes several more of these stories.
Luis R Centeno –
A curious series of events by Kevin James
Very well written, had me guessing till the last minute. Can’t wait to read the next. Looking forward to thnext b book by Mr. James.
A. D. Dunn –
Generally well written and entertaining
This book is generally well written and I’m surprised there aren’t more reviews of it on here. I think the series and the fantastic cover art deserve more followers.In this reimagining of the classic series set in modern day London, Holmes is a corporate lawyer, a fraud investigator. Not sure why that was changed. It makes the story feel like it’s about any two guys, not Holmes and Watson, as we’ve come to identify Holmes with detective work so much.A note on the writing, I took a writing class and the author said to use the word said in fiction. He said people don’t read the word said, and it can be annoying if everyone is always “interjecting” or “admitting”. It cuts up the dialogue. Starting at 14%, we have, in order: nodded, suggested, agreed, agreed, interjected, enquired, commented, replied. Switch some to said. This being said, the book doesn’t have much dialogue.The plot is generally good, I liked the two main characters. I felt the other characters all blended together. There were about 10 secondary males in the Holmes/Watson gay clique and I couldn’t keep up with who was who, who was doing who, and ultimately who murdered who.The other thing I didn’t love was the characters had this modern urban gay life that doesn’t have a basis in any reality I know. They do designer drugs and screw around and live for the scene. It seemed shallow and something I did in my late teens.The author has a couple of these slams against gays in the book:”I don’t know what sort of gay journalists you met in LA, but here they have to live for the highlife. After all, what contribution do the days make to society these days?” Julian laughed”Everything in gay culture is focused around blatant pleasure or entertainment with no sustenance.”And this book, for one, is something in gay culture not focused around blatant pleasure or entertainment with no sustenance. It’s sexy without being full of sex, it has a plot and interesting characters, just not ones that fit in with my exact lifestyle. I can see a lot of people liking this though.
P R Ealing –
IT WAS NOT THE READ I WAS EXPECTING, BECAUSE, THE STORY WAS SET AROUND THE `GAY SCENE`.I STOPPED READING AFTER A FEW PAGES.