2010 Book List

1. The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Veiled Detective by David Stuart Davies

SPOILER ALERT -- DO NOT GO FURTHER IF YOU EVER INTEND TO TRY THESE BOOKS



An interesting AU-take on the circumstances surrounding the meeting of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John H. Watson, but I feel that the author took his "new view" a bit too far. I was intrigued at first, but as certain machinations of the author came to light, I felt like he was messing with things just because he could. If Davies had left out a couple of small details, I would've liked the book much more. I mean, Mycroft can be shady, but in cahoots with Professor Moriarty? And Mrs. Hudson on the payroll of the latter? Puh-leez! Word to the wise -- you don't have to alter EVERY character in an AU to this degree, especially when it comes to personalities.