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Sherlock Holmes: The Montana Chronicles | 
 enlarge | Author: John Watson
Creator: John S. Fitzpatrick
Publisher: Riverbend Publishing
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 39328
Media: Perfect Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 239
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.9
ISBN: 193183296X
EAN: 9781931832960
ASIN: 193183296X
Publication Date: April 23, 2008
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Product Description
For the 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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Actually GOOD! August 19, 2008
... Holmes commented, "There's no pretense about these Montana folk,
Watson, such a refreshing change from the English aristocracy."
Anyone who has ever known and loved "Montana folk" will also love these short stories by Montana (Anaconda / Helena) native John Fitzpatrick. Through the eyes of someone who knows both history and scenery of the mining ghost towns - and the pen of someone well-acquainted with Sherlock Holmes mysteries - Fitzpatrick tells four tales of intrigue that are a great read.
No pretense here: the mysteries are tons of fun. And if you're wondering about Fitzpatrick's choice of villains in these Montana mysteries, let's just say that Holmes discovers what we all know: Montana's women are pretty damn smart!
It's $12.95 well-spent, believe me!
Sherlock Holmes with a Western Flair! August 9, 2008
I was born in Butte, Montana, and have often visited the Anaconda/Butte area, walking close by the ruins of the Anaconda smelters and hiking to old mine shafts in the area's hills. John Fitzpatrick captures these places and their historical flavors wonderfully in his book Sherlock Holmes: The Montana Chronicles. People, places and events are brought to life and ring true for this reader. The few historical photos included are a perfect accompaniment to the stories. There are not too many so that they disrupt the flow of reading, but there are enough so they add authenticity to the stories.
As a longtime fan of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories, I was curious as to whether Fitzpatrick's stories would effectively follow Doyle's style. I was pleased to find that they mostly do. Characters are well developed and the story lines were varied. Fitzpatrick did a fine job of keeping the solutions to the "problems" a mystery until the end.
I would recommend this book to readers who enjoy light mysteries or historical fiction. It's a fun summer or sitting-by-the-fire read!
 Sherlock Holmes: The Montana Chronicles July 23, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is fun. Arthur Conan Doyle, it is not. Montana history, it is not. Nevertheless, it is fun. The author's claim is that a long-locked safe contained manuscripts written by Dr. Watson which chronicled five cases that brought him and Sherlock Holmes to Montana. All center about the Butte-Anaconda area. The details are accurate enough as to the geography and time that the reader will enjoy speculating about people, events, and places. In many cases, the speculating will not be difficult.
The cases are plausible as Sherlock Holmes stories. Most of Watson and Holmes' mannerisms are also plausible. The investigative approaches are equally credible. To go into details here would reveal too much. This book is a necessity on the book shelves of avid Sherlock Holmes fans and of Montana history nuts. For others, reading it will be fun. If it sparks an interest in the history of Montana, Butte, and Anaconda; the author provides references leading the reader to factual sources.
The concept is open-ended enough to allow sequels. Anyone reading this first volume will quickly buy the next if there is one. You won't regret getting this one and reading it, just in case there is another.
Sherlock Holmes - Behind the Scenes July 21, 2008
My purchase of this book was based on curiosity more than anything else; frankly I held no great expectations for the book. Then it arrived and I started to just glance through it. I was hooked, totally immersed in the time and place that was Holmes' era. Everything, from the art work to the writing was superb! Instead of a glance at the book, I read it all the way through, putting aside such things as housework, dinner, and other small details. This is not just a good book, it is a great book, an adventure in its own right into murky Old London and 221 Baker Street.
Great book about Montana June 30, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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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