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The Baker Street Letters by Michael Robertson

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git_r_read's review against another edition

5.0

Two brothers move into 221b Baker Street, now law offices. Letters pleading for help from the famous previous resident of the address continue to come in. Nigel Heath, the meandering brother of Reggie Heath, wealthy barrister, is assigned to read and dispatch the letters. One comes across the desk and Nigel decides to investigate. In Los Angeles. And gets arrested. There's a dead body. Reggie follows. Investigation ensues.
Such a superbly excellent book! This has the feel of a 'Chinatown' with Englishmen instead of JJ Gittes (Jack's character) investigating murder and shady development deals.
I really cannot wait to read the next in the series, THE BROTHERS OF BAKER STREET.
I highly recommend this one!

agmaynard's review

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adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Adroit, and smoothly flowing, with an air of “It’s Chinatown, Jake” about it. Convinced me to check out the next one. Recommended!

stacydodds's review

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mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

blueshadow's review against another edition

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3.0

Eh.... a modern mystery with ties to Sherlock Holmes. Has the standard amateur sleuth unknowingly bumbling into a mystery, not realizing it might be dangerous until it is (far, far) too late. Pretty standard fare. Good enough to listen to the audiobook for entertainment while doing housework. It did not appeal enough to have any desire to read the second book.

elinacre's review against another edition

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3.0

huh. really, the only connection to sherlock holmes is the address. i was expecting a modern-day sleuth with a lovable sidekick, and instead got a halfway-believable mystery with lukewarm characters. still, i love the idea so much, i might still read the next one before dropping the series!

danierin2808's review against another edition

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3.0

I really liked this book. It was a little slow at first but then it really grabbed my attention. The only complaint I have is the ending. It just kind of ended, I mean it finished the story but I felt that there was something missing. But besides that it was great. You should definitely pick up this book.