A Man Named Baskerville

by Jim Nelson

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Originally posted on my blog Nonstop Reader.

A Man Named Baskerville is a well written alternate retelling of the aftermath of the Hound of the Baskervilles from the point of view of "Stapleton" (the villain of the story), who survives being lost in the Grimpen swamp. Released 10th April 2022, it's 218 pages (paperback) and is available in paperback and ebook formats. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links and references throughout. I've really become enamored of ebooks with interactive formats lately. For Kindle Unlimited subscribers, this book is currently included in the KU subscription library to borrow and read for free. 

Holmes stories have been perennially loved and revered for over a century. There are innumerable Holmes and Watson pastiches which vary widely in quality and readability. This is an entirely credible example. The prose and descriptions are true to period, but accessible to modern readers' sensibilities. 

It's *not* Conan Doyle, how could it be? It is quite readable and enjoyable however, and an interesting twist on the classic story. Recommended for fans of Sherlock Holmes, and pastiches of the great detective.

Four stars. 

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.