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The Mammoth Book of the Adventures of Moriarty

The Secret Life of Sherlock Holmes's Nemesis - 37 short stories

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The Mammoth Book of the Adventures of Moriarty

By: Maxim Jakubowski
Narrated by: Toby Longworth
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Summary

We think of Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson, but far more seductive is the pairing of Holmes and Professor James Moriarty, 'the Napoleon of crime' - a rivalry unparalleled in the world of crime fiction. Fiercely intelligent and a relentless schemer, Moriarty is the supervillain as megastar.

This wonderfully diverse collection by writers such as Martin Edwards, Jürgen Ehlers, Barbara Nadel, L. C. Tyler, Michael Gregorio, Alison Joseph and Peter Guttridge reveals not just the evil side of Moriarty's personality but his humanity, his motivations and his human failings. Some of the stories are humorous, some scary, but all are hugely entertaining.

Maxim Jakubowski is a London-based novelist and editor. He was born in the UK and educated in France. Following a career in book publishing, he opened the world-famous Murder One bookshop in London in 1988. He compiles two acclaimed annual series for the Mammoth list: Best New Erotica and Best British Crime. He is a winner of the Anthony and the Karel Awards, a frequent TV and radio broadcaster, crime columnist for the Guardian newspaper and literary director of London's Crime Scene Festival.

©2015 Maxim Jakubowski (P)2015 Audible, Ltd Crime Crime Fiction Mystery Fiction Witty Sherlock Holmes Detective England
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I'm half way through this book of short stories. The initial ones I've listened to are good. The Sci-Fi one jarred and there are other moments when Moriarty admits his genius to himself, whilst coming up with not very invasive or inventive plans, which are outright hummph making. The lesser ones tend to denigrate Holmes which hacks me off, because he was the reason I was here in the first place. I'll keep listening, but only because I'm hoping I'll come to the one that balances both Holmes and Moriarty in an understanding of their relationship that I can believe in. No more Martians please.

Really well read.

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Lots of fab short stories. If you are a fan of Sherlock you will love hearing about his arch nemesis.

Book at bedtime at its best

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There were a number of stories that I wished were longer.
Great to listen to other perspectives of Moriarty.

A very good mix

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Some very clever stories in this collection and only one that i did not enjoy. Chilling perfect murders, interesting puzzles and surprising twists. Great to re imagine this villain and the reading is entertaining and easy to listen to.

I am a fan of the Napoleon of Crime

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Great stories. Imaginative. Illuminating. The game was, is, and forever will be, afoot. Wonderfully narrated. A hidden gem of a book.

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