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  • Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Tainted Canister

  • By: Thomas A. Turley
  • Narrated by: Steve White
  • Length: 58 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (16 ratings)

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Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Tainted Canister

By: Thomas A. Turley
Narrated by: Steve White
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Publisher's summary

A lost chapter in the Holmes canon finally appears.

Dr. Watson recounts the mystery behind the tragic death of his beloved Mary Morstan. Join him as he attempts to bring a murderer to justice. Along the way, listeners will encounter old friends and enemies from several of the other stories, leading to a startling conclusion that may baffle even Sherlock Holmes.

©2014 Tom Turley (P)2016 MX Publishing
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An unexpected Watson

A tale of both Watson’s brilliance and failure told well from Turley. As always, White does a magnificent job of narrating.

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A Twisted Tale

Doctor Watson in his later years as the end of his life approaches, recalls the events around Mary’s death. A never before reveal of events leading up to and the aftermath.

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A Fascinating Exploration of Character

Would you consider the audio edition of Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Tainted Canister to be better than the print version?

I haven't read the print version, but I have difficulty imagining the medium would make much difference to this particular story.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Holmes was my favorite character in this story. To explain why would spoil the ending.

What about Steve White’s performance did you like?

Steve White captured this particular version of Watson brilliantly, without failing any of the other characters in the story. His characterization for Mary was quite excellent, as well.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes! And because of its running time, I was able to!

Any additional comments?

For reasons that become obvious at the story's conclusion, this story is an fascinating exploration of character, and probably the perfect length for what it is. Had I invested more time with this particular story, I might have found it annoying. But the author seemed to recognize that this specific tale should be exactly this length. Absolutely worth a listen for any Holmes fans looking for a thought-provoking surprise!

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Short, but still engaging

Watson comes to grips with his own actions in a well-spun tale that would have fit well in the compilations by Sir ACD. The narration is solid, and as always, is interesting given my Texas twang. An enjoyable, short read / listen.

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Teetotalers be warned

Drinking tea might be the end to you. Dear Mary Morstan found out the hard way.

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