The Isle of Devils edition by Craig Janacek Mystery Thriller Suspense eBooks
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Before Fame
and the Friendship of a Lifetime,
there was...
A FIRST ADVENTURE
November, 1880. An aimless, freshly-wounded twenty-eight year-old discharged British Army surgeon finds himself washed ashore on the lush Atlantic island of Bermuda. He has few prospects, and seems content roaming the back streets of the ancient town of St. George’s, reading mystery novels, and wagering on games of chance. Slowly, it begins to dawn on him that his residence, the Globe Hotel, is filled to the brim with a series of enigmatic globetrotters. Why have the hurried English naturalist, the suave Portuguese traveler-in-wines, the gigantic Australian rugby-player, the languid Italian painter, the rough Greek pugilist, the fastidious Turkish engineer, the ireful Bohemian physician, the frail Spanish Marquesa, and the acerbic French solicitor with his stunning new American bride all gathered in this sleepy town in the farthest reaches of the British Empire? All of these idle ponderings are dashed from his brain when a terrible hurricane descends upon the isle and threatens to destroy the town. But when he awakens to find a dead man in the room next door, shot seven times and his corpse defaced with lurid symbols, everything and everyone begin to take on a sinister light. Asked to assist the outclassed local constable in his efforts to unravel the plethora of suspects and clues, he magnificently rises to the task. But what he discovers upon the Isle of Devils will change his life forevermore and set him upon the path to his destiny.
Told with a deep affection for the land and customs of Bermuda, The Isle of Devils seems at once fresh and yet wistfully familiar. Herein lies the long-lost earliest adventure – before he became the loyal friend and companion to the world’s first consulting detective – of one of the greatest writers to ever set ink upon a page.
The Isle of Devils edition by Craig Janacek Mystery Thriller Suspense eBooks
We visited Bermuda a few weeks ago, and I wanted to read a book set in Bermuda while there. This fit the bill nicely. Great descriptions of St. George, the architecture, and scenery. Loved the preface suggesting that this was actually a book written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The description of the alleged manuscript found in St. Catherine's Fort, and the process by which the manuscript was handled by a museum/historical society was quite believable. Combine that with the literary agent's notes and you make a very well-written and convincing ruse. There are a good number of typos in the book, that I wish I could edit. Perhaps this is a tell-tale sign of a self-published e-book. For example, the word anecdote is used instead of antidote at one point, and numerous other (20+) silly mistakes. The author needed an editor! These are mistakes that only a pair of fresh eyes could catch. However, the author's style is appealing. Enjoyed the 19th century feel and the historical content relating to the French Legion, the execution of Maximilian, and the Civil War. Was interested to learn how Bermuda was effected by and indeed influenced the U.S. Civil War. This is not a history book, it is a murder mystery. However, these tidbits of historical fact intertwined into the story greatly enhanced it. The whodunnit aspect of the murder mystery was not predictable and kept you guessing. Not really a page turner or full of suspense, but it was definitely an enjoyable read.Product details
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The Isle of Devils edition by Craig Janacek Mystery Thriller Suspense eBooks Reviews
I really enjoyed this book! It is well written and full of intrigue. I would recommend it to any one who enjoys a good mystery.
This was an easy and relaxing read with a narrative that gave the reader an insight to the historical time and a touch of mystery.
Well done story going into history of Dr. Watson making his way after being wounded in the military. This tale flows well and gives possible insights into how Watson developed as a writer and his struggle with the morality of certain situations. The author does a good job with historical details. The solution to the mystery will be plain to see for avid readers of the genre but this did not lessen my enjoyment of the story. Hopefully Mr. Janacek continues the trilogy he teases us with on the cover.
We visited Bermuda a few weeks ago, and I wanted to read a book set in Bermuda while there. This fit the bill nicely. Great descriptions of St. George, the architecture, and scenery. Loved the preface suggesting that this was actually a book written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The description of the alleged manuscript found in St. Catherine's Fort, and the process by which the manuscript was handled by a museum/historical society was quite believable. Combine that with the literary agent's notes and you make a very well-written and convincing ruse. There are a good number of typos in the book, that I wish I could edit. Perhaps this is a tell-tale sign of a self-published e-book. For example, the word anecdote is used instead of antidote at one point, and numerous other (20+) silly mistakes. The author needed an editor! These are mistakes that only a pair of fresh eyes could catch. However, the author's style is appealing. Enjoyed the 19th century feel and the historical content relating to the French Legion, the execution of Maximilian, and the Civil War. Was interested to learn how Bermuda was effected by and indeed influenced the U.S. Civil War. This is not a history book, it is a murder mystery. However, these tidbits of historical fact intertwined into the story greatly enhanced it. The whodunnit aspect of the murder mystery was not predictable and kept you guessing. Not really a page turner or full of suspense, but it was definitely an enjoyable read.
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