"The plot was fantastically woven and the villains impossibly evil and relentless." — Miss Remmers
Release Date: February 1st, 2011
Publisher: Macmillian
Challenges: Audiobook, 75+ Challenge
"It is the summer of 1868, and Sherlock Holmes is fourteen. On break from boarding school, he is staying with eccentric strangers—his uncle and aunt—in their vast house in Hampshire. When two local people die from symptoms that resemble the plague, Holmes begins to investigate what really killed them, helped by his new tutor, an American named Amyus Crowe. So begins Sherlock’s true education in detection, as he discovers the dastardly crimes of a brilliantly sinister villain of exquisitely malign intent."I am so happy that "Death Cloud" was my first review audiobook (exciting huh?). With six discs, "Death Cloud" was the perfect length and with the talented multiple accents provided by the narrator — "Death Cloud" was a superb listen. I found myself enveloped in the story of young Sherlock Holmes. The deductive reasoning skills and the flawless ability to always find trouble reminded me not only of the classical character but of the more recent Robert Downey Jr version as well (and who doesn't love a bit of RDJ).
The plot was fantastically woven and the villains impossibly evil and relentless. This audio was great for walks with the dogs and working out. The constant turns and twists of the plot had me tuning in for more (which made for great work out motivation). While it could technically be classified as a middle grade read — I would definitely recommend this book and audio to any of my students who are looking for a good old fashioned mystery (especially those students who aren't satisfied with the recent amount of paranormal fiction). "Death Cloud" is an instant hit in audio and book form — but really, you know you want to listen to an English accent!
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