Helpful Score: 2
I'm a fan of Ms. King's Mary Russell series so thought I would give this a try but have to say that this has an entirely different feel to it though the (very) short Holmes story included in it as part of the main story was excellent.
Helen S. (mommahelen) reviewed The Art of Detection (Kate Martinelli, Bk 5) on + 57 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
I have greatly enjoyed both strands of Laurie R King's novels--the current day Martinelli and the past Holmes-and-young-friend. Reading the blurb on the back of this book got me excited that the two strands would actually merge in this book. I guess I was expecting something a little sci fi--either time travel, or nonaging, or at least a grandson of a character we're familar with from the other series.
Not getting that deep connection was a disappointment for me, but I think it the fault of the jacket blurb rather than the fault of the author.
I'm already hoping for the next book in either series. Soon, I hope!
Not getting that deep connection was a disappointment for me, but I think it the fault of the jacket blurb rather than the fault of the author.
I'm already hoping for the next book in either series. Soon, I hope!
Beverly D. (Brezybev) reviewed The Art of Detection (Kate Martinelli, Bk 5) on + 56 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
I absolutely loved this book! I love the Kate Martinelli series & like the Mary Russell series, but King has managed to merge (at least Sherlock Holmes) into a Martinelli mystery in this one. And she's done a terrific job of it. I highly recommend this book & no I don't even have a copy to trade....
Helpful Score: 2
I love Laurie King - I think she is one of the best out there, with 2 distinctly different series and several stand alone books. The Art of Detections weaves together two of her series topics. Kate Martinelli, a San Francisco cop, encounters a case involving Sherlock Holmes devotees. (Her other series involves Mary Russell, the wife of Sherlock Holmes). King is a very intelligent, literate writer who can write a great, very human mystery. Compelling characters and good plots. Highly recommended for those who like novelistic mysteries rather than quick and simple who-dunnits.
Helpful Score: 1
Another excellent book, weaving together the story lines of a murder being investigated by Kate and Al, and a 90 year old manuscript supposedly written by Arthur Conan Doyle. The story lines intertwine with a master's touch.
