The Outrage at the Diogenes Club

Sherlock Holmes and the American Literati, Book 4

By: Daniel D Victor

Narrated by: Ben Carling

In 1910, American author and social critic Jack London began writing The Assassination Bureau, Ltd., a work that he never completed. Now, thanks to the recently discovered manuscript of Dr. John Watson, we know why. The early part of London's book describes a secret organization - scoffed at or ignored by police officials - that conspires to murder influential political and social leaders. Not until Sherlock Holmes is provoked into action by threats close to home does anyone appear able to stop the Assassination Bureau. As Holmes and Watson proceed, they uncover devilish plots involving the deaths of some of the most prominent figures in history - from American Presidents to European heads of state, from murderous gangsters to muckraking writers like Jack London himself. With a deadly timing-device ticking, Sherlock Holmes hopes to prevent any further murders from threatening world peace. But by 1912, is he already too late?

©2016 Daniel Victor (P)2017 MX Publishing

Okay story

An okay story. Well written, traditional story, but not very engaging. It plods on a bit without much action or investigation work.

London’s List

Jack London seeks out Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson concerning a list of people that will be murdered by a group of assassins. London explains how he acquired the list and as delusional. As time goes on the people on this list either die or have an attempt on their life.

Great Story with Historical Characters

Excellent story with historical characters (most notably Jack London). The performance was top notch. Highly recommend.