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A Study in Amber (Holmes and Holmes Book 1) Kindle Edition

by P. J. Humphrey (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

4.1 135 ratings

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In the early 21st century, the ghost of Sherlock Holmes mysteriously turns up in the San Francisco apartment of a young would-be detective, a woman named Sheridan (Sherry) Holmes. His sudden appearance in the old Victorian doesn't really shock her much, since the woman's adoptive mother, a B-list Hollywood actress, has always told her she was a descendant of the great detective, But will she be able to solve crimes as he did in the 19th century? Or will he have to get involved to guide her career?

She realizes she must prove she has his skills, so she accepts his challenge to solve a murder in the very neighborhood where she lives, Since, as a ghost, Holmes is unable to leave the apartment, she recruits Mark Watson, the young handyman who maintains old Victorians. Trying to learn the truth leads to their uncovering a previous murder and a dangerous encounter with the killer.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00X099SY2
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Phyllis A. Humphrey; 1st edition (April 30, 2015)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 30, 2015
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1055 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 85 pages

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Phyllis A. Humphrey
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I was born Phyllis Ashworth in Oak Park, Il., and attended Northwestern. I met my husband in California and we live there still.
As a child I read everything I could get my hands on and I knew I wanted to be a writer. Besides writing, I'm active in our local performing arts club where I sometimes act in plays or sing in musicals. I'm a member of Romance Writers of America as well as Mystery Writers of America and have recently formed a local writer's group in my community, dedicated to helping aspiring writers to network.
My credits include ten romance novels, four mystery novels, three mystery novellas, a mainstream novel and a non-fiction book, plus articles and short stories. I was a Golden Heart finalist and one of my novels won the San Diego Book Award. I was also a finalist in the 2012 St. Martin's Press Malice Domestic "Best First Traditional Mystery" contest
I have ghost-written three books, one published in the religious field and two self-published by a businessman client. Plus two radio scripts produced by American Radio Theater. My article, "Two-Part Harmony," was published in The Writer Magazine. The article, "Critique Groups, A Writer's Best Friend," appeared in San Diego Writers Monthly.
I have been on radio and television (for my non-fiction book), have participated in book signings in stores, plus book fairs, and have been featured in national and local magazines. Finally, I am a member of Mensa and am listed in Who's Who in American Women.
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Sharon Weyant-Muir

Lively twist with Sherlock as a ghost

Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2024

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This novella was fast-paced and exciting! The characters were believable and Sherlock' s amazement at all the changes over 100 years was in character. I was disappointed to discover it was only a novella and not a full length novel. And it was set in San Francisco, a city I have lived in and like very much. Another plus.

Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2021

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As a Sherlock Holmes huge fan, I read a lot of Sherlock-related stories and novels.
Lately, I find that there is a trend of female versions of the famous detective and I am always curious to see what the author did in his/her story.
This is the first book where we meet not only a woman who claims that she is blood-related to Sherlock Holmes, for whom she believes that really existed, but we also meet the ghost of the very same detective.
It is a pretty cute story definitely worth reading even if the beginning is a bit slow and maybe not so appealing. Just give it a try.

Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2017

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A totally different type of Sherlock Holmes story. Holmes is a ghost seen only be a young girl. She does the footwork and together they try to solve a case. A little bit of comedy since Holmes is thrust into the modern era.

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CJ man

Great book.

Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2020

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Great book. Love each character. Although Holmes needs to be able to at least leave the apartment. Hope to see you in the next crime saga.

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Cycling pastor

Interesting take on the Holmes genre

Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2020

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I recently saw a video with a story line about Holme’s sister, so I saw this and thought it might be interesting. Premise is someone who believes she is the descendant of Sherlock Holmes and lives in modern times. Her fascination leads her to recreate Holme’s study, and the ghost of Sherlock is visible and speaks to her but no one else can see or hear him. She sees herself as a potential private investigator, and takes on a mystery, with her Aunt and a handyman who happens to be named Watson. First mystery is has a decent twist to it.

Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2016

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Loved the story line. Quite an improvision having the character of Sherlock Holmes appear to the main character as a ghost that only she can see. Great dialog between these two characters. Adds a bit of whimsy to the story. Very enjoyable reading, couldn't put it down.

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C.A.Collins

Just not my cuppa

Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2022

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I like different takes on Holmes. I've read some good ones some bad ones and some meh ones. A Study in Amber I'd call meh.

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Cute entertaining reading 📚

Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2020

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A Sherlock Holmes novella with a twist, he now is a ghost 👻in San Francisco. The novella is will written with interesting characters. The story line is complicated with twist and turns leading to the conclusion. I would recommend this novella to Holmes fans. Enjoy reading 🔰2020 👒

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