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Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Paper Journal (John + Sherlock Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Harrison Kitteridge (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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It is nearing the turn of the 22nd century, and Sherlock Holmes isn't having much luck trying to be a detective. Social networking has morphed into a single, centralized, government-linked platform called The Archive. Every citizen has a Personal Archive File, which records all the significant (and most of the insignificant) moments of their lives and is open to everyone else. Birth records, school records, medical and financial records (virtually everything anyone could want to know about a person) are readily accessible to anyone who takes the time to look someone up. In a world that is ostensibly without secrets, what use are the keen deductive skills of Sherlock Holmes when they rarely reveal anything about a person a quick Archive search wouldn't? Add to that the recent development of a new crime-solving computer program, and human detectives are on the cusp of extinction. Unable to make a living at his chosen profession, Sherlock often falls into despair and abuses cocaine and morphine to quiet his mind.

Sherlock takes on a case involving a prolific blackmailer, and the lengths to which he goes to resolve the matter reveal a dark, incredibly manipulative side of him that leaves John Watson doubting whether he ever knew his dear friend at all. Sherlock’s actions set in motion a catastrophic sequence of events that threaten to destroy his relationship with John, which both men are coming to realize is deeply felt romantic love.

Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Paper Journal is a clever re-imagining of some of the classic Sherlock Holmes stories that expertly balances an action-packed adventure set in an eerily familiar dystopian future with a delicate love story.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01E4W612A
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Uprise Independent Press (May 31, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 31, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 454 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 269 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 32 ratings

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Harrison Kitteridge

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When I was a child, I wanted to be a detective, and I learned to read upside down, track people using their reflections in shop windows and take fingerprints using talcum powder and sello (scotch) tape. (My parents were smart enough to keep me away from Plaster of Paris.) I even started a Young Detective’s Club (yes, I was that kid). We disbanded after a few weeks because of a dearth of cases. I've never lost my interest in crime-solving and there is always room in my life for another police procedural. So, I suppose it’s fitting that my first novel is my take on the world’s most famous fictional detective. I am both an old school Sherlockian and a Johnlock shipper.

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4everNana
5.0 out of 5 stars A clever retelling of Sherlock Holmes
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2016
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A unique Sherlock Holmes pastiche, very well written, lots of detail and story build-up, but not boring or slow. I enjoyed the very clever use of the original Sir Arthur Conan Doyle writings, but moving the story into the late 21st century, a dark, Big Brother-esque and unsettling, prophetic time where everyone knows everything about everyone else, every moment of their lives logged onto their Life Management Device.

The story also heavily focuses on the deep growing friendship between Sherlock and John, both of whom realize eventually that what they feel is love. It’s a theme that even ACD included in his stories, these two individuals, damaged either physically, mentally or emotionally in some way, finding completeness and healing with each other.

The second half of the book focuses heavily on “Johnlock”, and also a deceptive, and sexually graphic, relationship that Sherlock takes on with a criminal mastermind’s female assistant in order to get closer to her boss in his murder investigation. There are very explicit sex scenes, something that most fans of SH pastiches are not usually expecting - some of it does relate directly to the plot, but most is rather gratuitous. Personally, I’d prefer that authors tone down the sex narration and let the readers fill in the blanks with their imagination, after all, the brain is the most powerful sex organ!

I really enjoy the overall writing style of Mr. Kitteridge, and look forward to his future Sherlock Holmes stories!
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Katherine
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous!!!
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2019
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Everyone wishes they will find a special person and /or a fulfilling career or hobby that gives life meaning. These characters from another time come to this story, find each other with some difficulties, re-imagine their careers and integrate their lives. It sounds like a simple story but it is not. Sherlock and John solve a mystery and then use the same tools to sort out their relationship. If you are analytical, if you like puzzles or mysteries, and enjoy reducing complex things to their simplest terms, I think you may enjoy this book.
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Paige Sauvetterre
4.0 out of 5 stars A good follow-up ... wonder if there will be more?
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2017
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I liked this novel but come away thinking I missed something. First off, as with the back history book written by the same author (which I highly recommend), this book is M/M ... therefore, why the M/F journal? POSSIBLE SPOILERS: I understand what Holmes was trying to get Watson to understand, especially when they're at a changing point in their relationship but I have to admit, I skimmed through the journal. I also got confused as to the timing of events for the actual mystery ... along with a bit of disappointment that Holmes got so caught up in himself and actually did not solve this mystery. In the end, I think the book had a bit too much angst between the M/Cs. These are the reasons for the 4 instead of 5 stars. Yet this being said, there was a lot of mature insight into people (not just characters). I found myself highlighting and noting on my Kindle quite a few passages that were applicable to my own life. When a book leaves me thinking, it's a good book. Overall, even with my misgivings, I would recommend this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, a little pricey, but worth it.
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2016
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Great book, little pricey, but I feel it was worth it. You should check out Kitteridge's other book on Wattpad (Before Holmes met Watson), it happens before this book, and you can even read a preview of this book on wattpad. Seeing how I got the 'first' book (before Holmes met Watson), free, I felt this book was worth the money.
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Dieselle
5.0 out of 5 stars Sherlockian diary
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2016
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A delicate book about love, doubts, solitude, without romance, with adventures and crimes, set in a not to far future where privacy is banned... Amazing ! I am impatient to read the next one
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Sonia Kenfield
5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely a must read!
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2019
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Perfect for Sherlock fans, excellent author.
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Nathalia
5.0 out of 5 stars Satisfying book
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2016
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This book is 10/10 would read again. It's definitely worth the time and money it will bring great emotion to the reader.
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Natasha
5.0 out of 5 stars An under appreciated treasure trove!
Reviewed in Canada on August 4, 2020
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How shall I begin?
As a Sherlock Holmes pastiche collector, I am typically very critical. Modern or futuristic renderings often take the blunt of my frustrations, inducing endless, perhaps overly harsh criticisms. As such a person, you must understand what a rare gem ‘Sherlock Holmes the Adventure of the Paper Journal’ was to find.
On a technical level this book scored high—Pros flowed well, and the plot superbly structured. As rare as it is to find a quality Sherlockian pastiche, even more so is it to find a mystery of any type that genuinely surprises me at every twist without needing to deliberately hide information. The narrative is well balanced for plot, romance and unexpected, well written hilarity. I often laughed, gasped, and swore aloud in the dark of my room unashamedly whilst reading.
All that, and I didn’t even touch upon characterization. The cast made up of both canon and original characters, was well thought out, each character’s identity individual to their experiences.
Unfortunately, as with every story, it bore its flaws too. I felt some instances (especially those pertaining to Mary’s experiences) were unnecessary, and often overtly cruel. These however, proved somewhat plot relevant later on. Perhaps I am squeamish to brutal honesty.
Despite my qualms, I feel this book outgrew the Sherlockian legacy, where many were unable to escape its hulking shadow, becoming its own unique story.
So, to conclude my ramblings; a recommendation.
If you are an open minded individual, have been dying for an equally plot and romance driven story, or have sometimes felt alienated from your place both in time and society, you will feel at home in this book, such as I have.
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Viola
5.0 out of 5 stars A fresh new take that incorporates tradition
Reviewed in Italy on March 28, 2018
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Though it is set in the future, this Sherlock Holmes story doesn't forget its origins, and it mentions the majority of the traditional canon stories, creating a nice sense of continuity; some of those references are very clever and with some funny spins on them. I love Kitteridge's prose: it flows smoothly and it has some very nice, very charming turns of phrase.
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Brenda L
5.0 out of 5 stars Would buy this book again
Reviewed in Canada on February 1, 2017
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What I love is that I always believed that Sherlock and Watson were in love but social conventions deem it taboo. The uniqueness of this approach keeps the reader enthralled. Hope there will be more in the future.
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