Summary: A family curse. A mysterious murder. A ghostly black dog whose footsteps appear at the scene of the crime. First published in serial form beginning in 1901, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The Hound of the Baskervilles is one of the greatest mysteries ever written. Only one man in all the world—Sherlock Holmes—can handle a case of this caliber. He is the only hope of the Baskerville family, who summon him to put together the pieces of a puzzle that threatens to destroy them. The situation is grim. Rumors of a curse on the Baskerville family put fear into the hearts of the remaining members. With few clues for Holmes to work with, the heir to the Baskerville fortune receives a disturbing letter from an unknown sender, warning him of future danger. A mysterious man in disguise follows the detective's every step. It appears that time is running out before the killer will strike again. Can the great detective's mind uncover the secret at the heart of the Baskerville murder? Or is he contending with a curse and a killer from beyond this world? A beloved and intricate tale, The Hound of the Baskervilles is filled with terrifying twists and turns, all of the most nail-biting elements of a timeless mystery that has stumped all but the inimitable Holmes for many generations.
A couple weekends ago Teresa, Mom, and I watched the first season of the BBC show Sherlock. It was so much fun to watch. With the popularity of movies out too, Teresa and I were wondering if the books are as good. So I decided to give one a try. I found The Hound of the Baskervilles on dailylit.com (where you get free book straight to you e-mail). This book was quite entertaining. An old fashion mystery that left you guessing until the end who the was committing the crime. I would defiantly recommend this book!
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