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  • The Case of the Damaged Detective

  • 5-Minute Sherlock, Book 1
  • By: Drew Hayes
  • Narrated by: Scott Aiello, Carol Monda
  • Length: 7 hrs and 49 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (376 ratings)
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Summary

A mystery/road trip/buddy comedy/action adventure from the author of Second Hand Curses.

A dance club full of bodies. Cause of death - a mystery. The lone survivor - a man, raving like a lunatic, wearing only a deerstalker hat.

Now, the man who calls himself Sherman Holmes is being studied like a lab rat by a top-secret government agency. How is it he can be barely clinging to reality one minute - yet be a seeming genius the next? Within his brain might just be the greatest scientific breakthrough of the millennium, if anyone can figure out how to access it.

Enter the agent code named Watson.

Once a rising star, a deadly betrayal sent him spiraling into uncertainty and paranoia. Now saddled with moving Sherman to a more-secure facility, he must prove he’s still up to the task. With enemies on their heels, a whole country to cross, and Sherman ranting in his ear, the job proves to be more of a challenge than Watson ever anticipated.

With Watson’s experience and the bizarre insights of his own twisted mind, Sherman just might survive. But can Watson survive Sherman?

©2019 Andrew Hayes (P)2019 Audible Originals, LLC.

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Excellent book.

I loved this book, funny at times. Both men had problems, although different problems, they helped each other. They became true friends. I highly recommend this book.

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Drew Hayes, Legend

Grabbed everything from Drew Hayes after first reading Corpies. Although not of the same vein, this is still a fantastic listen. Narrators bring all the characters to life and the story itself is a bolt from the blue. Excellent.

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Home Sweet Holmes

Thoroughly enjoyed. Wasn't entirely sure what I was getting myself into? But it turned into an unexpected gem!

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Amazing fun

Welcome to the world of Sherman Holmes, great spiffing fun and an enjoyable time.
I'll grab the next one on my way out othis one😉

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loved it

Well written in a light hearted style and the narration was very good well done

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I loved it!

Such a fun tale, and the characters were brought to life by the narration. I especially loved Sherman's outbursts and the way Watson grew into his role. I bought the second book as soon as I finished this one.

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Fun

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A great bit of escapism and fun.

This is a great book. Generally fun and often funny. It isn't a nitty gritty grim detective novel but rather an enjoyable romp that is right on the edge of being silly. I was recommending it to people before I'd even finished it. Thoroughly enjoyable and a good length. The narration was top notch too.

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A good, unusual listen, looking forward to a great series

Ok, so was really unsure on this, but I really enjoyed this, nice easy listening and quirky in a good way. Nicely done!

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Thoroughly enjoyable

A great read, updated and borrowed bits and pieces from ACD’s world famous detective add enjoyment for me

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