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A well done Sherlock Holmes mystery. I particularly liked the flavor of this one. It felt fresh in that it was not set in London but in Rome, followed two time lines and didn't involve a murder. While not unique, it was refreshing different. In this tale, Holmes is tasked with finding a group of cameos done by the famous artist Michelangelo that was stolen from the Vatican. These are works that could ruin the church of the public finds out...

Another wonderful Sherlock Holmes pastiche by @Richryan52 ! I enjoyed this immensely. I love the dual timeline (1901 & 1501), the clever plot & suspenseful writing. It's a well-researched and engaging read!

Rating: 4.5🌟

For my full review please visit https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2631812041

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I just read this Sherlock novel, thanks to @Richryan52 ! It is set in alternating timelines, 1501 & 1901. Sherlock & John are summoned by the pope to recover some stolen cameos, which were supposed to be a secret, carved by Michelangelo on papal commission—hence the 2nd story line. A 3rd narrative line threw me a bit, but this was a great story and obviously well-researched. I recommend to Sherlock Holmes fans and lovers of historical fiction.

My publisher was kind enough to send me this. Makes me wish I had taken Italian in high school

My debut book, The Vatican Cameos: A Sherlock Holmes Adventure, has been selected as Novel of the Year — Readers‘ Choice, by Underground Book Reviews. A big thank you to all the Litens who voted for it!

The stellar @Richryan52 has a book up for a vote in a poll. I voted 😁👍🏻! Here's the link: https://poll.fbapp.io/2017-underground-book-reviews-novel-of-the-year/zWzxXsTH .

A big thanks to all the Litens who voted. And if you haven‘t there is still time

Please vote for Richard 😊 follow the lowest link (@cobwebmoth indicates) on his page as seen in the picture let‘s go Litens let‘s show our support 😋

Hey Litens, with just a week left to vote the race is getting tight and I could use your help. The Vatican Cameos is up for an award. Please visit undergroundbookreviews.org and search “poll.” Then click on the gray vote bar. On the next page, highlight my cover, scroll to the bottom and hit submit. Please take two minutes to vote. Thanks so much

Ryan does an excellent job creating an intriguing historical fiction. The plot was believable and the suspense kept building.
Having only watched Sherlock Holmes, I can't comment on how true to the original Ryan was in this endeavor, but I kept seeing Bendict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman in my mind as I was reading this.
If you're a fan of Sherlock or enjoy the historical fiction genre, this is a worthwhile read.

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In a bit of shameless self-promotion and a pun I get to use but once a year: just remember there‘s no place like Holmes for the holidays (Amazon was discounting the hardcover version of this book)

Wanted to wish all my Liten friends the happiest of Thanksgivings!!!

4/5 I found this an enjoyable Holmes tale. I liked the format between 1901 with the Pope & Holmes and the 1501 historical background with Michelangelo. The historical intrigue was fascinating and felt real.

Just an FYI for any Holmes fans. MX Publishing released the hardcover version of The Vatican Cameos today

Humbled but pleased to announce The Vatican Cameos has been shortlisted for the Chanticleer Mystery & Mayhem Award.

What a wonderful book !! Absolutely entertaining from the first page to the last ! I don't know how the author did it but he was able to have a cliff hanger at the end of every chapter !!! I did not want to put it down !!! Well done !! I would give this 5 stars !!

My book The Vatican Cameos was named a silver medalist in the Readers Choice Awards competition.

My book "The Vatican Cameos " just made the long list for a book award

The Vatican Cameos finds Sherlock Holmes working in behalf of the pope. The odd chapters are set in1901 Rome while the even chapters take place in 1501 Rime and are told from the point of view of the artist Michelangelo. Since I wrote it, I am biased. I would appreciate any and all feedback

This was my first book. I am brand new to litsy. Any advice anyone can give would be greatly appreciated