Sherlock Holmes and the wisdom of the dead - Rodolfo Martinez 
"I've often said, Watson, when you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable it may seem, is true. But what happens when you can not eliminate the impossible? "
Following a strange case of impersonation, the famous London detective becomes involved in a fierce sectarian intrigue Luciferian, the legendary Golden Dawn and Freemasonry Egyptian, for possession of the ultimate grimoire, a book that opens the gates of hell known by many names: Al Azif, the book they say the spirits of the Desert, the Book dead names ... or the Necronomicon. Rodolfo Martinez
placed face to face with two great literary myths of all times: the detective of Baker Street and Providence alone. The result is a gripping narrative that could be signed by that photographer and lover of fairy named Arthur Conan Doyle's spiritualism.
Is it possible to love a creature of fiction? Oh, yes. And my absolute love for Mr. Holmes has lasted me more than I've felt for some of my partners ... Cold, haughty, childishly selfish, ruthless and logical, brilliant in short, the researcher created by Arthur Conan Doyle is probably a literary personalities most attractive of the detective genre. On the negative side, it is always blamed some misogyny (although it is debatable, there is the story of Irene Adler to prove it and also his exquisite manners to the feminists to be cruising in his adventures), not to mention misanthropic tendencies only exception to his faithful friend Watson, who joins him not only a bombproof friendship but also an unbalanced set of roles in which the good doctor does not go very encouraged. In short, part of the skill with which it is built the character of Holmes assumes that it is a human being and as such, is composed of both virtues and defects in equal parts.
we know and love through their cases, some less prominent, others, like "A Study in Scarlet" and "The Hound of the Baskervilles", exciting and unforgettable, but Doyle's death, that was it invention. Substitutes will be happy with low-grade or enjoy others equally interesting but substantially different. Until now.
He asked if Doyle was a great lover of spiritualism, could ever imagine to be invoked with such skill through the talent and devotion of Rodolfo Martinez lucky. Its internalization in the world of Holmes and Watson, their ability to accurately recreate the style, atmosphere, the dialogues of the adventures of the detective, are amazing and give the reader the invaluable gift of being once again with some old and dear friends who had already written off forever. Martinez is not limited to expanding the frontiers of holmesiano world with new adventures, but also ventures into the fusion of two genres are as attractive as the detective and supernatural, mixing, for instance that some will make your mouth water classic detective adventures against the backdrop of the fabled Lovecraftian.
the merger is coming very graceful, though the first adventure is recounted in the book ("Sherlock Holmes and the wisdom of the dead ") I was very short and I missed a little more development. The second, however, I have little ambition, but I like the nods to Stoker. And the third is a standard case of Holmes besides being an excellent exercise in style, goes a step further evidence that Doyle could suggest, but never quite revealing.
The overall assessment is good, it leaves a great taste and also causes the itch of addiction . Fortunately, the author has not been in this book and has published several more, hopefully the same level as the first.'ll keep reporting.
DATA BOOK
TITLE: "SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE WISDOM OF THE DEAD
AUTHOR: MARTINEZ RODOLFO
EDITORIAL: Bibliopolis
YEAR: 2004 SCORE
**** (four shots)
