It might be 1893 and the modern world may in fullswing, but cowboy gustav old red amlingmeyer is. A holmes on the range mystery holmes on the range mysteries. Jul 22, 2007 this is a great reworking of the holmes conceit, and one suspects hockensmith will have a steady readership as long as the amlingmeyers are on the case. Holmes on the range mystery has 6 entries in the series. Steve hockensmith is also the author of on the wrong track, the second mystery to feature big red and old red. His first novel featuring big red and old red, holmes on the range, was a finalist for the edgar, the anthony, the shamus and the dilys award. Volume 2 holmes on the range mysteries by steve hockensmith isbn. Sherlockians, western fans and mystery lovers who enjoy their whodunits leavened with humor should all be delighted by hockensmiths. Holmes on the range series 7 primary works 7 total works cowboys otto big red amlingmeyer and his brother gustav old red in 1890s montana, who got interested in being detectives after reading a sherlock holmes story, in the holmes on the range series. Winnie the pooh has a certain way about him, a way of doing things that has made him the worlds most beloved bear. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Cowboys otto big red amlingmeyer and his brother gustav old red in 1890s montana, who got interested in being detectives after reading a sherlock holmes story, in the holmes on the range series. Gustav amlingmeyer, the eldest of the two siblings, has been inspired by the adventures of sherlock holmes as read by his brother, otto, out of harpers weekly. Cowboy detectives gustav and otto amlingmeyer, the heroes of last years delightfully offbeat holmes on the range, are back on the trail in steve hockensmiths on the wrong track.
Filled with all the wit, flavor, humor, and suspense that made holmes on the range such a critical hit, on the wrong tack will have you rushing to the station. You will be able to follow along just fine without having read them, but it is much more fun if you know all the back story. The fourth book the crack in the lens, will be available at the end of july. A holmes on the range mystery holmes on the range mysteries volume 2. A holmes on the range mystery holmes on the range mysteries book 2. The holmes on the range mystery series in order steve. A holmes on the range mystery holmes on the range mysteries volume 2 hockensmith, steve on. Saddle up for mystery and adventure in the old west with the first five books in the holmes on the range series holmes on the range, on the wrong track, the black dove, the crack in the lens and worlds greatest sleuth. Despite having solved a devilish murder just a year ago holmes on the range, 2006, the amlingmeyer brothers are out of work and rubbing their last nickels together in the utah territory in 1893.
A holmes on the range mystery holmes on the range mysteries book 2 ebook. The book cover show and side shows wear from age so please enlarge 264192439269. Detective and mystery stories fiction montana ranch life cowboys brothers. On the wrong track by steve hockensmith overdrive rakuten. The holmes on the range book series by steve hockensmith includes books holmes on the range, on the wrong track, the black dove, and several more. A holmes on the range mystery holmes on the range mysteries book 2 04nov2016. Martins minotaur is the debut novel from steve hockensmith and introduced the characters of gustav old red amlingmeyer and his younger brother otto big red amlingmeyer. One worships sherlock holmes, despite not being able to read, and the other is the relenting watson to his older siblings penchant to play detective. Otto and gustav amlingmeyer, disciples of the gospel according to holmes, are once more on the prowl. He is the author of the critically acclaimed holmes on the range, on the wrong track and the black dove featuring old and big red. The the spirit of the ac doyle sherlock holmes stories, the focus is on the deduction. A holmes on the range mystery holmes on the range mysteries hockensmith, steve on. On the wrong track holmes on the range mystery, book 2 by. Contributor to periodicals, including hollywood reporter, chicago tribune, fort worth startelegram, newsday, alfred hitchcocks mystery magazine, ellery queens mystery magazine, and total.
Hockensmith was born in the town of louisville, kentucky. This includes going on a long trail ride, even though a train could get him there ten times faster. Hockensmith gained popularity with the holmes on range mystery series. The black dove is all about the tough private detective trying to unravel a mystery in chinatown. On the wrong track holmes on the range mystery, book 2. The first book in the series holmes on the range is a classic mystery with a long list of suspects. A holmes on the range mystery holmes on the range mysteries steve hockensmith.
A holmes on the range mystery holmes on the range mysteries book 2 kindle edition by hockensmith, steve. Gustav old red amlingmeyer is an oldfashioned kind of guy. Nov 17, 2017 showboating and taunting moments in boxing. Feb 28, 2006 he also writes a monthly column for alfred hitchcocks mystery magazine called reel crime, and his stories appear a few times a year in ellery queens mystery magazine. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. The second on the wrong track is a thriller complete with train robbers and runaway locomotives. Holmes on the range by steve hockensmith goodreads. On the wrong track holmes on the range series, book 2. Steve hockensmith was born on 17 august 1968 and is a renowned american author. This story does a great job of showing that it is inspired by holmes, but is able to stand on its own, just like the characters are able to do. That being said, old red still likes to do things the old fashioned way. On the wrong track a holmes on the range mystery holmes this is an excellent sequel to the debut novel holmes on the range featuring the prodigious amlingmeyer brothers the amateur sleuths take their cues from the king of all sleuths sherlock holmes and they are once again on the trackliterallyof a killer this novel takes place on a train bound for san francisco.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. On the wrong track 2 by steve hockensmith 2007, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. If you havent read the first two books in the series. Holmes on the range mysteryseries overdrive rakuten. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. A holmes on the range mystery holmes on the range mysteries 1st edition by steve hockensmith hardcover, 304 pages, published 2007. On the wrong track is the second in the series following drovers otto big red and gustav old red amlingmeyer, brothers and readers of sherlock holmes in the old west. The last several occur after on the wrong track, and one after the black dove. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Contributor biographical information for library of congress. William dufris hired to guard the pacific express during a trip to san francisco, crimesolving cowboy sleuths gustav old red amlingmeyer and his brother, big red, deal with a scheming gang of outlaws and a. A holmes on the range mystery, by steve hockensmith. A holmes on the range mystery holmes on the range mysteries book 2 kindle edition by steve hockensmith.
On the wrong track steve hockensmith, author, william dufris, narrated by, william dufris, read by, read by william dufris. On the wrong track holmes on the range gustav old red amlingmeyer is an oldfashioned kind of guy. Seven holmes on the range mysteries book of the holmes. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading on the wrong track. Holmes on the range holmes on the range mystery series. Despite the fact that they make him toss his cookies, gustav convinces his younger brother otto to sign on with the southern pacific railroad as undercover detectives. Several of hockensmiths short stories have been nominated for awards in the mystery field. He currently resides in the bay area, california with his wife, a pet dog, and two children.
On the wrong track has got to be up there with the best books ive ever read and has me very eager to read the third one, the black dove and get a copy of the first one. Vintage book mystery range hardback charles seltzer antique. Createspace independent publishing platform, 9781539948629, 304pp. If youre a fan of the first two holmes on the range novels, you wont be disappointed, and if the black dove is your first foray into the series, you wont feel lost. I was looking through my tbr mountain the other day, and unearthed on the wrong track. Gustav, known as old red, still dreams of being a frontier sherlock holmes. A holmes on the range mystery holmes on the range mysteries steve hockensmith on. On the wrong track is the second novel in the holmes on the range series by that was released in 2007. On the wrong track, 2007, part of the holmes on the range series. The story fits together nicely as any good mystery should and it kept me pushing forward, deeper and deeper into the book, wanting to learn what had happened and whodunit. With a bit of cash in their pokes, they are temporarily freed from cowpunching and can focus on an even meatier case of murder.
Holmes on the range is a mystery starring two brothers working as ranch hands in 1893 montana. Find the complete holmes on the range book series by steve hockensmith. Mar 06, 2020 on the wrong track a holmes on the range mystery holmes this is an excellent sequel to the debut novel holmes on the range featuring the prodigious amlingmeyer brothers the amateur sleuths take their cues from the king of all sleuths sherlock holmes and they are once again on the trackliterallyof a killer this novel takes place on a train bound for san francisco. A holmes on the range mystery holmes on the range mysteries steve hockensmith detective and mystery stories fiction montana ranch life cowboys brothers. These last stories should be read after those novels because there are spoilers in the stories. So when its old red who insists on guarding the pacific express, despite a generationsold family distrust of the farm stealin, ca. The complete series list for a holmes on the range mystery steve hockensmith. Holmes on the range audiobooks listen to the full series. As a lively holmes takeoff, as an inventive melding of mystery and western genres, and as a new source of.
A holmes on the range mystery holmes on the range mysteries by steve hockensmith and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Books by steve hockensmith authors like steve hockensmith. Another holmes on the range blend of western and mystery, on the wrong track is something different in the mystery world and is a top pick for discriminating mystery libraries looking for an outstanding blend of vivid plot, high drama, and strong characterization. Holmes on the range 2006 finalist 2007 anthony award for best first novel finalist 2007 dilys award. Steve hockensmith writes a monthly column for alfred hitchcocks mystery magazine, and he is the author of. Steve hockensmith books list of books by author steve. The brothers are hired by a ranch, owned by absent english aristocrats, and observe lots of mysterious behavior from the regular employees. It might be 1893 and the modern world may in fullswing, but cowboy gustav old red amlingmeyer is an oldfashioned kind of guy. Steve hockensmith writes a monthly column for alfred hitchcocks mystery magazine, and he is the author of holmes on the range, an edgar award finalist and the beginning of his highly successful holmes on the range mystery series. Now, i would have sworn i had read all of the holmes on the range books, but the cover did not look familiar, so i thought id read the first few pages to remind myself of the story. The tao of pooh by benjamin hoff, simon vance, audiobook. On the wrong track, old red and big reds much anticipated return, is filled with all of the wit, flavor, humor, and suspense that made hockensmiths debut, holmes on the range. Holmes on the range series, book 2 overdrive mp3 audiobook, overdrive listen.
Steve hockensmith born august 17, 1968 is an american author. Most of these stories predate the novel holmes on the range. A holmes on the range mystery holmes on the range mysteries at. In the tao of pooh, benjamin hoff shows that poohs way is amazingly consistent with the principles of living envisioned by the chinese founders of taoism. It is titled, mystery range by charles alden seltzer. When big red and old red amlingmeyer sign on as ranch hands at the secretive barvr cattle spread, theyre not expecting much more than hard work, bad pay, and a comfortable campfire around which they can enjoy their favorite pastime.
Sherlock holmes in a stetson turns out to be a dandy idea. Steve hockensmith is on the right track with, er, on the wrong track, an immediate sequel to last years holmes on the range, the westernmystery hybrid about the two amlingmeyer cowpoke brothers. The cowboy sherlocks ride again the black dove, 2008, etc. Hockensmith is the author of the holmes on the range mystery series. On the wrong track, old red and big reds much anticipated return, is filled with all of the wit, flavor, humor, and suspense that made hockensmiths debut, holmes on the range, so beloved by critics and fans alike. Steve hockensmith is the author of the novels holmes on the range and on the wrong track, as well as numerous short stories. Steve hockensmith in 1893, hired to guard the pacific express during a trip to san francisco, crimesolving cowboy sleuths gustav old red amlingmeyer and his brother, big red, deal with a scheming gang of outlaws.