(Read by Steven Moffat and Simon Vance; Brilliance Audio; 20 CDs; 25 hours and 23 minutes; $29.99/ download; $20.99)
Introduced by the producers of BBC's "Sherlock," and narrated with much 茅lan by Moffat and Vance, this is an excellent starting point for young listeners who have not read the three novels and 16 short stories in this collection. However, if you are familiar with Conan Doyle's oeuvre, you may be disappointed at the brevity of the commentary preceding each story, as each contains only a few sentences. That said, expect various intonations and a masterful reading by Vance, an experienced narrator with a smooth and lovely voice and the ability to convey all manner of accents. Offering over 25 hours of superb listening, this is a great value compared to most audiobooks. Grade: B +
