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Hemlock Jones & The Angel of Death (Hemlock Jones Chronicles) Paperback – October 3, 2019

by Justin Carroll (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 47 ratings
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Ten doors down from the home of a world famous ‘consulting detective’ lives twelve-year-old Hemlock Jones, and her recently arrived housemate and unwitting companion, Edward Whitlow.Hired to ‘demystify’ the mystery of a man's murder by a terrifying angelic spectre, Hemlock and Edward’s investigations will lead them all over Victorian London, uncovering bizarre and deadly foes, figures from Hemlock’s hidden past, and a plot to take over the city...Hemlock Jones & The Angel of Death is the first of the Hemlock Jones Chronicles, a series of detective adventures for children and adults, set in Victorian London.WINNER: Silver Medal, 9-12 year old category, 2017 Wishing Shelf Awards.
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Nielsen (October 3, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1916165400
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1916165403
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.52 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 47 ratings

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Ever since he stopped wanting to be a dinosaur, Justin Carroll wanted to be a writer. He graduated with a degree in English Literature and Language from King's College, London in 2004 and now, when not writing, he fritters away his time on all manner of geeky things.

Shortlisted for several international short story competitions, Justin was a finalist in the 2010 British Fantasy Awards with "Careful What You Wish For" (Wyvern Publishing) and placed in the top twenty of the NYCMidnight Short Story Challenge twice.

December 2012 saw the birth of Justin Carroll’s first novel: ‘Everything’s Cool’ – a dark, psychological thriller.

His second novel, the mid-grade/YA ‘Hemlock Jones & The Angel of Death’, the first in the Hemlock Jones Chronicles, was published in 2016. It won a silver medal at the 2017 Wishing Shelf Awards, and was listed as a top 5 read by a number of blogger-reviewers.

The second in the series, 'Hemlock Jones & The Underground Orphans' was published in 2019, and follows the continuing exploits of Hemlock and her friend and assistant, Edward.

Find out more about Justin Carroll and his books on the author’s website:

www.justin-carroll.com/

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Ron Mac
5.0 out of 5 stars “We must away!” …and thus it begins.
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2017
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~This book caught my eye because of the overall Victorian appearance of it, the reference to a flat on Baker Street, and the promise of a good mystery. AND I got everything that I was expecting!
~There were some, not so veiled references to another Baker Street detective…a fun sort of name dropping. I liked the two main characters…Hemlock Jones and Edward Whitlow. Plus, there are several other interesting side characters…the kind, but somewhat unaware housekeeper…the unbelieving police inspector…the American uncle…and a worthy adversarial archenemy. All the characters were presented to the reader slowly and allowed to grow and develop over the length of the chapters.
~I did like that this book was written for the Young Reader…however, I…an ‘older’ reader…found it quite intriguing and it kept my interest all the way to the very end. Having two eleven year old detective-like main characters forces one to let go of some elements of reality…however, so does reading stories about Sherlock Holmes, or any number of good sci-fi/mystery/detective stories
~The story unfolded smoothly, with some twists and surprises. There was adventure, danger, mystery, and the process was unfolded by Hemlock, in a most demystifying way.
~The book is described as "Hemlock Jones Chronicles Book 1" this would indicate that there are more books to come. None are listed at present…but I am definitely looking forward to reading more of Jones and Whitlow’s adventures! I encourage Justin Carroll to continue on writing.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2017
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When I was 12, I snuggled under the covers late at night reading all the mysteries I could get my hands on. The best, it seems, were written for adults, featuring adult protagonists. Now that I am an adult myself, I seem to have reverted to reading teen and YA mysteries.

Hemlock Jones and the Angel of Death by Justin Carroll is one such novel. It is the story of a brilliant 12-year-old girl, Hemlock Jones, who lives near Sherlock Holmes and sometimes steals his cases. She solves them with the help of her also brilliant companion, Edward Whitlow.

If you can imagine the place of a a 12-year-old girl in London during this time period, then you will understand the difficulty that Carroll must have faced writing a believable Hemlock Jones. She persuades numerous adults of her "demystifying" capabilities, convinces a cabby to embark on a high-speed chase and even navigates a gentleman's club. These are but a few of the adventures in this action-packed novel.

This book does not come off as fan fiction, but Carroll does a great job capturing the period and the overall flavor of a Holmes investigation. I believe there is but one mention of the great detective's name, as it is forbidden to say his name aloud in Hemlock's presence.

Self-published authors are often criticized for editing, proofreading and formatting issues. This particular novel is very professionally edited and formatted. I did not love the cover, but it was professionally done and did not detract from my enjoyment of the story.

I look forward to reading the next adventure in the series!
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Mary Gould
4.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious!
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2018
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Hemlock Jones and the Angel of Death by Justin Carroll is a delightful read for not only young adults but everyone. Carroll has blended several classic themes into a fresh page-turning storyline for two precocious children.

Hemlock Jones leads us through the streets of London, described by her newly unwitting accomplice, Edward Whitlock. Both are boarding with Mrs Figgins on Baker Street and are present three weeks before school starts. Hemlock has made it known to Edward, and apparently others, that she can solve mysteries. Her self-described title is a demystifier. A caller, Mrs Bantam, seeks private investigator services for her husband’s murder who died in the middle of dinner when an apparition pointed at him. Hemlock fast-talks her way into landing the job and drags reluctant Edward along as her assistant to investigate the strange circumstances.

The entire book is enjoyable, but I was particularly amused with the spider attack. Darkly hilarious. I recommend this book to everyone.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great children's mystery!!!
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2020
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So wonderful to find a smart, headstrong, capable female character in a children's fantasy/mystery series! Beautifully written, wonderfully original, suspenseful, engaging characters, everything I want in a mystery. Perfect for children ages 9 and older, but also a treat for adults who will enjoy the literary references.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Meet the latest residents of Baker Street!
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2016
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For those trying to get through the hiatus between seasons of BBC Sherlock, give Hemlock Jones a whirl! Sharp minded demystifier, Hemlock Jones and her new consulting associate, Edward Whitlow, embark on a journey to solve a series of mysterious murders. A fantastic young adult book which adults will also enjoy! With a smattering of steampunk and the a call back to some of the famous historical icons, the Victorian London setting is picture perfect. The writing is the perfect balance of detailed description and witty dialogue without going overboard with unnecessary details. The book is well paced and a wonderful read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Page turner
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2016
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Wonderful read - I kept finding myself thinking how well this would translate to a movie as I made my way through it and had to force myself to slow down so as not to rush through to find out what happens at the end!

Good read for anyone from young adult on up - adults, don't shy away - it's a nice break from your heavier or run-of-the-mill reads out there.

Can't wait to see what Hemlock gets up to next - I'm hoping this is the first of what turns into a robust series from an up and coming author!
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Irini Merakou
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book.
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2017
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I started reading this book with an ambivalent mood. It won me over big time. Great characters, great plot. Also a very nice nod to Arthur Conan Doyle. A definite recommendation for my nieces.
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Karen
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful holiday read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 23, 2016
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I thoroughly enjoyed this well-written book. The references and plot turns made it fun for me to read, while the story line is just right for young adults. I plan to give it to my niece since Hemlock is a great role model for little girls with her feisty can-do attitude. Looking forward to more stories about the dynamic Eddie & Hemlock duo!
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Carlo
5.0 out of 5 stars Talented writer, not to be missed
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 18, 2020
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Justin Carroll is an incredible author, with the creative imagination of a child yet all the sheer talent of a veteran writer. His books fail to disappoint, and despite being aimed at a younger audience, will certainly provide a good read to an older one too. Buy this book for yourself, read it, keep it on your bookshelf and then buy it again as a great gift for a child.
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Anath
4.0 out of 5 stars Some Fun Demystifying and Sleuthing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 17, 2016
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This book is a delightful well written read. Having read the online weekly serialisation of the first half of the book on the writer’s blog I had been very much looking forward to consuming it in its entirety and was not disappointed by the final result and the tale’s resolution. I gather that it is aimed at young adults and so is definitely a lighter tale than his previous dark offering and in a far different writing style.

I loved the parody or, perhaps more accurately, the homage to Baker Street’s more famous detective and Victorian London as seen through the eyes of our precocious young heroine as she strides around London, in an often unorthodox and occasionally un-lady like manner and determination to solve her case.

Interestingly the twists of story’s structure, as unravelled by our young Demystifier and her assistant, slowly revealed the true genre of the work and framework of the world in which it all takes place. You start in one place but as the clues pile up and are pieced together you find that you are not entirely sure of the nature of the crime and the world that is being Demystified until some time later on.

My only minor criticism was with a little exposition déjà vu at the end but that was pretty much negated by my remembering the age group this is actually aimed at. So I look forward to the further adventures of Hemlock Jones as hinted at by Edward Whitlow, who looks like he will become not just the narrator and Nigel Bruce-esque sidekick but the long suffering sidekick.

I am sure that I won’t be the only person anticipating the further Adventures, Casebook, Papers or whatever of the intelligent and independent Hemlock Jones and recommend this as a fun read and not just for the target audience!
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5.0 out of 5 stars ... buying it for my younger sister's birthday - a wonderfully written and intricately plotted tale of Victorian London
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 6, 2017
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I can give this work no higher praise than to say I am going to be buying it for my younger sister's birthday - a wonderfully written and intricately plotted tale of Victorian London, with many mysteries to be demystified...young adults will enjoy it, but so will adults!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fearless Yet Feminine, Sort Of
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 6, 2017
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Loved this steam-punky type of novel by Justin Carroll.

It's aimed at young persons aged around 10, which made it ideal for me [grin]. I liked the period detail, the quirky plot, the humour and the main characters. You'll probably like it best if you know a little about the unmentionable inhabitant of 221b Baker Street, but then again maybe not. Hemlock Jones is a delight - fearless yet feminine, sort of.

Can't wait for more.
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