I had no idea Sherlock Holmes was so... Happy? Most interpretations of him represent him as gruff, unpleasant and jaded. He may be arrogant, but he's far more jovial and excited by his work than expected. I'm so glad I decided to listen to this audiobook! I'm always thankful when a narrator does voices for the different characters

I remember one of my therapist friends observed Sherlock's behavior, and came to the conclusion that he is not a sociopath or a psychopath, he's just British.

Hello, I'm an English learner from Japan. This is the first time I've read a Sherlock Holmes novel. Listening to the audiobook, I read it aloud little by little every day. I've got this version of book at hand. I'm not sure when I'll be able to finish reading it, yet I'll keep on trying. Thank you so much for such a great opportunity to enjoy Sherlock Holmes😊👍

For the past several years I’ve been finding it difficult to read through an entire book due to poor mental health and brain fog. But listening to this audiobook, I found myself being immersed during the entire story. I’d never read Sherlock Holmes books but now I understand their enduring popularity and influence on the mystery/detective genre. Thank you for making this wonderful work of yours for free!

As a Sherlock Holmes fan, I found this audiobook to be a perfect rendition of one of Conan Doyle's most thrilling novels. The attention to detail in the narration and the atmospheric setting created by the audio make it a must-listen. Thank you!

I love this narrator...he just gets Sherlock Holmes spot on!

Love ya, buddy! You are, for me, THE definitive voice of Holmes and Waston. I have listened to every one of your readings multiple times, and I never tire of them. Your absolute consistency breathes true life into otherwise fictional characters until one quite believes them real fellows. Bravo. Your readings mean so much to so many of us.

In 1976, I was snowed-in at Simla, in Northern India. I had only one thing to read: a Sherlock Holmes book. How I came by the book, I forget. I read the book greedily and enjoyed it. Now I'm quarantined in California and am enjoying this audiobook.

No person of culture could fail to appreciate the writing, the story or the sublime narration.

This story,The Sign Of Four & Hound Of The Baskervilles are without doubt my absolute favourite,nobody narrates them better than you. Many thanks✊♥️

My children, (ages 13,11,7) and I are so greatful for you. We love your readings and listen to them every night for bed. Have almost finished all the Sherlock. We can't wait for more stories even if they are not Sherlock. Bless you you are appreciated. 💚

this is amazing ! my dyslexia stops me from reading these amazing books, but thanks to you, i can actually read them now ! thank you so much

Ive tried a few channels that read sherlock stories, now I just listen to you, definitely the best.

Thank you for doing this, and making it available to the world for free!! I love your voice and Sherlock Holmes and Watson have now come alive for me. I have two young sons, twins eleven years old and now instead of me reading to them and trying to teach and show them the beauty of reading great books we sit quietly together and listen to you and your great voice and story telling abilities! Thank you and we ask God to send you many Blessings for sharing your great gift for free! Agostino and sons

I don’t know why, but this is my favourite amongst your narrations. Maybe it’s because it’s the first one in the series. There is a great comfort in knowing there is so much more of this peaceful work to enjoy. Thank you Mr W!

Mr. Wagland, I hope you read these comments to know just how appreciated your work is. I listen to hours of audio work each week & yours never fails to both keep my attention & soothe me... that's gift sir & I thank you.

Holmes stories are still some of the best crime mysteries.

I've been "Sherlocked" thanks to your extraordinary reading. I greatly appreciate your talent and selfless effort to bring us these great stories. Regards from a Turkish fan.

With this, I have listened to all your renditions of the Sherlock Holmes stories thus far, and it is lucky that this happens to be the very best of them. Your narration, as always, is masterful. I thank you deeply for your efforts.

Ahhhhh! I love the first part of this book! I had listened to the whole book but I keep going back to the parts where Holmes and Watson first met and their wonderful disagreements on certain subjects. It was well written, they're both educated and opinionated but the conversation has always been civilized and amusing. Of course, Greg's brilliant reading and acting made th conversation so addictive! You are the Holms and Watson to us, your fans! I just can't listen to anyone when it comes to these two bestfriends! Thank you, Greg!🥰🥰 You're too good!

I recently gained an interest in the original Sherlock Holmes stories, after I watched the show. While I am working, I listen to these audiobooks, and it helps me stay sane, for the long hours of work. Thank you so much for making these, and especially for making them available for free, for listening. I have been helped so much by your videos, and I will never stop. These are amazing, and I would recommend them to anyone who wants mystery audiobooks to listen to.

Cleaned up and painted my whole apartment listening to this and other stories....it was made enjoyable by your fantastic reading.....thank you ;)

I just love their meeting. It set the pace for the friendship. Casual acquaintances throughout the Canon, while important, could never distract from one of the original bromances in literature. Thank you.

Part I Chapter 1 - 00:20 Chapter 2 - 17:13 Chapter 3 - 40:16 Chapter 4 - 1:04:36 Chapter 5 - 1:18:53 Chapter 6 - 1:33:35 Chapter 7 - 1:52:19 Part II Chapter 1 (8) - 2:12:24 Chapter 2 (9) - 2:37:02 Chapter 3 (10) - 2:53:37 Chapter 4 (11) - 3:06:12 Chapter 5 (12) - 3:28:44 Chapter 6 (13) - 3:53:27 Chapter 7 (14) - 4:21:23

I was surprised by the long story of how Hope came to hate the two victims, but I really liked it! I’ve soured a bit over the years to the BBC Sherlock, and the originals are a breath of fresh air~!

Cut and pasted this here for easier access. Thanks for posting! 17:13 The Science of Deduction 40:15 The Lauriston Gardens Mystery 1:04:36 What John Rance Had To Tell 1:18:53 Our Advertisement Brings A Visitor 1:33:34 Tobias Greyson Shows What He Can Do 1:52:18 Light In The Darkness Part Two: The Country of the Saints 2:12:20 On the Great Alkali Plain 2:37:03 The Flower of Utah 2:53:38 John Ferrier Talks With the Prophet 3:06:10 A Flight for Life 3:28:42 The Avenging Angels 3:52:27 A Continuation of the Reminiscences of John Watson, M.D. 4:21:23 The Conclusion

this is a open message to everyone who listens to this channel. I am a fervent listener of podcast in audiobooks. Mr. Greg wagland is truly THE G.O.A.T if you don't know what the goat is, look it up, I put him up against top narrators Greg is truly amazing with each character having a different and distinct voice and personality I'm writing to implore everyone who enjoys and appreciates the top-notch work he brings to everyone to go to his patron a give $1 he has 100000 subs and he never asked for money like so many others do I would love him to put out much more great content and would be very saddened if he stopped he is F ing brilliant thanks for reading this and hopefully everyone can dig deep for that dollar...FLORIDA JOE

Greg Wagland is an excellent reader. A most enjoyable experience I have listened to and enjoyed many times.

It was an extraordinarly good story. There hadn't been a storyline that had captured my attention for this extent for quite some time. And the reading was very good indeed. Listening such a famous British book in a distinctive and talented British accent enhanced the taste for me.

Some people have the voice for audio books. And you, sir, certainly have the voice for audio books

i myself applauded as you ended the story, for SH , WMD, for Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle ,and for you Mr. Wagland. you had taken this amazing brilliant story unto sheer beauty. well done.

I'm sure I've put comments here in the last couple of years. But just wanted to say.... this is my go-to-book when the night is long and mind is restless. Yes, I had memorized most lines. For me, this is Greg's BEST work! His Dr. Watson's voice sounds just like, well, Dr. Watson's... and your Sherlock's voice is soooo convincing, deliciously pleasing to ears and intelligently expressed! You should win an award on this fabulous work, Greg! Your forever fan: L Travis from USA

Excellent reading! A lot of hard work, patience and skill have gone into these stories. Many thanks.

I have recently bought a collection of Sherlock Holmes stories to read whenever I can, and I am very glad that there is an audiobook for the first story, as well as many others in this channel! Thank you very much for spending time reading aloud these stories! I look forward to listening along.

Quite brilliant reading! I love to relax in the evening with eyes closed and listen to these. It is so real that when I open my eyes and they rest upon my modern furnishings, it is a letdown somehow. I would love to open them and see a Victorian room and fireplace.

Thank you! Not only did the narrator tell the story in such an amazing way, but also allowed me to understand the story even more than I would have if I had read it myself. This will definitely help me with my book report!

Such a great voice for these audiobooks

I can't believe I've actually found your channel. I've read all of Sherlock Holmes, but I wanted someone to read it for me as I slowly surrender myself into deep slumber. Thank you so much for offering your amazing voice and reading style to us, and more importantly without any cost! Huge respect from India.🌼

Found this helpful while doing housework and not wanting to put the book down. Also to finish it in the hours I expected to finish today. Was a great way to journey with Holmes on his adventures

"Studious and quiet habits..." I am thinking about Martin Freeman as Watson, saying this about Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock, and cannot help chuckling.

I’d like to chime in! I grew up with Holmes, Agatha Christie, and Shakespeare! I love how you change your inflections for the characters! I do the same when I read to my students! They love it! Sometimes I’m rewarded by hearing them do the same when they read! Our children have no history, no large vocabulary, and no central inquisitiveness. I’d love to be able to make that happen with them as I believe it would serve us all to have strong questioning skills in our newest generations. I learn so much history, society, and diction in these stories! Thank you! I love this!

"Thank you" he said gratefully half smiling with gratefulness

I wasn’t expecting to feel so bad by the end of this book, that was really sad I’m excited to continue reading the rest of the series

Part 2 is honestly incredible, I forgot about it and you really make it easy to imagine what's happening in each scene!

I just love this ❤these audiobooks have become my daily need in quarantine life🤗

Thank you for your work! Only with your help I can improve my English with reading/listening. For me it’s still rather hard, I didn’t get B2 yet, but I try and your work makes an invaluable contribution to this! Love from Ukraine!

My dearest Greg,, how do you do it? Not a slip, not a stammer nor stutter, not a tone out of place nor a breath too long, never a sign of weariness amid volumes of twisting and turning descriptive script! Your delivery, my good man, is perfection in pure form and enthralling beyond expectation. Thankyou so much, sir, for keeping me company and in such quality as one could only wish for.

Beautiful diction, clear and precise !

A lot of people my age no longer care for classic stories... I still think their cool tho, so I apreaciate you reading this book to us, it's enjoyable

I love Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson

I listen to these stories every night to help me fall asleep. Its really helped its so relaxing i fall asleep after like 20 minutes. Im actually going to try listening to it during the day because I actually want to hear the story in full! 😅

Why would someone not like this? Looking at the thumps down bizarre humans ! Thank you my friend excellent reading.

I've always wanted to read these stories but I've never had the time. Now I don't need to set aside the time!

I love how Sherlock gets all angry and disappointed because a dog refuses to die. 😂

Hahahaha great reading as always Mr. Wagland. But I can't stop laughing at the gregson and lastrade... Perfect voices and tones for them. Love it!!!!

Absolute perfection. The story and the performance. Thank you so much for your everyday company.

Absolutely love these recordings! Greg is my sherlock and Watson always ♥️

Absolutely outstanding narration, your growing on me every time I listen. Bravo. I could listen to your voice all day, it's very soothing but you hear every word.

Narrated so fluently and with such panache, a real pleasure to listen to.

Well, THANK YOU for these readings and recordings. What a gift.

Chapter 2 17:16 Chapter 3 40:15 Chapter 4 1:04:37 Chapter 5 1:18:56 Chapter 6 1:33:36 Chapter 7 1:52:20 Part 2 Chapter 1 2:12:29 Chapter 2 2:37:05 Chapter 3 2:53:41 Chapter 4 3:06:12 Chapter 5 3:28:45 Chapter 6 3:53:28

Having once been a Mormon myself for the first 38 years of my life, the second story in particular was extremely entertaining.

Your readings get me through work. I can completely block out the world, as if all that exists is the readers voice and myself. 😌 Thank you.

"There will be some fun in this case, if they are _both_ put upon the scent." Ho _ho._ You can just picture a little curled smile on his face. (Edit: and then there's the "sardonic smile" from later on to consider, as if to say "you see?") What I like about this story, having listened to some of the others first, is how initially Watson was quite possibly one of Holmes's biggest skeptics, yet later on is all too eager to praise Holmes's abilities, to the point where you could argue he was bragging on behalf of his friend. Adulation is something I myself tend to give in regards to a friend of mine (who is a much better musician than I)-- a sort of second-hand sense of pride-- and so I can relate to that heavily.

Thank you Mr. Wagland! You are a most entertaining and excellent reader. I am thoroughly enjoying listening to one after another of these stories.

Monet's "The Magpie" is one of my favorite paintings from French Impressionism because the composition's setting and elements seem to be wonderfully natural companions to its main subject, in the same way, these pieces of literature, unencumbered by extraneous details, are among of the most intriguing writings to which I've been exposed, and the expressive prowess of his voice, is like the purest grade of gold from the High Sierras and the authorship of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle itself. Our listening experiences and hence lives are enriched by the level of skill, dedication, and commitment present in the performance/reading art form and crisp, clear quality production values of Mr. Greg Wagland and Magpie Audio.

Greg Wagland is a marvel at telling these stories. His Watson, and I say this to his credit, reminds me of David Burke (the original Dr Watson in the brilliant Jeremy Brett series), His rendering of Holmes is joyfully compelling, and his Lestrade characterization brings to my mind Phillip Jackson, the actor playing the excellent Inspector Japp from the David Suchet/Hugh Fraser Hercule Point series. These presentations have been a gift from the heavens following my traumatic brain injury. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

I do enjoy being read to the voices you use are easy to tell the different characters. It’s so nice to listen to your reading while driving or relaxing or doing activities ❤️👵🏻

I could listen to you all day, such a nice voice.

Just recently decided to read the Sherlock Holmes series, I read and listen at the same time, and this is a wonderful recording to listen to!

I’m taking a university course in popular fiction and the topic is Sherlock Holmes. I didn’t think I’d like the stories that much, but listening to these audiobooks in bed at night has become the highlight of my day! Your narration is phenomenal and it lets my mind focus completely on visualizing the story, plus it’s all free! Thanks so much for this!

Oh my God, I just finished to listen it... What an amazing work, I'm speechless. I don't have a lot of experience with audiobooks, on the contrary I've heard just a few, very short. Also, I wasn't familiar with Sir Arthur's writing so I'm very glad to have gain that experience 👏👏👏👏

Your voice rises and falls in the right places. You keep me interested. Your tempo is remarkable. I'm sleeping with you. Thank you sweetheart. ♥️

You helped me finish my book report on time, thanks loads

Mr. Wagland is absolutely wonderful! I get so much long due needlework done, listening to this, feeling absolutely content. That's quite something, absolute contentment, and I deeply appreciate it. All these many years, A Study in Scarlet had somehow eluded me, and it's with a feeling of chuckling revery that I listen to those two congenial partners meeting for the first time. Oh, and, what might Watson mean, when he says (at 15:23) "I keep a bull pup"? A puppy?!? A short rifle?

This book is magnificient! And so do your voice sir! Thank you for reading it wonderfully 👏🏻 you must be applauded 👏🏻👏🏻 Insert: and Mr. Conan Doyle's way with his words and his imagination as well as his intelligence in making this book is just too undeniably good and perfect.

What a marvellous reading , thank you.

22:22 My favorite part.

Starting to read the Complete Sherlock Holmes because it was gifted to me by my late grandpa back around 2009 or so (one of the last gifts I ever received from him before his passing). Haven't picked up The Complete Sherlock Holmes until now because I was so young when I received it, and because my grandpa's death was such a huge shock to me that I couldn't bring myself to pick the book up for the longest time. Currently four chapters into A Study in Scarlett right now, and I'm enjoying every bit of it while also remembering all of the wonderful advice and knowledge that my grandpa had to offer.

As a southerner, I like listening to people with british accents try to do a southern accent.

he sounds exactly as i imagine john watson to sound

I've listened to your recordings while reading The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes already, and I'm starting at the beginning to go through the whole canon with a discussion group beginning this month. I really appreciate the work you've done on these! The combination of audio and visual print makes it so much easier for me to focus. It's probably been said before, but I enjoy your iterations especially because it's like John himself is reading the stories to you.

i think this is my favorite reading of yours so far. i love how you do the voices. i fall asleep to your work almost every night and listen a little every day too. with my ptsd brain giving me problems your work always calms me down. its something special. thanks Mr. Wagland!

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this for us! With your wonderful voice I am sure you have much paid work to get done. Some of the audio book readers are so dreadfully bad they actually hurt your ears. I know they do it for free, but there is not much point if you can't listen to them!

Watson first went through medical college, and graduated. He was a licensed surgeon. Then, he joined the army, and was /IMMEDIATELY/ sent off to India. From there, he went to Afghanistan. And very soon, he was injured. He's rescued, and sent to a rural, makeshift sanatorium, where he's infected with typhoid. Labelled as an invalid, he is then sent back home. There, he inadvertently ends up in London, "that cesspool where all such souls are drained into". He's weak, both in mind and body. He's given half of his army pension, as he was "retired hurt". From this small allowance, he first tries to live in a hotel, which proves to be expensive (obviously). He then decides to "go lower", and thinks to look for a suitable partner, who would like to "go halves with him". While these musings are going through his head, he's met up with Stamford... Anyone is allowed to argue. However... He would've enrolled for college at about 17 or 18, and, i don't think John Watson is ever older than 30 when we meet him. To be frank, I feel, he's more closer to being about 27, or 28.... He's weak after recovering from injury and sickness, completely worn out, and looks ten years older than he actually is. Sherlock, meanwhile, is a sprightly young man, a born genius, who had had a most comfortable life (compared to poor John), where he was free to follow his dreams and use his brilliant brain to help crime investigation. He uses his own methods, and calls himself "a consulting detective", even bragging about how he invented the job. Sherlock, in his mysterious, bright and blazing ways, rejuvenates John, making him feel young again; while John, in return allows Sherlock to open up, and "become more human, and gentle...." It's a perfect tale of life and love..., if one cares to ignore misleading tropes spattered here and there, and LOOK; both at the text, and the lines in between..... 💜💙

Got nothing but love for you brother. Thank you for blessing us with your talent.

Brilliantly read, thank you! I have listened to all of your Sherlock Holmes audiobooks and am looking forward to any more that you narrate in the future. I highly recommend your channel.

mr. Wayland you have many fans who appreciate you

This story is simply breathtaking and heartbreaking! Reading is truly remarkable as for Sherlock Holmes and doctor Watson -good job,gentlemen’s! !Thank you so much for posting this treasure, cheers from San Francisco, California 🙏🏻👍🏻🌁😀

there are only really two murders that take place in this story: that of the elderly terrier that gets euthanized in Chapter 6, and Holmes's pronunciation of the German word 'Rache'...

you are, without a doubt, *the* voice of doyle's stories! when i was assigned to read a scandal in belgravia for a class i very particularly recalled your voice and listening along to your recordings while reading these stories many years ago. now i'm back to make my way through all the stories again thanks to you and this lovely archive you've provided the world. thank you so much!

I'm a big fan of Sherlock Holmes I have watched all the TV shows on TV and have read the book I love this audiobook I lay in bed and fall asleep at night listening to this love this guy's british accent it's very soothing

Thank you, Greg, for all the effort and a brilliant narration! This is the best audiobook on KZfaq!

Awesome Sherlock 🕵️‍♂️ storytelling

I cherish these recitations; there is much soul and character emanated in them. Brilliant indeed.

One thing I notice after having read this for uncounted times I never noticed before: He thought the ring advert might be a plant and ruse, and successfully avoided it. Yet he went to the same address where the ring was advertised to be. How did this coincidence not alert suspicion?

Excellent reading, thank you for the upload!

Another wonderful audiobook, thank you so much!!! These are really the highlight of my day. Thank you and God bless your voice and your work! :D

I admire the structure, the bones of this story by *Doyle* this is why it's still around to be introduced by a fine reader like *Greg.* I've read the middle of the story is the hardest to write & *Doyle* has left us all w/ a fine example of how to handle the middle section of a story. This *Study in Scarlet* is a study in how to put together a story ... Thanks again *Greg* I enjoy it each & every time I listen

mr wagland...your john wayne is impeccable :)