One of the best works of Arthur Conan Doyle,The Hound of the Baskervilles is a landmark in detective fiction.The larger canvas of the story set in the backdrop of an eerie British countryside is fascinating to say the least.The atmosphere generation is superb and the book keeps you on the edge and guessing right till the end. Summary:When James Mortimer arrives at Sherlock Holmes' Baker Street residence,the terrifying world of murder,deceit and the supernatural unfolds.An old legend has come back to life as a mythical Hound goes on the rampage ordained to kill every heir at Baskerville Hall.Dr.Watson accompanies the new heir Sir Henry Baskerville to the Hall and strives to unlock the mystery of the moor and the unfortunate murder of the previous heir. However he must first deal with a horde of suspects-Barrymore,the bearded and sinister butler;Mr.Stapleton,the eccentric neighbour and his lovely sister;Mr.Frankland,the man who incessantly watches the moor with his telescope and finally a stranger who lives on the moor. To add to the complexity ,a convict-a known assasin escapes from the prison and absconds into the moor. The stage is set for a grand finale which in itself is taut and spine-chilling. Can Sherlock Holmes and his friend Dr.Watson unravel this case before the monstrous Hound sinks its deadly teeth into Sir Henry's neck? To find out,do read this wonderful masterpiece of suspense and terror.A score ten on ten for this one! (superashdoc)