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Conan Doyle and the Creation of Holmes

by Sims, Michael

Book - 2017

This biography of the creator of the Sherlock Holmes stories illuminates the author's influences and literary legacy. This biography of the creator of the Sherlock Holmes stories illuminates the author's influences and literary legacy. Show less

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The Disappearance of Alastair Ainsworth

A Daughter of Sherlock Holmes Mystery

by Goldberg, Leonard S.

Book - 2019

London, 1915. Cryptographer Alistair Ainsworth has been kidnapped by Germans. Sherlock Holmes's daughter, Joanna Blalock, assisted by her husband, Dr. Jo...Show more London, 1915. Cryptographer Alistair Ainsworth has been kidnapped by Germans. Sherlock Holmes's daughter, Joanna Blalock, assisted by her husband, Dr. John Watson, Jr., joins forces with police and British Intelligence to prevent the German agents from learning how to break the British code. Show less

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Mrs. Sherlock Holmes

The True Story of New York's City's Greatest Female Detective and the 1917 Missing Girl Case That Captivated A Nation

by Ricca, Brad

Book - 2017

The true story of Grace Humiston, the first female U.S. District Attorney and traveling detective who, in 1917, found a missing 18-year-old girl when the entire NYPD had given up. The true story of Grace Humiston, the first female U.S. District Attorney and traveling detective who, in 1917, found a missing 18-year-old girl when the entire NYPD had given up. Show less

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The Magic Bullet

A Locked Room Mystery Featuring Shadwell Rafferty and Sherlock Holmes

by Millett, Larry

Book - 2011

Holmes only makes a cameo appearance in this mystery featuring saloon keeper Shadwell Rafferty, and which takes place in St. Paul, Minnesota. Holmes only makes a cameo appearance in this mystery featuring saloon keeper Shadwell Rafferty, and which takes place in St. Paul, Minnesota. Show less

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In the Company of Sherlock Holmes

Stories Inspired by the Holmes Canon

Book - 2014

This anthology of stories in the spirit of Sherlock Holmes features authors such as Jeffrey Deaver and Michael Connelly, who aren't known for setting stories in that era. This anthology of stories in the spirit of Sherlock Holmes features authors such as Jeffrey Deaver and Michael Connelly, who aren't known for setting stories in that era. Show less

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The Daughter of Sherlock Holmes

by Goldberg, Leonard S.

Book - 2017

A few years after the death of Sherlock Holmes, the elderly Dr. Watson and his physician son encounter the adult daughter of Irene Adler and Holmes. Once ...Show more A few years after the death of Sherlock Holmes, the elderly Dr. Watson and his physician son encounter the adult daughter of Irene Adler and Holmes. Once the Watsons realize Joanna Blalock possesses a mind as keen as her father's, she is asked to join them in their investigation of a suspicious suicide. The story is narrated by the Dr. Watson, Jr. Show less

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The Adventure of the Plated Spoon and Other Tales of Sherlock Holmes

Book - 2014

This is an interesting collection of Sherlockian tales from authors ranging from J.M. Barrie (Peter Pan) to Arthur Conan Doyle's son Adrian. This is an interesting collection of Sherlockian tales from authors ranging from J.M. Barrie (Peter Pan) to Arthur Conan Doyle's son Adrian. Show less

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Associates of Sherlock Holmes

Book - 2016

This collection of short stories by a variety of authors are told from the perspective of different characters in the Holmes universe: Mycroft Holmes, Inspector Lestrade, etc. This collection of short stories by a variety of authors are told from the perspective of different characters in the Holmes universe: Mycroft Holmes, Inspector Lestrade, etc. Show less

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Moriarty

A Novel

by Horowitz, Anthony

Book - 2014

Set immediately after the apparent fatal encounter between Holmes and Moriarty at Reichenbach Falls, Pinkerton Detective Frederick Chase teams up with Sco...Show more Set immediately after the apparent fatal encounter between Holmes and Moriarty at Reichenbach Falls, Pinkerton Detective Frederick Chase teams up with Scotland Yard's Inspector Athelney Jones to track down a new crime lord who seems to have stepped into Professor Moriarty's shoes. Show less

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Arrowood

by Finlay, Mick

Book - 2017

Investigative agent William Arrowood is consumed by jealousy over the fawning accolades heaped on Sherlock Holmes. He considers his own methods superior t...Show more Investigative agent William Arrowood is consumed by jealousy over the fawning accolades heaped on Sherlock Holmes. He considers his own methods superior to that of the more up-market Holmes, and strives with mixed success to prove it. In this he is aided by his version of Watson, assistant Norman Barnett. Where Holmes is a cocaine addict, Arrowood is a drunkard. All in all, this was a well-told contemporary period tale of a Holmes wanna-be. Show less

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The Brothers of Baker Street

by Robertson, Michael

Book - 2011

This is the second adventure featuring brothers Reggie and Nigel Heath, barristers in modern London whose leased chambers address match the fictional addr...Show more This is the second adventure featuring brothers Reggie and Nigel Heath, barristers in modern London whose leased chambers address match the fictional address of Sherlock Holmes. This adventure has the brothers dealing with someone claiming to be Moriarty, and who seems to have a grudge against London's famed black cabs. Show less

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Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Alliance

Featuring Shadwell Rafferty

by Millett, Larry

Book - 2001

Set in Minneapolis at the beginning of the 20th century, the main character is Shadwell Rafferty, an Irish saloon keeper and acquaintance of Sherlock Holmes who enlists his help to solve the lynching of a union activist. Set in Minneapolis at the beginning of the 20th century, the main character is Shadwell Rafferty, an Irish saloon keeper and acquaintance of Sherlock Holmes who enlists his help to solve the lynching of a union activist. Show less

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A Study in Charlotte

A Charlotte Holmes Novel

by Cavallaro, Brittany

Book - 2016

This debut novel features Charlotte Holmes and Jamie Watson, descendants of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. Charlotte and Jamie meet and form their friend...Show more This debut novel features Charlotte Holmes and Jamie Watson, descendants of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. Charlotte and Jamie meet and form their friendship at a Connecticut boarding school. Slight on the mystery aspect of the story, this is a modern retelling of the Holmes/Watson relationship akin to similar reframings on television. Show less

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Echoes of Sherlock Holmes

Stories Inspired by the Holmes Canon

Book - 2016

This collection features stories by well-known authors such as Denise Mina, Cory Doctorow and Deborah Crombie, as well as lesser-known authors. This collection features stories by well-known authors such as Denise Mina, Cory Doctorow and Deborah Crombie, as well as lesser-known authors. Show less

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The God of the Hive

A Novel of Suspense Featuring Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes

by King, Laurie R

Book - 2010

Former Holmes apprentice Mary Russell, now his wife, tries to protect Sherlock's granddaughter while Sherlock tends to his wounded son. Former Holmes apprentice Mary Russell, now his wife, tries to protect Sherlock's granddaughter while Sherlock tends to his wounded son. Show less

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The Return of Moriarty

by Gardner, John

Book - 2012

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The Beekeeper's Apprentice

On the Segregation of the Queen

by King, Laurie R

Book - 1994

A retired Sherlock Holmes takes on an apprentice, 15-year-old Mary Russell. She quickly proves to be his intellectual equal. A retired Sherlock Holmes takes on an apprentice, 15-year-old Mary Russell. She quickly proves to be his intellectual equal. Show less

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Mycroft Holmes

A Novel

by Abdul-Jabbar, Kareem

Book - 2015

Sherlock Holmes' older brother Mycroft stars in this debut fiction co-written by basketball great and Holmes buff Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The story takes the...Show more Sherlock Holmes' older brother Mycroft stars in this debut fiction co-written by basketball great and Holmes buff Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The story takes the young Mycroft to Trinidad to investigate what some believe to be dark occult goings-on. What he finds is just as disturbing, though not of a supernatural kind. Show less

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IQ

by Ide, Joe

Book - 2016

Isaiah Quintabe, aka "IQ", has an intellect measured at near-genius levels, yet circumstances force him to drop out of school, erasing his dream...Show more Isaiah Quintabe, aka "IQ", has an intellect measured at near-genius levels, yet circumstances force him to drop out of school, erasing his dream of attending college and sucking him reluctantly into criminal activity in East Long Beach, California. His reputation for brains brings neighborhood residents seeking his help. He uses his Sherlock-like ability to connect seemingly unrelated events to work out who is trying to kill a high-profile rapper. Show less

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Holmes on the Range

by Hockensmith, Steve

Book - 2006

Otto (Big Red) and Gustav (Old Red) Amlingmeyer are cowboys in the closing days of the old west. Big Red reads the serialized adventures of Sherlock Holme...Show more Otto (Big Red) and Gustav (Old Red) Amlingmeyer are cowboys in the closing days of the old west. Big Red reads the serialized adventures of Sherlock Holmes over the campfire to his illiterate older brother Old Red. Old Red is so taken with Holmes' methods that he is determined to use those methods to solve mysterious happenings on the ranch where they work. This series has interesting mysteries and lots of comedy. Show less

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Sherlock Holmes

The Unauthorized Biography

by Rennison, Nick

Book - 2006

This singular title skillfully blends actual historical events and people with Conan Doyle's fictional events to create a "biography" of Sherlock Holmes. This singular title skillfully blends actual historical events and people with Conan Doyle's fictional events to create a "biography" of Sherlock Holmes. Show less

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Elementary, She Read

by Delany, Vicki

Book - 2017

This "cozy" features the owner of a Sherlock Holmes-themed bookstore. This "cozy" features the owner of a Sherlock Holmes-themed bookstore. Show less

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A Study in Scarlet Women

by Thomas, Sherry

Book - 2016

This well-received first book in a new series re-imagines Sherlock Holmes' origin story. In this retelling, Charlotte Holmes recasts herself as Sherlock in order to circumvent the restraints for women of Victorian England. This well-received first book in a new series re-imagines Sherlock Holmes' origin story. In this retelling, Charlotte Holmes recasts herself as Sherlock in order to circumvent the restraints for women of Victorian England. Show less

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The Baker Street Letters

by Robertson, Michael

Book - 2009

Brothers Reggie and Nigel Heath are barristers in modern London, leasing chambers at the fictional address of Sherlock Holmes, 221B Baker Street. The term...Show more Brothers Reggie and Nigel Heath are barristers in modern London, leasing chambers at the fictional address of Sherlock Holmes, 221B Baker Street. The terms of their lease require that they answer all correspondence addressed to Sherlock Holmes, and only by means of a form letter. Younger brother Nigel--already under a cloud for un-lawyerly behavior--chooses to follow up on an old letter from a young American girl. Murder ensues. Show less

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Death on A Pale Horse

Sherlock Holmes on Her Majesty's Secret Service

by Thomas, Donald

Book - 2012

Holmes and Watson journey from South Africa to India, investigating the crimes of disgraced former British Colonel Rawdon Moran, brother of Moriarty's aide. Holmes and Watson journey from South Africa to India, investigating the crimes of disgraced former British Colonel Rawdon Moran, brother of Moriarty's aide. Show less

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