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This collection features 36 original adventures that explore Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson's experiences during wartime and the subsequent years following the Armistice, extending into the 1920s. Written by prominent modern authors of Sherlockian pastiche, these stories delve into the duo's intriguing escapades, offering fresh perspectives on their legendary partnership amidst historical events.
In January 1888, Dr. John H. Watson returns to 221b Baker Street, grappling with personal loss and feeling adrift. With the support of Sherlock Holmes and Mrs. Hudson, he attempts to regain his footing. However, he soon finds himself targeted by a madman who irrationally blames him for his misfortunes. To help distract Watson from his grief, Holmes shares stories of past cases, including the recovery of a mysterious relic, The Eye of Heka, stolen from the British Museum. But their plan to examine the ancient idol spirals out of control, plunging them into a whirlwind of thefts, murders, and the looming threat of international conflict. Throughout this turmoil, the madman lurks in the shadows, waiting for the right moment to strike.
From the Notebooks of Dr. John H. Watson, this tale by David Marcum, a prolific author of Sherlockian pastiches, invites readers back to Baker Street for more authentic adventures. Join us as we delve into the life and challenges of Sherlock Holmes, the remarkable figure whom Dr. Watson describes as "the best and wisest . . . whom I have ever known." The game is afoot!
Exploring wartime adventures and the subsequent years after the Armistice, this collection features 36 canonical stories by prominent Sherlockian pastiche authors. The tales delve into the dynamic partnership of Holmes and Watson during tumultuous times, offering fresh perspectives on their experiences and the societal changes of the 1920s. Each story enriches the beloved characters with new layers, making it a captivating read for fans of detective fiction and historical narratives alike.
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At the age of ten in the mid-1970s, David Marcum discovered Mr. Sherlock Holmes and realized that the original 60 adventures would never suffice. This sparked his lifelong ambition to write, leading him to contribute new stories to the Holmes legacy. Over the years, David collected and analyzed thousands of traditional Sherlockian pastiches. In 2008, during a layoff from his civil engineering job amid the Great Recession, he turned to Watson's Tin Dispatch Box and produced The Papers of Sherlock Holmes. Initially shelved, these first nine short stories were published in 2011 by a small press and later by MX Publishing in 2013, marking the start of his journey as a writer. Since then, David has edited over 60 volumes, primarily Sherlockian anthologies, and has written more than 80 adventures across various publications. These works are now being compiled, including previously unseen stories. The first five volumes feature the majority of David's Holmesian tales, with more to come in 2022. Join us as we revisit Baker Street and uncover more authentic adventures of Sherlock Holmes, as described by Dr. Watson as "the best and wisest . . . whom I have ever known." The game is afoot! Volume IV includes 19 new narratives.
At the age of ten in the mid-1970s, David Marcum discovered Mr. Sherlock Holmes, realizing that the original 60 Canonical adventures would never suffice. This sparked a lifelong desire to write, leading him to create new stories for The Great Holmes Tapestry. Over the years, David collected and chronologized thousands of traditional Sherlockian pastiches. In 2008, while laid off during the Great Recession, he found inspiration in Watson's Tin Dispatch Box, producing "The Papers of Sherlock Holmes." These initial nine short stories had been shelved in his collection until he decided to share them. The collection was first published by a small press in 2011 and later by MX Publishing in 2013, marking the start of his prolific journey. Since then, David has edited over 60 volumes and published more than 80 Sherlockian adventures across various anthologies and magazines. Now, these works are being compiled, including some previously unseen stories. The first five volumes encompass most of David's Holmesian tales, with more adventures planned for release in 2022. Join us in revisiting Baker Street to uncover more authentic escapades of Sherlock Holmes, as described by Dr. Watson as "the best and wisest . . . whom I have ever known." The game is afoot!
At the age of ten in the mid-1970s, David Marcum discovered Mr. Sherlock Holmes and realized that the original 60 Canonical adventures would never suffice. This sparked his life-long desire to write and contribute new stories to the Sherlockian universe. Over the years, he collected and chronologized thousands of traditional Sherlockian pastiches. In 2008, while laid off during the Great Recession, he turned to Watson's Tin Dispatch Box, producing The Papers of Sherlock Holmes. Initially shelved, these first nine short stories were later published by a small press in 2011 and then by MX Publishing in 2013, marking the beginning of his prolific journey. Since then, David has edited over 60 volumes, primarily Sherlockian anthologies, and has written over 80 Sherlockian adventures. These stories are now being collected, with previously unpublished works included. The first five volumes feature the majority of David's Holmesian tales, with more to come in 2022. Join us in returning to Baker Street to uncover more authentic adventures of Sherlock Holmes, as described by Dr. Watson as "the best and wisest . . . whom I have ever known." The game is afoot! Volume II includes five short stories and a novel, featuring titles like The Mystery at Kerrett's Rood and Sherlock Holmes and The Eye of Heka.
At the age of ten in the mid-1970s, David Marcum discovered Mr. Sherlock Holmes and realized that the original 60 Canonical adventures would never suffice. This sparked a lifelong desire to write, leading him to contribute new stories to the Holmes legacy. Over the years, David collected and chronologized thousands of traditional Sherlockian pastiches. In 2008, after being laid off during the Great Recession, he turned to Watson's Tin Dispatch Box and produced The Papers of Sherlock Holmes, a collection of nine short stories that had previously been shelved in his collection. Initially published by a small press in 2011 and later by MX Publishing in 2013, this marked the beginning of his prolific writing career. Since then, David has edited over 60 volumes, primarily Sherlockian anthologies, and authored over 80 Sherlockian adventures featured in various publications. These works are now being compiled, including previously unseen stories. The first five volumes encompass the majority of David's Holmesian tales to date, with more adventures planned for release in 2022. Join us in returning to Baker Street to uncover more authentic adventures of Sherlock Holmes, as described by Dr. Watson as "the best and wisest . . . whom I have ever known." The game is afoot!
At the age of ten in the mid-1970s, David Marcum discovered the world of Sherlock Holmes and realized that the original 60 Canonical adventures were not enough. This sparked his lifelong desire to write and contribute new stories to the Holmes legacy. Over the years, David collected and analyzed thousands of Sherlockian pastiches. In 2008, while laid off during the Great Recession, he accessed Watson's Tin Dispatch Box and produced "The Papers of Sherlock Holmes," a collection of nine short stories that had previously sat untouched in his collection. Initially published by a small press in 2011 and later by MX Publishing in 2013, this marked the beginning of his prolific writing career. Since then, David has edited over 60 volumes, primarily anthologies, and authored more than 80 Sherlockian adventures across various publications. These works are now being compiled into a series, with the first five volumes showcasing the majority of his Holmesian stories to date, with more to follow in 2022. Readers are invited to return to Baker Street and experience more authentic adventures of Sherlock Holmes, as described by Dr. Watson as "the best and wisest . . . whom I have ever known." Volume III features 22 Holmes adventures, including tales like "The Adventure of the Pawnbroker's Daughter" and "The Civil Engineer's Discovery." The game is afoot!
