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Part XV: Mark Mower, Thomas Fortenberry, Robert Perret, Tracy J. Revels, Robert Stapleton, Peter Coe Verbica, Maurice Barkley, Edward A. Enstrom, William Todd, Roger Riccard, Kelvin Jones, Arthur Hall, Jack Grochot, David Marcum, Dick Gillman, Will Murray, Tim Symonds, Mike Hogan, Leslie Charteris and Denis Green, Nick Cardillo, and Darryl Webber with Two Poems by Christopher James and Forewords by Will Thomas, Roger Johnson, Melissa Grigsby, Steve Emecz, and David Marcum. 66 Stories New Holmes Adventures in 3 Simultaneously Published Volumes. In 1881, a weary doctor, wounded while serving in the military in Afghanistan, returned to London, only to be introduced to a most unusual young man who was already making a name for himself as the world's first consulting detective. At that time, they were just in their late twenties, unaware of their legendary futures. They would go on to become two of the most famous and recognizable figures in the world: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John H. Watson. In 1887, Holmes and Watson's first investigation as a team, A Study in Scarlet was published. The Sign of Four followed in 1890, and then, in 1891, the world was electrified with the publication of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes in the newly-formed Strand Magazine. And the world would never be the same. Through the rest of the Nineteenth Century, and all the way through the Twentieth as well, Holmes and Watson's fame would grow. The Twenty-first Century is no different.... In 2015, The MX Book of New Sherlock Holmes Stories burst upon the scene, featuring stories set within the correct time period, and written by many of today's leading Sherlockian authors from around the world. That first anthology, spread over three huge volumes, contained 63 stories and was the largest collection of its kind ever assembled in one place. Response was immediately and overwhelmingly positive, and soon there were calls for additional collections. Now, we proudly present Parts XIII, XIV, and
A collection of new Sherlock Holmes adventures is presented, set within the canonical timeline of the detective's original cases. The stories feature a wide array of contemporary Sherlockian authors, each contributing their unique take on the iconic detective and his loyal companion, Dr. Watson. The narratives explore the period between 1898 and 1917, a time when Holmes and Watson's fame was already established and their legendary futures were well underway.
This anthology is part of a celebrated series that aims to provide new Sherlock Holmes adventures written in the spirit of the original canon. The collection is noted for featuring a wide range of contemporary authors who are recognized for their contributions to Sherlockian literature. The stories are specifically crafted to fit within the established timeline of Holmes and Watson's investigations, offering readers a chance to experience new cases from a beloved era. The positive reception of previous installments suggests a strong appeal to fans seeking authentic-feeling additions to the Holmes canon.
Page Count:
516
Publication Date:
2019-01-01
Publisher:
MX Publishing
ISBN-10:
1787054519
ISBN-13:
9781787054516
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