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The Big Book of Sherlock Holmes Stories

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2015789 pagesVintage Crime/Black Lizard/ Vintage Books, a division of Penguin Random House, LLC

Synopsis

Step into the world of Sherlock Holmes with this collection of classic and new stories. Featuring the iconic detective and his loyal companion Dr. Watson, this anthology offers a variety of tales, including pastiches and parodies that celebrate the enduring legacy of the great detective. Perfect for both longtime fans and newcomers to Baker Street.

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Otto Penzler is a leading authority on mystery and crime fiction. He's the editor of The 50 Greatest Mysteries of All Time, a collection that showcases the best of the genre. If you love a good whodunit, you'll appreciate his deep knowledge.

A. A. Milne was born in Kilburn, London and went to school at a small independent school run by his father, John Vine Milne. He went to Westminster School and studied mathematics at Trinity College, Cambridge. He was married in 1913, and then joined the British Army in World War I. In 1920, his son, Christopher Robin Milne, was born. In 1925, Milne moved to a country home called Cotchford Farm in Hartfield, East Sussex. Winnie-the-Pooh, Milne's most famous work, was published in 1926. Althoug...

Neil Richard MacKinnon Gaiman born Neil Richard Gaiman, 10 November 1960) is an English author of short fiction, novels, comic books, graphic novels, audio theatre, and films. His notable works include the comic book series The Sandman and novels Stardust, American Gods, Coraline, and The Graveyard Book. He has won numerous awards, including the Hugo, Nebula, and Bram Stoker awards, as well as the Newbery and Carnegie medals. He is the first author to win both the Newbery and the Carnegie medals...

John Anthony Burgess Wilson, who published under the name Anthony Burgess, was an English writer and composer. Although Burgess was primarily a comic writer, his dystopian satire A Clockwork Orange remains his best-known novel. In 1971, it was adapted into a controversial film by Stanley Kubrick, which Burgess said was chiefly responsible for the popularity of the book. Burgess produced numerous other novels, including the Enderby quartet, and Earthly Powers. He wrote librettos and screenpl...

Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle KStJ, DL (22 May 1859 – 7 July 1930) was a Scottish writer and physician, most noted for creating the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes and writing stories about him which are generally considered milestones in the field of crime fiction. He is also known for writing the fictional adventures of a second character he invented, Professor Challenger, and for popularising the mystery of the Mary Celeste. He was a prolific writer whose other works include fantasy...

Alan Bradley is the author behind the popular "A Study in Sherlock" series, which reimagines classic detective tales. He's a writer who clearly enjoys playing with familiar characters and settings.

Tony Broadbent is the author behind A Study in Sherlock, a deep dive into the world of Arthur Conan Doyle's detective. If you're a fan of classic mysteries and literary analysis, you'll appreciate his work.

Jan Burke is the author of A Study in Sherlock, a book that explores the enduring appeal of Arthur Conan Doyle's detective. Burke's work often focuses on mystery and crime fiction.

Colin Cotterill is the author behind A Study in Sherlock, a clever take on the classic detective. If you enjoy mysteries with a fresh perspective, you'll appreciate his work.

Laura Lippman (born January 31, 1959) is an American journalist and author of over 20 detective fiction novels.[1] Her novels have won multiple awards, including an Agatha Award, seven Anthony Awards, two Barry Awards, an Edgar Award, a Gumshoe Award, a Macavity Award, a Nero Award, two Shamus Awards, and two Strand Critics Award. -Wikipedia

Phillip Margolin is the author of the popular Sherlock Holmes novel, A Study in Sherlock. He writes mysteries that keep you guessing.

Margaret Maron is the author behind the popular A Study in Sherlock series. Fans of clever mysteries and classic detective fiction will find a lot to love in her work.

Thomas Perry was born in Tonawanda, New York in 1947. He received a B.A. from Cornell University in 1969 and a Ph.D. in English from the University of Rochester in 1974. He has worked as a park maintenance man, factory laborer, commercial fisherman, university administrator and teacher, and a writer and producer of prime time network television shows. He lives in Southern California. Perry is the author of 22 novels including the Jane Whitefield series (Vanishing Act, Dance for the Dead, Sha...

S. J. Rozan is the author behind A Study in Sherlock, a clever take on classic mysteries. If you enjoy well-crafted crime fiction with a sharp wit, you'll want to check out their work.

Dana Stabenow is the author behind the popular A Study in Sherlock series, which reimagines classic mysteries with a fresh perspective. If you enjoy clever puzzles and familiar characters in new settings, you'll want to check out her work.

Charles Todd is the author behind the popular "A Study in Sherlock" series, offering fresh takes on the classic detective. If you enjoy clever mysteries with a familiar feel, you'll want to check out his work.

Jacqueline Winspear is the author behind the popular A Study in Sherlock series, which reimagines classic detective tales. Her work often explores the world of mystery and deduction.

Laurie R. King is the New York Times bestselling author of 30 novels and other works, including the Mary Russell-Sherlock Holmes stories (The Beekeeper’s Apprentice was chosen as one of the “20th Century’s Best Crime Novels” by the IMBA.) She has won the Agatha, Anthony, Creasey, Edgar, Lambda, Macavity, Wolfe, and Romantic Times Career Achievement awards, has an honorary doctorate in theology, and is a Baker Street Irregular. In 2022, she was named Grand Master by Mystery Writers of Ame...

Lee Child was born in 1954 in Coventry, England, but spent his formative years in the nearby city of Birmingham. He went to law school in Sheffield, England, and after part-time work in the theater he joined Granada Television in Manchester for what turned out to be an eighteen-year career as a presentation director during British TV's "golden age." During his tenure his company made Brideshead Revisited, The Jewel in the Crown, Prime Suspect, and Cracker. He was fired in 1995 at the age of 40 a...

John Sheldon is the author behind A Study in Sherlock, a deep dive into the world of Arthur Conan Doyle's famous detective. If you're a fan of classic mysteries and literary analysis, you'll appreciate his work.

Lionel Chetwynd is the author behind A Study in Sherlock, a work that explores the world of Arthur Conan Doyle's famous detective. He's a writer with a clear interest in classic mysteries and the characters that inhabit them.

Leslie S. Klinger is the author of A Study in Sherlock, a deep dive into the world of Arthur Conan Doyle's famous detective. He's a leading voice for Sherlock Holmes enthusiasts and a respected authority on mystery fiction.

Jerry Margolin is the author of A Study in Sherlock, a deep dive into the world of Arthur Conan Doyle's famous detective. He's a writer who clearly loves a good mystery.

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Dr. John WatsonSupporting

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