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Described by The Sherlock Holmes Society of London as "An exciting and witty romp" Dan Andriacco's first novel No Police Like Holmes has been a big hit with Holmes fans around the world. It's not a pastiche though, it is a mystery featuring Holmes fans rather than the great detective himself. His first book was Baker Street Beat which is also the name of his blog, contained essays, a pastiche and some radio plays. It's fiction though that Dan really likes to write. Here, one of the main Sherlock Holmes reviewers in the USA, Philip K Jones (aka The Ill Dressed Vagabond) gives us...

Last month the Sherlock Holmes Society of London described A Case of Witchcraft as "well written and thoroughly researched". This month it is the turn of Philip K Jones (aka The Ill Dressed Vagabond) with a very detailed review. Phil's own first book - The Punishment of Sherlock Holmes is out soon. "This novel is a first person narration by Sherlock Holmes.  Dr. Watson is laid up as the result of an Operation to remove the Jezail bullet he had carried since his Service in Afghanistan.  The daughter of a clergyman has asked Holmes to investigate the disappearance of her...

"Overall, this is a rich and satisfying tale that provides us with a new insight into the most private recesses of the mind of Sherlock Holmes." Set in the Northern Isles A Case of Witchcraft has already caused some controversy written as it is by an expert on the occult. The Bookbag really liked the book and gave it a very strong 4 out of 5 stars. "Revill's work brings us the Holmes we love very quickly. Instantly recognisable with his usual ascerbic wit and attractive peculiarities, this novel draws in the reader rapidly, and sets up the storyline clearly....

"An exciting and witty romp" Dan Andriacco's first book in June this year has been a big hit with Holmes fans around the world and the blog of the same name Baker Street Beat has thousands of visitors. His debut novel, No Police Like Holmes is a mystery featuring Holmes fans rather than the great detective himself. The first main review of the book comes from The Sherlock Holmes Society of London in the current edition of The District Messenger. "An exciting and witty romp – not about Holmes but about his fans. The world’s third-largest private collection of Sherlockiana...

As a publisher, when you get the email from The Bookbag saying that the latest review of one of your books is ready, there is a mix of excitement and trepidation. Excitement as are one of the biggest and most respected review sites in the UK, trepidation as they are tough and it's always a defining moment clicking that link. The good news for Rendezvous At The Populaire is that the book gets an overall thumbs up which is great news for a pastiche as they are difficult to deliver in a way that appeals to everyone. "All in all,...