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John Paulits has been writing fiction for over thirty years but rarely has his writing caused as much controversy as his latest novel – The Mystery of Charles Dickens. History records that on June 9, 1870, Charles Dickens died of a cerebral haemorrhage. History, says Paulits, however, is wrong. June 9, 1870, is the day on which Emile de la Rue murdered Charles Dickens. His publishers have said that they’ve never had so many review copies requests – mainly from Dickens clubs and societies around the world. The novel suggests that during a stay in Genoa in 1844-45, Charles Dickens,...

Hundreds of Sherlock Holmes from around the world have entered the competition for one of the ten precious places at this weekend's live Great Sherlock Holmes Debate 2. The debate is several times bigger than the record breaking first debate in November last year. The first eight audience members have been chosen (listed below) and two more will be chosen, one tomorrow and one on Friday. Fan participation has been huge this time around. As of this morning: - 1,565 fans on The Great Debate Facebook Page - with 745 votes in the BBC Sherlock vs Warner Brothers Sherlock pre-event vote...

Interview with Great Sherlock Holmes Debate 2 organisers MX Publishing - What is the debate? How did it come about? Who is involved? All these questions and more answered. Interview conducted by Ross Foad from 'No Place Like Holmes'. More information at the Great Sherlock Holmes Debate Facebook Page. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IQUglr5yHI?rel=0]

"It is completely impossible that all readers will fail to find at least one view that strikes a chord within their mind that says, “of course!  That was the real Holmes (or Watson).” Philip K Jones is one of the most experienced Holmes reviewers in the world and maintains the world's largest database of pastiches. He was particularly keen to review Sherlock Holmes and The Strangers Room as it contains more than forty short 'pastiches' which Phil nicely refers to as 'moments' rather than mysteries. This is a fascinating collection that we savoured the first time we read it and...

"This professor is the sort of teacher who makes learning a pleasure." Marino Alvarez's A Professor Reflects on Sherlock Holmes is a fascinating collection of essays and writings about Sherlock Holmes. In their current newsletter, The Sherlock Holmes Society of London reviews this new book. "The title of A Professor Reflects on Sherlock Holmes by Marino C Alvarez (MX Publishing; £9.99/ $16.95/ €12.99) deliberately echoes that of A Doctor Enjoys Sherlock Holmes by Edward J Van Liere. The twelve essays make you think, but they also entertain you. Dr Alvarez compares the writing styles of Watson and Holmes, but stresses that only the reader can...