Thank Holmes It's Friday - Mar 20th - A Marcum Special
It's that time again—Thank Holmes it's Friday! This week, we are celebrating the incredible work of David Marcum. With over 1,300 stories edited and 150 of his own written, David is a titan of the modern Sherlockian world. From his definitive 8-volume story collection, The Collected Papers of Sherlock Holmes, to his restorations of forensic classics like Dr. Thorndyke, his contribution to the genre is unmatched. As Lee Child puts it: "Marcum could be today's greatest Sherlockian writer."
Now Trending: The Curious Sequel on Kickstarter
“I have notes of some hundreds of cases to which I have never even alluded... I was about to say that I have notes of this very curious sequel to the investigation...”
— Dr. John H. Watson, The Solitary Cyclist
The campaign for David’s latest project is in full swing! Centered around a "lost" selection of narratives Watson curated in 1928, these twelve never-before-published tales—including The Gemini Spies and The Eyford Torso Mystery—provide the full accounts of the sequels Watson only briefly alluded to in the original records.
Why back the campaign now?
- Priority Pre-Release: Secure your copy in paperback or special edition hardcover ahead of the general release.
- The Complete Marcum Archive: A rare opportunity to secure significant discounts via campaign bundles.
- Complimentary Digital Library: Every physical pledge includes the digital edition at no extra cost.
The Gold Standard of Pastiche: The Marcum Archive
This campaign offers a rare opportunity to secure David's most personal contributions to the Holmesian library:
The Collected Papers of Sherlock Holmes: David's definitive 8-volume anthology. These stories meticulously chart the Great Detective's career from its earliest days to the very end, all written with the precision and atmosphere of the original stories.
Standalone Sherlockian Novels: When a short story isn’t enough, these full-length mysteries allow you to truly lose yourself in 221B. Secure David’s acclaimed novels as part of your pledge and add a new level of depth to your Baker Street collection.
The David Marcum Archive: Beyond Baker Street
David’s passion for great mysteries doesn’t stop at Baker Street. He has also spent years restoring other classic detectives who shared the stage with Holmes. To help you discover these icons of deduction, we’re running a 3-for-2 deal across these works.
Sherlock Holmes in Montague Street (3-Volume Set): David takes the classic Martin Hewitt stories (originally published by Arthur Morrison) and reveals them as the very first investigations of a young Sherlock Holmes during his early years in London.
The Complete Dr. Thorndyke (9-Volume Set): The definitive collection of R. Austin Freeman’s forensic genius. A contemporary of Holmes, Thorndyke’s "Medical Jurisprudence" and scientific precision offer a fascinating parallel to the analytical methods used at Baker Street.
The Complete Max Carrados (2-Volume Set): David brings back the extraordinary adventures of Ernest Bramah’s blind detective. Much like Holmes’s ability to observe what others merely see, Carrados uses his heightened senses to solve mysteries that would baffle even the most observant investigators.
Voices from the Dispatch Box: Free Audiobooks
We believe these stories stay alive when they are heard and shared. To help spread the word, we offer a rotating selection of complimentary audiobooks for our community to enjoy.
This week, we’re spotlighting a curated selection from the David Marcum library. In exchange for these free listens, we simply ask that you take a moment to leave a review; your feedback is the lifeblood of these collections and helps fellow fans find their next great mystery!
Click below to receive your unique code via email. Like a telegram from Baker Street, these are valid for one week only, so be sure to claim yours before embarking on your next listen.
P.S. Missed any of our previous week's newsletters? Here's a handy link to the last few weeks.