Thank Holmes It's Friday - June 12th - Countryside Mysteries

It's that time again! Thank Holmes It's Friday. On this day in 1892, American readers opened their newspapers to find the US debut of "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches." As Holmes and Watson travel through the idyllic county of Hampshire, Watson marvels at the beautiful scenery. Holmes, however, famously mutters a chilling warning:

"The lowest and vilest alleys in London do not present a more dreadful record of sin than does the smiling and beautiful countryside."

Holmes knew that behind the rose-covered cottages and rolling hills lay isolated shadows perfect for mystery. If you love stories where the English countryside is just as thrilling—and potentially sinister—as the foggy streets of London, you'll love our curated countryside collection.

Best of all, every single book featured below is included in this week’s 3-for-2 offer! It’s the perfect opportunity to mix, match, and build your ultimate weekend reading stack.

For the Ultimate Global Journey: The MX Book of New Sherlock Holmes Stories (Vols I - XLII)

From the gaslit streets of London to the isolated wilderness beyond, this world-record-breaking anthology showcases the incredible scope of Holmes's cases. Across thousands of pages, authors routinely pull the detectives away from Baker Street and into treacherous moors and rural international landscapes—proving that "smiling and beautiful" places always hide the deepest mysteries.

For the Scenic & Immersive Countryside Fan

If you want to submerge yourself in stories where the landscape becomes its own vivid character, our rural selection captures the beautiful yet deceptive spirit of the open country. You can lose yourself in richly detailed adventures like Tim Symonds’s Sherlock Holmes and the Dead Boer at Scotney Castle, which masterfully evokes the sprawling, isolated nature of the rural landscape outside London or David MacGregor’s Sherlock Holmes Takes the Case, which trades familiar city streets for the mist-shrouded, stunning terrain of England's bucolic Lake District and the windswept hills of Scotland. These are just two evocative examples of the many deeply descriptive mysteries waiting for you in this category.

For the Atmospheric & Gothic Fan

If you want to lean entirely into the eerie, shadow-drenched side of rural isolation, follow Holmes into remote estates and dark ancestral homes. You can start by sinking your teeth into brilliant titles like A Case of Witchcraft, which sends Holmes to a remote northern isle to investigate a mystery steeped in the occult, or The Cotswolds Werewolf, which plays brilliantly with local folklore, fog-enshrouded moors, and countryside isolation. These are just two chilling examples from a much wider selection of haunting, mystery-filled landscapes.

Find Your Next Great Read

The truth remains: crime doesn't stop where the fields begin. Explore these rural mysteries, add your favourites to your cart, and don't forget to take full advantage of our 3-for-2 weekend offer at checkout!

 

Shape the Future: Our Live Kickstarter Projects

Alongside our deeply atmospheric countryside collection, we are always working behind the scenes to bring entirely new adventures into the Sherlockian universe. If you’ve never backed one of our campaigns before, our Kickstarter projects are where our newest books come to life first!

We currently have some incredible projects live on the platform that are looking for new backers to help cross the finish line. It is a fantastic way to expand your collection even further—giving you the unique chance to secure exclusive collector's editions, signed copies, and rare rewards that you won't find anywhere else.

Browse the exciting projects here, select your favourites, and use our quick links to make your pledge on Kickstarter. Don't miss your chance to help us bring these next great mysteries to print!

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