Thank Holmes It's Friday - May 1st - The Great Hiatus
It is that time again! Thank Holmes It's Friday. While we’re gearing up for the weekend, it’s worth noting that on this very day—Friday, May 1, 1891—Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson reached Geneva. This marked the beginning of the final, fateful stretch of their journey toward the Reichenbach Falls in The Adventure of the Final Problem.
It was the start of the "Great Hiatus," a three-year period where the world was left without any new adventures from Baker Street.
At MX Publishing, our mission is to make sure that never happens again. We are dedicated to keeping the world of Sherlock Holmes alive with new stories, and today we’ve curated a special collection focused on that famous journey and the years that followed —and we are offering a 3-for-2 deal across the entire range.
The "Great Hiatus" 3-for-2 Collection
Pick up any three titles from this collection and get the third one free:
- The Road to Reichenbach: Stories following the tense trek through Geneva and the Swiss Alps.
- The Final Encounter: New perspectives on the legendary showdown of May 4th.
- The Missing Years: Chronicles of what Holmes was really up to during those three years away from London.
Keeping the Stories Alive: New Projects
At MX Publishing, our mission is to ensure the Great Detective’s stories never end by bringing world-class authors and new Holmesian chronicles to life.
The world of Sherlock Holmes has never been bigger. In the last 12 months, we have released over 40 new titles, many of which began their journey on Kickstarter. When you back these kickstarter projects, you aren’t just buying a book—you are the vital engine behind the genre, ensuring there is always a fresh mystery on the horizon. Be the first to step into our two latest investigations:
Sherlock Holmes and The Man Who Believed in Fairies
What if Holmes’ greatest enemy wasn’t a criminal mastermind, but his own creator? In this deeply personal battle of intellects, F.R. Maher pits a retired Holmes against Sir Arthur Conan Doyle—the true architect of the detective's past. When Doyle champions photographic "proof" of fairies, reason clashes with belief in a standoff where neither man is willing to yield.
The Clockmaker’s Bequest – A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
In this atmospheric mystery, Edward Gillow draws Holmes and Watson into a web of death that begins in a Clerkenwell clockmaker's workshop. When a master horologist is found dead at his workbench, the duo must decode the secrets hidden within a cryptic, numeral-less clock before a third murder is committed and a dark legacy destroys everything in its path.
Voices from the Dispatch Box: Free Audiobooks
We believe the legend of Sherlock Holmes stays alive when these stories are heard and shared. To help spread the word, MX Publishing offers a rotating selection of complimentary audiobooks for our community to enjoy—from brand-new releases to timeless favorites.
This week, we are opening up our library to offer you even more mystery - a choice of over 30 other titles, ensuring there is always a new investigation waiting for your ears.
Your Feedback is the Lifeblood of These Stories
In exchange for these free listens, we simply ask that you take a moment to leave a review. Your voice helps fellow fans find their next great mystery and keeps our authors' work thriving.
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.
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