Thank Holmes It's Friday - May 29th - Stranger Things

It's that time again! Thank Holmes It's Friday. On this day in 1984, British television screens were transfixed by the premiere of "The Adventure of the Speckled Band" on ITV—an episode that cemented Jeremy Brett’s legendary status as the definitive Baker Street detective.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s masterpiece didn't just provide a brilliant locked-room puzzle; it plunged readers into a world of Gothic mystery, complete with a decaying ancestral manor, a sinister villain, and an overwhelming sense of suspense. The true intrigue of Stoke Moran lies in the fact that the bedroom door was securely barred from the inside—leaving Holmes to deduce how a seemingly phantom threat could pierce an impenetrable room. It is exactly here, where the rational mind meets the macabre, that the greatest stories are born.

Embrace the Shadows with our 3 for 2

At MX Publishing, we have always harboured a deep fascination for those moments when the Victorian fog grows thicker and the line between logic and the impossible begins to blur.

To venture into these obscure corners of the world of the Great Detective, we invite you to explore our Gothic Collection—available now with a special 3-for-2 offer. This collection unearths the sinister, the strange, and the macabre within the expanded Sherlockian lore. Step into the dark and experience that exquisite, spine-tingling tension with The Shadow Series - haunting mysteries designed to push the Great Detective’s rational mind to the absolute brink. Eager for a deeper descent into the macabre? Peer into the chilling, graveyard mysteries of Luke Benjamin Kuhns’ acclaimed graphic novel, Sherlock Holmes and the Horror of Frankenstein.

The Ultimate Intellectual Clash: Logic vs. The Supernatural

This blurring of lines takes a deeply personal turn when a rational mind is pushed to its limits by the inexplicable. In our latest Kickstarter campaign, Sherlock Holmes and The Man Who Believed in Fairies, the game is afoot—but this time, the adversary is the creator who holds the pen.

With just 2 days left and the funding goal already smashed, this definitive showdown is a reality. Back the project now to lock in your copy and claim exclusive rewards.

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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 favourites.

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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