Thank Holmes It's Friday - Oct 18 - Marcum Breaking All Records
It's that time again - Thanks Holmes it's Friday! This week, we are excited to shine the spotlight on the remarkable David Marcum, who continues to shatter all records in his incredible journey of collecting, reading, chronicling, editing, and crafting Sherlock Holmes pastiches!
With The Collected Papers of Sherlock Holmes, Volume 7 on the cusp of release, David Marcum's remarkable pastiches have now surpassed 100 - setting yet another world record. Since its debut in 2013, this collection has received tremendous acclaim and the first volume honored with a coveted starred review from Publishers Weekly:
"Marcum makes writing a traditional pastiche look easy in this superb collection of nine stories and a novel, Sherlock Holmes and a Quantity of Debt. Set in 1888, the novel finds Dr. Watson, who’s still processing his first wife’s death and wondering about his future, joining his friend in Bedfordshire, where construction work on the estate of Martin Briley, a man known for his good works, uncovers a mummified corpse.......In addition to a baffling puzzle, Marcum injects plausible introspection on Holmes’s part about how justice would be best served. The short tales likewise strike no false notes while subtly fleshing out the relationship between Holmes and Watson....."
Don’t miss out on our 3 for 2 offers on all of David Marcum's works. Just enter promo code "marcumcollected" at checkout.
GET AHEAD OF THE CROWD
Just launched on kickstarter is the latest iteration of The Collected Papers of Sherlock Holmes by David Marcum.
With the release of Volume 7 Marcum has shattered another world record - over 100 thrilling pastiches penned and published. Seize this incredible opportunity—get ahead of the crowd and immerse yourself in a delightful mix of short stories, scripts and a poem before their official release this December!
THE MX BOOK OF NEW SHERLOCK HOLMES STORIES
Another collection that just wouldn't be possible without the editing talents of David Marcum is The MX Book of New Sherlock Holmes Stories. Our recently concluded Kickstarter campaign for the latest three volumes (46-48) was a phenomenal success, surpassing our funding goal by more than ten times— and so another generous contribution to Undershaw Education Trust.
If you didn’t get a chance to support this project, don’t worry; you can now order your copies on our website and take advantage of our fantastic 3 for 2 discount. Plus, we’re extending this special offer (promo code "marcumcollected") across the entire collection, so you can easily fill in any gaps from the previous 45 volumes.
You can also access our exclusive interviews with the gifted writers who have added their genius to the collection. Click here to explore their fascinating worlds and draw inspiration from the dedication and vision that have made this collection possible.
DIPPING YOUR TOES INTO THE COLLECTION?
If you haven't yet explored the celebrated MX Book of New Sherlock Holmes Stories, why not consider downloading our special Christmas edition? This exclusive digital bundle includes four volumes from the collection, with a total of 87 traditional Sherlock Holmes stories - all all infused with the magic of the holiday spirit.
MORE HOLMES IN TIME FOR XMAS
If you're looking to embrace the spirit of Sherlock this festive season, why not indulge yourself or surprise a fellow fan, with our delightful Mr Holmes Advent Calendars? With four unique calendars to explore, each day unfolds a new mystery just waiting to be solved.
GRAB SOME FREE AUDIO CODES
We invite you to dive into some of David Marcum's novels and short stories with our free audio codes.
Please note that Audible limit the number of codes we can freely give away and as such we aim to ensure these treasures find their way to those passionate about sharing and reviewing our books!.
Sherlock Holmes and a Quantity of Debt
Sherlock Holmes - Tangled Skeins - Stories from the Notebooks of Dr. John H. Watson
The Adventure of the Missing Link
Sherlock Holmes and the Eye of Heka
To claim your free audiobooks just tell us the titles you'd like and within a few days your free codes and download link will appear in your inbox. It's that simple! Just one small request: please check your Audible library before submitting your selections. Happy listening!
SHURDLE - PUZZLE OF THE WEEK
Question. Can you combine two answers to make one phrase? We’re just looking for the main words/part of a title (ie ‘The Adventures of’ etc have been taken out). Then combine both answers to make a Sherlock Holmes phrase or name.
Sherlock Holmes - Telegram delivery boy
Sherlock Holmes actor - location of 221B
Peter Cushing’s Watson - story from the Memoirs
First of the Return - Basil Rathbone film
Rathbone’s Watson - Story from His Last Bow
Ronald Howard episode - story from the Adventures
John Neville film - Basil Rathbone film
Cumberbatch’s Watson - story from the Adventures
Sherlock’s sister - Will Ferrell film
Ronald Howard episode - story from the Adventures
You'll find the answers to these questions revealed on our dedicated Shurdle Puzzle page. Here's your chance to catch up on puzzles from past newsletters too!
If puzzles ignite your passion, then Paul Elgood's 'Shurdle', awaits you. Dive into its pages to discover exclusive puzzles and challenges designed to expand your thinking beyond our weekly newsletters.
P.S. Missed any of our previous week's newsletters? Here's a handy link to the last few weeks.