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  Odyssey Through Jerusalem An...

  Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Nora Godwin

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  An Odyssey Through Jerusalem (The Sherlock Holmes Advent Calendar, Part 22): Holmes and Watson are close to solving the case. As they try to confront the alleged perpetrator with their evidence, but things take a turn.

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  The Man In The Moone - The First...

  Francis Godwin

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  In 1638, in the first age of modern astronomy, as the starts opened up to us, the scientists of the time found themselves bound into fantastical visions based on their new knowledge. This was perhaps the first 'hard' sci fi, at least based on the cutting edge of knowledge from the time.Drawing on contemporary theories of Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo, and Gilbert, the inhabitants of the Moon in this story are a tall Christian people encountered by a roguish hero who must learn of their lands, and gains items that allow the control of light, heat, and gravity. Described by Edgar Allen Poe as “a singular and somewhat ingenious little book”, it was a direct influence on Jules Verne and HG Wells.

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  Turin Shroud The (The Sherlock...

  Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Charles...

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  Having finally discovered a new lead, Holmes and Watson learned that one of the pastors had a secret lover. Unfortunately, this glimmer of hope soon proved to be another dead end. There was still no new evidence to indicate whether any of the discovered shrouds was the original or if they were all merely copies. Thus, Holmes decided to employ an interrogation method that would surpass anything previously attempted...

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  Lord Peter Views the Body - The...

  Dorothy L. Sayers

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  In this thrilling short story from Lord Peter Views the Body, Dorothy L. Sayers presents another gripping adventure featuring the sharp-witted aristocratic detective, Lord Peter Wimsey. "The Abominable History of the Man with Copper Fingers" unfolds as Lord Peter is drawn into a bizarre case involving a peculiar and unsettling figure—an artist with a sinister reputation and mysterious copper-coated fingers. When the artist's dark obsessions lead to murder, Lord Peter must unravel the clues hidden in the shadows of high society and the world of the avant-garde to reveal the truth.With Sayers' characteristic blend of wit, keen psychological insight, and intricate plotting, this story showcases Lord Peter's impeccable skills as a detective and a gentleman. Rich in atmosphere and intrigue, it offers readers a captivating mystery with a chilling edge.

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  A Study in Scarlet - A Sherlock...

  Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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  A Study in Scarlet is an 1887 detective novel by Scottish author Arthur Conan Doyle. The story marks the first appearance of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, who would become the most famous detective duo in popular fiction. The book's title derives from a speech given by Holmes, a consulting detective, to his friend and chronicler Watson on the nature of his work, in which he describes the story's murder investigation as his "study in scarlet": "There's the scarlet thread of murder running through the colourless skein of life, and our duty is to unravel it, and isolate it, and expose every inch of it.

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  The Impossible Detective

  Bob Reiss

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  Nobody believes her. 
   
  But when killers target Abani, Mark discovers a threat of impossible power—one that can hide, lie, steal, and kill more destructively than any criminal he’s ever faced.

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