The individual novellas contained in Jerry Riggs's most recent book are entitled: "The Riddle of the Persian Slipper," The Marvel of the Clockwork Astroglobe," and "The Scarlet Baldrics Mystery" - all original Sherlock Holmes cases. When we first saw Jerry's Persian Slipper in manuscript form, we thought that it was a real "page turner." We were also impressed with Jerry's obvious knowledge of the Canon, his creativity in the weaving of his intriguing plot, and his ability to maintain a convincing Victorian flavor in his prose. Over the ensuing months, we repeatedly encouraged Jerry to pen more Sherlockian cases and, certainly, to pursue publication. The efforts have come to fruition. Jerry is pleased; his publisher is pleased; we are pleased; and we sincerely believe that you will be pleased, too. 369 pages; softback, perfect binding, cover art by the author himself.

It is 1886. A stranger steps off the train in the tiny frontier town of Brown's Valley, Minnesota. This new mystery is an intriguing interweaving of fact and fiction and it chronicles the adventures of Sherlock Holmes's encounters with political corruption, deceit, vengeance and murder on the American frontier of the late 19th century. 227 pages, soft cover, perfect binding, interesting historical photographs. Each copy autographed by the author.

BYW: The author, Mr. Falkingham, has indicated to us that all the proceeds he receives from the sale of his new book will be donated to benefit flood victims of Brown's Valley, Minnesota.

"This darkly engrossing, psychological novel will delight the most discriminating fan." The Historical Novels Review
"A fine job of evoking the Holmesian universe." The Wall Street Journal
Christmas Day, 1902 - a priest's mutilated corpse has been found in a London church! Unbroken snow surrounding the holy structure suggests that the murderer remains within - and that he might well be one of the leaders of the world's great faiths. Now summoned by the Prime Minister, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson find themselves embroiled in a case with international, political, and ecclesiastical complications - and in need of little assistance from a young priest named Father Brown . . .

Soft cover, perfect binding, 258 pages

Murder, My Dear Watson
New Tales of Sherlock Holmes

Murder My Dear Watson, is a marvelous collection of Sherlockian writings by an equally marvelous collection of authors. The eleven short Sherlock Holmes cases are supplemented with four entertaining and informative essays. The contributors to this volume represent some of the best known names in Sherlockiana, e.g., Daniel Stashower, Barry Day, Chistopher Redmond, Jon Lellenberg, Philip Schreffler and nine other eminent authors.
". . . should be required for every Sherlockian shelf." Minneapolis Star-Tribune
"Uniformly satisfying . . ." Booklist

Murder, My Dear Watson
Author: Eleven talented Sherlockian writers
Item#: Bk/MMDW
Price: US$25.00

Sherlock Holmes and the Disappearing Prince
Author: Edmund Hastie
Item#: Bk/BDP
Price: US$ 12.95

Sherlock Holmes and the Adler Papers

In this new John Hall novel, Holmes is engaged by a personal friend of King Edward VII to investigate a very curious Will written by an eccentric Millionaire. the Will contains a series of puzzles, the sloution to which will take Holmes, Watson and certainly the reader on an unsusal and eventful journey through Edwardian London. John Hall (about whom we have said that ". . . he is incapable of writing a bad book") writes with deep authroity but also with an uncanny ability to communicate with his readers. In Sherlock Holmes and the Hammertford Will, the author has captured the very essence of Conan Doyle's master detective. Softback, 137 pages

Sherlock Holmes at the Varieties
by Val Andrews
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Price: US$14.95

In 1893 Terror is walking the streets of New York City at night taking the lives of women in a horrible fashion reminiscent of the heinous murders perpetrated by London's notorious "Jack the Ripper." Is it a "copycat Jack," or is it possible that the infamous murderer, himself, has found his way to the streets of New York?

"Once pretty, perhaps even beautiful to some, she was now barely presentable . . . 'Well sir,' she said to the man who had brought her to that grundgy room, 'Do you want to be getting down to business?' The glint of the candlelight sparkled off the irises of her surprised eyes as they opened wide, a candle's wink of sorts, and then, before she could manage a word or a shout of protest, the cord was about her throat and pulled tight, the nails used as handles to assure the grip would not be lost."

Philip J. Carraher offers another of his Sherlock Holmes in New York series. His previous books include Sherlock Holmes: the Adventure of the Dead Rabbit Society and Alies Simon Hawkes: Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes in New York. Soft cover, 203 pages

Holmes of the Raj
by
Vithal Rajan
Item# Bk/Raj
Price: US$19.95

Now this is a little (actually, a lot) out of our usual line of books. When we first saw a copy, we couldn't resist it. We suppose that it was originally written for kids, but if you are enough of a k id to have enjoyed "It's a Bug's Life, or "Antz," then we think that you'll find "Ace Lacewing, Bug Detective" a decided pleasure. The book is about 10 inches square, contains 44 pages (we counted , the pages aren't numbered), has a dust jacket and the full-color art work is just terrific!
Here is how the narrative starts :
"It was a night like any other night in the city. Hot and sticky. Great weather if you're a bug. Everyone's a bug in Motham City. some good, some bad. Bad bugs are my business!"
(How could anyone resist this?)
It also makes a great gift for any mystery fan with a sense of humor!!

Eleven original new Sherlock Holmes cases written especially for this volume by some of the finest mystery writers of today! Cases include The Case of the Vampire's Mask and The Remarkable Worm, plus nine more entrancing Holmes tales. Hard cover with dust jacket, 277 pages.

(Very Limited Supply!)

Over 50 tales of mystery, intrigue, and terror collected together in this huge volume by that master of edge-of-your-seat suspense, Alfred Hitchcock. A really BIG book filled with really BIG suspense! Over 50 stories, 631 pages. hard cover, dust jacket. An exceptionally nice library quality edition. The editors of this volume felt it necessary to include the following caveat: "Caution - this anthology is not recommended for late night reading. Lock your doors, turn on all the lights, and prepare to be scared out of your wits."

(Very Limited Supply!)

"It wasn't just that it was an incredible house, but that there was a house there at all, sitting cheerily and contented in the midst of the Artic wasteland . . ."

The beginning of an astonishing adventure for "Sigerson" during "The Great Hiatus!"