Review of The MX Book of New Sherlock Holmes Stories Vol XI and XII

“Forget life, it’s the MX Book of New Sherlock Holmes Stories that’s really like a box of chocolates. After all, life doesn’t give you an index to hint at the goodies in store. With an MX anthology you get, not only a list of titles and authors, but several introductions, as well. No need to wonder if your favourite Holmes pastiche authors are present — you know the ones I mean. These are the writers who make you salivate as soon as you see their names, because they always deliver a cracking story. They are here, you’ll be happy to know. Certainly, all my favourites are. Are yours? I also found many writers I had been wanting to read, but hadn’t got around to. This was my chance and, oh, I’m so glad I finally got around to it because I now have some new favourites. And, of course, this box–uh, book–offers a few surprise newcomers. Would these be the literary equivalent of chocolate truffle (yum!), or marzipan (bleauch!)

In a collection of this size — seventeen tales in each volume — there’s plenty of scope for surprises. For instance, there are radio plays, one of which is co-written by The Saint‘s Leslie Charteris; a story featuring Lestrade; as well as one told by Holmes alone. Then there’s… No, I shouldn’t spill too many chocolate beans…


To sum up, The MX Book of New Sherlock Holmes Stories Vol XI and XII is a winner. No matter what type of Holmes tale you like, whether it’s the cosy Baker Street deduction, or the exotic adventure; Holmes the cold analyst, or Holmes the sympathetic friend, you’ll find what you want here. These stories are written by masters and mistresses of the craft. I cannot recommend the collection highly enough.”

Read the whole review  here .

Reviewed by Geri Schear.

The MX Book of New Sherlock Holmes Stories Parts XI and XII are available from all good bookstores including The Strand Magazine, Amazon USA, Barnes and Noble USA, Amazon UK, Waterstones UK and for free shipping worldwide Book Depository. Available on Kindle.