Sherlock Holmes and The Arcana of Madness

Dark Tide Horror Novellas #11

by Naching T. Kassa, Angela Yuriko Smith, John Linwood Grant

Discover the untold mysteries of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson in Sherlock Holmes and the Arcana of Madness , a trilogy that unveils three captivating cases intertwined with the mystical allure of tarot cards, designed by the renowned, yet infamous artist, Richard Dadd.

A collection of manuscripts, meticulously penned by John H. Watson M.D., is unearthed in 2019 amidst the restoration of Broadmoor Hospital, found inexplicably in the grave of Richard Dadd. The manuscripts' concealed journey and their remaining unpublished raise a myriad of questions, enveloping them in a veil of mystery.

This trilogy, comprising

“A Promise of Blades” by John Linwood Grant
“The Adventure of the Tarot Card Prophecies” by Angela Yuriko Smith
and “The Riddle of the Red Tower” by Naching T. Kassa

…invites readers into the enigmatic world of prophecy, art, and the supernatural, with each tale bound by the common thread of Dadd’s mystical tarot cards.

Join Holmes and Watson as they traverse through the realms of the arcane, encounter enigmatic entities, and battle the forces of darkness, in their quest to unravel the secrets of the Arcana and to shed light on the shadows of madness. Whether a seasoned aficionado of detective tales, a seeker of arcane-infused mysteries, or a newcomer to the legendary detective duo’s adventures, Sherlock Holmes and the Arcana of Madness promises a journey through suspense, intrigue, and intellectual exploration.

Proudly represented by Crystal Lake Publishing—Tales from the Darkest Depths.

198 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 3, 2023

About the author

Naching T. Kassa is a wife, mother, and horror writer. She’s created short stories, novellas, poems, and co-created three children. She lives in Eastern Washington State with her husband, Dan Kassa.
Naching is a member of the Horror Writers Association and Mystery Writers of America. She's Head of Publishing for HorrorAddicts.net and an assistant at Crystal Lake Publishing. Naching also enjoys Sherlock Holmes and is a member of the Sound of the Baskervilles and The Sherlock Holmes Society of London.

Reviews

[Icy-Cobwebs-In-Space · Rating 5 out of 5]

Release November 3

SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE ARCANA OF MADNESS is an engrossing and entertaining themed Anthology, Dark Tides 11 from Crystal Lake Publishing, featuring of course, Sherlock Holmes and his devoted Boswell (chronicler), Dr. John Watson ("Elementary, my dear Watson"). In these stories, the intrepid duo are confronted by practitioners of Sorcery, Black Magic, and Dark Arts. Of course the skeptic scientific mind rebuts all that; but it's amazing what can happen with Tarot, monomaniacal belief, hypnotic illusion....and self-fulfilling prophecy. A fascinating addition to the excellent Dark Tides collection!

[Ian Gielen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Having read Sherlock Holmes stories in the past as a child, I remember them as being intelligent, complex stories steeped in atmosphere. This collection of three stories written by different authors has exactly this feel but in a darker tone, bordering on elements of the supernatural perfect for the Dark Tide series.
Each author does a stellar job in capturing the feel and tone of previous Sherlock Holmes stories and each mystery is one kept me continuously wanting to turn the page.
Definitely recommended if you’re after a mysterious and often creepy collection of Sherlock Holmes stories. Even if you haven’t read any before, this is a perfect place to start.