title: In the Company of Sherlock Holmes: Stories Inspired by the Holmes Canon
author:  Leslie S. Klinger 
description: King and Klinger have not stuck to the usual suspects for this stellar anthology of sixteen new short stories that pay homage to the great detective.<br /> - <strong>Leslie S. Klinger, <em>Publishers Weekly (starred review - on 'A Study in Sherlock')</em></strong><br /><br />Devotees of the greatest of all fictional detectives will welcome this anthology from King and Klinger (<em>A Study in Sherlock</em>), who have assembled a murderers' row of talent, including bestselling authors not usually associated with Holmes and Watson.<br /> - <strong><em>Publishers Weekly (starred review)</em></strong><br /><br />The tales cover a wide variety of interpretations, from comedic to dark, and range from straight pastiches in Watson's voice to modern settings with Holmesian investigators. Surprising and twisty results.<br /> - <strong><em>Author Magazine</em></strong><br /><br />Tantalizing. Enough variety for the dabbler, together with enough reverence for the canon to appeal to the true Holmes addict.<br /> - <strong><em>Kirkus Reviews (on 'A Study in Sherlock')</em></strong><br /><br />Sara Paretsky contributes an excellent feminist pastiche, Gahan Wilson some amusing cartoons, Andrew Grant a whimsical social-media update of The Hound of the Baskervilles, Jeffery Deaver a well-constructed tale about a man who idolizes not Holmes but Moriarty. A sharp, affectionate, light-footed collection.<br /> - <strong><em>New York Times Book Review</em></strong><br /><br />Original and intriguing. Fans of Sherlock Holmes will find plenty to appreciate in this collection.<br /> - <strong><em>The Oklahoman</em></strong><br /><br />Delightful. The tales, all exceedingly clever, are sometimes in classic Holmesian style and time period; others make only passing reference to the great detective; and some have ingenious twists.<br /> - <strong><em>The Seattle Times</em></strong><br /><br />Great fun for anyone who loves crime fiction. The collection is diverting, delightful, and best taken with a cup of hot tea.<br /> - <strong>Hallie Ephron, bestselling author of 'Never Tell a Lie'</strong><br /><br />Satisfy your Sherlock cravings with these superb stories.<br /> - <strong><em>Book Riot</em></strong><br /><br />An eclectic but accomplished group of novelists, primarily mystery and crime writers, take some intriguingly different looks at Holmes legacy. The legacy of Sir Arthur Conan Doyles work and his most famous character is on rich display here, and <em>In the Company of Sherlock Holmes</em> should be on the reading list of any Holmes fan.<br /> - <strong><em>BookReporter.com</em></strong>
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  Copyright © 2020 J.C. Fields
  
  
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  Any resemblance to actual people and events is purely coincidental.
  
  
  This is a work of fiction.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Sharon Kizziah-Holmes, Publishing Coordinator
  
  
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  Acknowledgements
  
  
  
  
  
  Once again it is time to thank all of the individuals who have helped get this
  manuscript polished and ready for others to read. Many have been with me since
  the beginning and a several are new to the team.
  
  
  Sharon Kizziah-Holmes, owner of Paperba