If you’re someone who loves Sherlock Holmes AND board games, 221 B Baker Street is the perfect game for you. In this article, I’ll explain the differences between the British and American versions of 221 B Baker Street, give a brief overview of how the game is played, look at some pros and cons, give some playing tips, some suggestions …
The Creepy Canon
Spooky October is an excellent time to read or re-read some of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s creepy Sherlock Holmes stories. Every Holmes fanatic has their favorites. Here are four of mine. The Hound of the Baskervilles This one is most likely on everyone’s list. It’s pure Gothic and based on an ancient local legend. This story has everything. The setting …
Sherlock Solitaire: A Review
When Doctor Watson is away and there’s no one else to play with, it’s time for Sherlock Solitaire. Or, perhaps, your preference is a solo game. If so, then Sherlock Solitaire fits the bill. I should say right from the start that Sherlock Solitaire (Wise Wizard Games, 2024) is more solitaire than Sherlock. Despite the fact that there are case …
Sherlock Holmes and His Bees
“But you have retired, Holmes. We heard of you as living the life of a hermit among your bees and your books in a small farm upon the South Downs.” — from His Final Bow When Sherlock Holmes retired, at the age of forty-nine, as referenced by Doctor Watson in the story His Final Bow it seems clear that …
An Interview with JM Reinbold
On May 14, 2025, Weldon Burge, Founder and Executive Editor of Smart Rhino Publications interviewed me for his newsletter ‘Thoughtful Chats with Writers & Readers’ about the research involved in writing my Sherlock Holmes pastiche. An Interview with JM Reinbold, Author of Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Black Pharoah In JM Reinbold’s soon-to-be released novel, Holmes discovers …
Publication Announcement
MX Publishing (London) will publish JM Reinbold’s novel Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Black Pharaoh. Hardcover release on 21 June 2025 Softcover release on 20 September 2025 Ebook and Audiobook to follow