Contemporary Novels and Anthologies for Sherlock Holmes Fans

Sherlock Holmes is certainly among the most beloved and enduring characters in the whole of literature. Luckily for Holmes fans, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was as prolific as inspired. But the fact is, there are only so many Sherlock Holmes stories and novels, and even though they are quite enjoyable several times around-the Holmes canon is a finite object. Or is it?

Rejoice: the legacy of mystery and deduction continues. There are hordes of new, contemporary, high quality stories and novels to choose from; the Sherlock Holmes pastiche is a thriving genre. Even readers unfamiliar with the original Conan Doyle volumes will find these to be appealing and may even be inspired to go back to the source. There are so many to choose from though, that it can be difficult to know where to begin; below, in no particular order, are my choices for the best of the contemporary Holmes adventures. All selections are readily available off-the-shelf at larger bookstore chains such as Barnes and Noble, and all are available as new and used copies at online venues such as Amazon.com, some for just a few cents plus shipping.

Sherlock Holmes and the Red Demon
Larry Millett