SHE PLANNED HER OWN FUNERAL. BUT DID SHE ARRANGE HER MURDER?Buried secrets, murder and a trail of bloody clues lie at the heart of Anthony Horowitz’s page-turning new detective series. If you enjoyed BBC’s Sherlock, you’ll LOVE The Word is Murder! Chosen as one of Crime Time's books of the year'Raises the game-playing to Olympic level.' Guardian Books of the Year'A real page-turner. I loved it!' ALED JONES (ITV, Weekend)'The beguiling whodunit plot is dispatched with characteristic elan as Horowitz blurs the line between fact and fiction' (Financial Times)'Splendidly entertaining, absorbing and difficult to put down. Hawthorne is an intriguing character' (Daily Express)'Sharp-witted readers who think they've solved the puzzle early on can rest assured that they've opened only one of many dazzling Christmas packages Horowitz has left beautifully wrapped under the tree.' (Kirkus Reviews)'Deduction and wit are well-balanced, and fans of Peter Lovesey and other modern channelers of the spirit of the golden age of detection will clamor for more' (Publishers Weekly)Unexpected death, an unsolved mystery and a trail of bloody clues lie at the heart of Anthony Horowitz's page-turning new thriller. Read more

A storm. A disappearance. A race against time . . .Mustique is in a state of breathless calm as tropical storm Cristobal edges towards it across the Atlantic. Most villa owners have escaped the island but a few young socialites remain, unwilling to let summer's partying end. American heiress Amanda Fortini is one such thrill-seeker - until she heads out for a morning swim and doesn't return.Detective Sergeant Solomon Nile is just 28 years old and the island's only fully trained police officer. He quickly realises he needs to contact Lord and Lady Blake, who bought the island decades ago and have invested time, money and love creating a paradise. Jasper is in St Lucia designing a new village of luxury villas but Lady Veronica (Vee to her friends) catches a plane immediately. Her beloved god-daughter, Lily, is on the island and this disappearance has alarming echoes of what happened to Lily's mother many years ago. Lady Vee would never desert a friend in need, and she can keep a cool head in a crisis.When Amanda's body is found, a murder investigation begins. Nile knows the killer must be an islander because flights and ferry crossings have stopped due to the storm warning, but the local community isn't co-operating. And then the storm hits, and someone else disappears . . . Read more

Part One of a record breaking three-volume collection, bringing together over sixty of the world's leading Sherlock Holmes authors. All the stories are traditional Sherlock Holmes pastiches. This volume covers the years from 1881 to 1889, including contributions from: John Hall, Hugh Ashton, Adrian Middleton, David Marcum, Jayantika Ganguly, Denis O. Smith, Amy Thomas, Kevin David Barratt, Luke Benjamen Kuhns, Summer Perkins, Deanna Baran, Shane Simmons, C.H. Dye, Mark Mower, Derrick Belanger , Daniel D. Victor, Steve Mountain, Stephen Wade, John Heywood, Will Thomas, Daniel McGachey, Martin Rosenstock, Craig Janacek, (and a poem from Michael Kurland). The authors are donating all the royalties from the collection to preservation projects at Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's former home, Undershaw. Read more

A retired detective seeks answers to a shocking multiple murder in YorkshireHenry Ward is happily enjoying the spring sun with his trusted wire fox terrier Tessa when resource-strapped West Yorkshire Police call on him to help with a bizarre case.A garden party has just turned to tragedy, with three guests dead and one hospitalised. It looks like cyanide poisoning.Clearly not simply a case of undercooked sausages on the barbecue, alongside a short-tempered DS Ellie Hargreaves, Henry interviews the survivors. But the group of close friends appears determined to keep secrets from the police, and one another.Soon the case attracts media attention, meaning Henry’s old rival, Superintendent Samuel Murphy, is even more impatient than usual to get quick results. A clash is inevitable.Regardless, just as they seem to be getting close to some answers, Henry is dragged into a press scandal and has to swallow a bitter pill from the past.Will Henry get the break he needs to crack the case, settle his scores, and prove to Murphy he’s still the better cop?POISONED ON THE MOOR is the seventh standalone title in this British detective mystery series by Ric Brady. The full list of books, FREE with Kindle Unlimited and available in paperback and hardback, is as follows: MURDER ON A YORKSHIRE MOORBUTCHER ON THE MOORMISSING ON ILKLEY MOORDETECTIVE ON THE MOORCOLD CASE ON THE MOORSHOOTER ON THE MOORPOISONED ON THE MOOR Read more

Laughter, intrigue and suspense are evoked in equal measure by this fast-paced dramatisation of the classic Sherlock Holmes mystery. Originally scripted for open-air performance in the promenade style, the action kicks off with an amusing, rustic, Victorian melodrama; but thereafter it is the brooding presence of Dartmoor which lies at its dark centre. Over the purple heather, the granite tors and the sucking bog of Grimpen Mire, comes a parade of colourful characters to confuse and disturb the courageous soul of Doctor Watson, sent by Holmes to scout for some solid facts behind the highly mysterious death of Sir Charles Baskerville. Fresh-faced from Canada, the new baronet, Sir Henry Baskerville, - You can cut the Sir ! - is having none of the old world superstition surrounding the ancient curse on his family; yet it slowly becomes apparent, even to his no-nonsense mind, that a very real threat is lurking on Baskerville Moor. And, what is more, it leaves footprints... Playwright Simon Corble gives Conan Doyle's original tale some highly inventive twists in order to create an engaging drama that has delighted audiences and received glowing reviews wherever it has been staged since 1995. In print for the first time, the action leaps off the page at even the most casual reader and, if you think you know exactly how it is going to end...the female of the species has a surprise in store. Hell hath no fury, Watson. Quite, Holmes. Read more

A Thrilling Fusion of Roleplaying, Boardgame, and Choose-Your-Path Adventure All in one book!Perfect for Ages 10 and Up!Get ready to dive into a game like no other! Tome of Terror: London brings you an all-new hybrid experience, blending the best elements of roleplaying games, boardgames, and interactive gamebooks into one pulse-pounding adventure. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned gamer, this is your chance to explore the sinister streets of Victorian London in a truly unique way!A Gamebook Like You've Never Played Before!No need to be a rulebook expert or have a table full of game pieces. London’s Dark Tales is easy to set up and instantly immersive! Roll the dice, choose your path, and navigate a world filled with iconic characters, dark mysteries, and deadly encounters. With simple mechanics and branching storylines, you'll be deep into the action in minutes—perfect for both first-time players and experienced adventurers looking for something fresh.What Makes It Unique?Hybrid Gameplay – Combines the freedom and storytelling of roleplaying games with the structure of a boardgame and the thrill of a choose-your-path adventure. It’s the best of all worlds!Play Solo or With Friends – Experience it on your own or gather up to four players for a cooperative or competitive journey. Every choice counts!Dynamic, Replayable Stories – Every game is a new experience. Face off against notorious figures like Jekyll & Hyde or Sweeney Todd, with each choice leading to different outcomes and rewards.Easy and Accessible – New to gaming? No problem! Just roll the dice and let the adventure unfold. The straightforward rules mean you can start playing right away! Flick dice are also printed on the pagesA World of Eerie Adventure Awaits:50 Mysterious Locations to explore, each filled with chilling events, puzzles, and challenges.Simple Stats for your Investigator, like Fighting Skill and Supernatural Insight, which grow and change as you progress.Immersive Soundscapes through QR codes that enhance the atmosphere as you traverse the haunted streets.Why Choose This Game? It’s more than a roleplaying game. More than a boardgame. More than a traditional gamebook. This offers a one-of-a-kind experience, combining storytelling, strategy, and exploration in a way that’s easy to play yet endlessly exciting. Perfect for family game nights, rainy afternoons, or solo adventures into the unknown!Are You Ready to Face the Darkest Corners of London? Read more

"The world is full of obvious things which nobody by any chance ever observes.""The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" is a collection of twelve short stories by Arthur Conan Doyle, featuring the famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal friend Dr. John Watson. The stories showcase Holmes' extraordinary skills in solving mysteries through keen observation, logical reasoning, and clever deductions. Each tale presents a unique case, from baffling disappearances and strange occurrences to intricate crimes, highlighting the brilliant detective's prowess and the strong bond between Holmes and Watson."There is nothing more deceptive than an obvious fact."Buy it Now! Read more

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic Sherlock Holmes mystery16 illustrations by Sidney Paget, revitalised in full colour by Michael Richard HintonWith a new Introduction by Ebenezer DuLally UvneyThe Hound of the Baskervilles was Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s third novel featuring Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson. It was first published in The Strand Magazine from 1901-1902. Set on Dartmoor in Devon, England, it is a story of mystery and horror inspired by the legend of an enormous diabolical hound.www.orrydian.co.uk Read more

60 Sherlock Holmes Large Print Word SearchesEmbark on a thrilling journey with 60 Sherlock Holmes Large Print Word Searches. Dive into the intriguing world of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, who penned 4 novels and 56 short stories featuring the legendary detective, Sherlock Holmes. This book offers 60 unique puzzles, each inspired by a different Sherlock Holmes story.Unearth hidden words that could be anything from a character’s name, the enigmatic crime under investigation, the atmospheric setting, or even an unexpected word Doyle masterfully wove into the narrative.This book is not just a collection of puzzles, but a tribute to the literary genius of Doyle and the timeless appeal of Sherlock Holmes. It’s perfect for fans of detective stories, word search enthusiasts, or anyone looking for a fun and challenging activity.Each puzzle has been meticulously crafted with love and dedication. We hope you enjoy solving them as much as we enjoyed creating them. Happy sleuthing! Read more

A RAMPAGING BEASTDetective Nikki Achebe’s first case is supposed to be an easy one. An apex predator has attacked and killed residents of Dalmally caravan park. An escaped zoo animal or a careless exotic pet owner? Either way, the case will be closed within forty-eight hours. Or so she thought. With the witnesses claiming a mythical creature caused the attacks, and perplexing evidence distorting reality, Achebe joins forces with hotshot journalist, Sam Stone to uncover the mysterious animal lurking within the infamous Forest of Damned Souls. TWO BARBARIC SERIAL KILLERSAchebe’s mentors, the esteemed Premier Detective Tom Dargo and the irascible Senior Detective Xander Bullock are chasing down two murderers of their own. As Dargo battles with his personal demons, he begins to question his culpability in the victims’ deaths.A DEADLY SETTINGIn the independent nation of Caledonia, wolves roam the Highlands, Merk is legal tender, renewable energy powers society, and murder is embedded in the culture. As the detectives progress their respective cases, they discover that Caledonia is far more sinister than they ever imagined.The Sinister Mind of Tully dares you to read, and hopes you share their bloodthirst.'One of the best crime thrillers I have ever read... the way the plot unfolds and the subplots combine is the work of sheer genius' - Rohit Rawat - Reedsy Read more

'Irresistible' Guardian'Impressive' Daily Mail'Captivating' Mick Herron Nominated for the 2018 Best First Novel, Barry AwardLondon 1909Captain Kell of the War Office knows the Empire is under threat - from Russia and Germany, from terrorists and anarchists, spies and infiltrators.But he can't prove it to his superiors. He needs an agent he can trust, someone who knows the street, not the playing fields of Eton.Kell needs Wiggins. Trained as a child by Kell's old friend Sherlock Holmes, who used to call his little band of urchins the Baker Street Irregulars, Wiggins is now an ex soldier with an expert line in deduction and the cunning of a bare-knuckle fighter.But he has no wish to be recruited - until he sees a route to taking his sworn revenge on the killer of his best friend. Read more

Lavishly illustrated throughout, this edition includes the adventures of "The Red-Headed League," "A Scandal in Bohemia," and "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches," and many more. This dyslexia-friendly edition has been specially adapted for readers with dyslexia to ensure easier comprehension.Printed on cream paper to reduce glare, this edition's pages feature wider margins and 1.5-line spacing. The use of a dyslexia-friendly font significantly enhances text clarity, making reading a more comfortable experience. Bold and italic text is used sparingly, and the text is formatted with a ragged right edge for easier reading. The extra spacing between paragraphs further aids comprehension, making this edition compliant with the British Dyslexia Association's Dyslexia-Friendly Style Guide.Be sure to explore other dyslexia-friendly titles from Angry Swan Press! In The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, follow the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal friend, Dr John Watson, as they embark on a series of captivating and perplexing cases that will test their wits and astute powers of deduction to their limits.From the opulent halls of aristocratic London to the gritty streets of the city's underworld, Holmes and Watson navigate a web of mysteries that encompass stolen treasures, baffling disappearances, and inscrutable murders. With Holmes's razor-sharp mind and Watson's steadfast support, they unravel the most enigmatic of puzzles, employing Holmes's signature methods of observation, deduction, and logical reasoning. Read more

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson traverse the British Isles and the Italian peninsula in a rousing new series of adventures . . .After a thrilling jaunt in the Far East, Holmes and Watson return to England to address an inheritance left by one of Watson’s relatives in Cornwall, half of which he gave to his dear friend, Sherlock Holmes. Financially secure, the two are now free to spend as much time on Baker Street and the Continent as they please, and the duo find themselves as comfortable on the banks of the Tiber as the Thames.As Holmes rationalizes his way through case after case, it’s all in a day’s work—until clues surface that his great nemesis, Prof. James Moriarty, might still be alive . . .“Mischievous, cunning and magnetically fascinating Sherlock Holmes’ lost meanderings in the Far East are richly rewarding for Holmes fans, armchair travellers and historians alike. Ted Riccardi conjures up the quirky, beloved detective’s missing years solving intoxicatingly labyrinthine puzzles amidst the devilry of The Great Game.” – Isabella Tree, award winning author & conservationist Read more

More parodies have been written targeting Sherlock Holmes than anyone else dead or alive, fictional or real. James M. Barrie, the author of Peter Pan, started it all back in the early 1890's and Sherlockian parody has been coming out regularly ever since, right into the age of the internet. While Sherlock's creator Sir Arthur Conan Doyle lived, close to 400 appeared in Britain and America. In these early parodies, Sherlock is off on the wrong track in the great Coleslaw mystery, struggling with the disappearance of the President's Whisker, rescuing that damsel in distress, Elsa Lohengrin, and even delving into the spirit world---and much more. Mark Twain, the Mr. Dooley of Finley Peter Dunne, Kenneth Grahame's Ratty of The Wind in the Willows, John Kendrick Bangs, Bret Harte, Ring Lardner, C. K. Chesterton, and O. Henry all contributed to this early Bedside collection. Sherlock turns up at Wellseley College and Yale, Hades and The Garden of Eden, Peoria and the Oklahoma Territory, in the trenches of War I and often in his familiar Baker Street hangout. Sherlockian Charles Press began collecting these early lampoons as a hobby after retiring from Michigan State University. He is the author of two Sherlockian monographs, Parodies and Pastiches, Buzzing Round Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and Looking Over Sir Arthur's Shoulder, and "When Did Arthur Conan Doyle Meet Jean Leckie?" in The Baker Street Journal. Read more

"Death Comes To Hawbury is cosy crime at its finest. The characters are memorable, the mystery is tightly plotted and there is at least one sentence per paragraph that is laugh out loud funny. More, please!"- Chris McDonald - Author of The Stonebridge Mysteries ★★★★★"Witty, well-observed and great fun. Perfect for readers of the Agatha Raisin series."DEATH COMES TO HAWBURYWhen a job interview ends in murder, village newcomer Verity Meadows must turn detective when she becomes the prime suspect.After losing millions in a sophisticated embezzlement scheme, Verity Meadows is forced to sell her upmarket London home and move to a run-down cottage in the seemingly peaceful village of Hawbury. Struggling to adjust to her new life, Verity applies for a part-time job with the parish council, but her hopes of getting the job are dashed when one of her interviewers dies in mysterious circumstances before they’ve so much as glanced at Verity’s C.V.When suspicion falls upon Verity, blundering detective, Ulysses Hodge is determined to bring her to justice, regardless of where the evidence leads.Realising the detective is hell-bent on proving her guilt, Verity forms an unlikely alliance with the local oracle, Leeanne Keating, and together they set out to find the killer.Will Verity and Leeanne identify the murderer in their midst before they strike again when Death Comes to Hawbury?Death Comes to Hawbury is the first in a series of humorous British Cosy Crime novels featuring amateur sleuth, Verity Meadows, and her charismatic sidekick, Leeanne Keating. Set in the fictional village of Hawbury, it contains all the classic elements of a cosy crime novel with plenty of laughs throughout. If you like Agatha Raisin, you'll LOVE Verity Meadows. Click Read Now or Buy Now to find out what happens when Death Comes to Hawbury.Praise For Death Comes to Hawbury"I’ve found my new favourite cozy crime series! Verity and Leeanne are amazing! Lots of laughs throughout. LOVED IT!" - S. Griffiths."Witty, well-observed and great fun. Perfect for readers of the Agatha Raisin series."- H. Watson."A.J. Ford has created something wonderful - Death Comes To Hawbury is cosy crime at its finest. The characters are memorable, the mystery is tightly plotted, there are plenty of red herrings to keep you on your toes and there is at least one sentence per paragraph that is laugh out loud funny. I had a blast reading this, and you will too. More, please!"- Chris McDonald. Read more

When a girl disappears, a retired cop makes it his mission to find her…It’s a cold winter day when ex-DCI Henry Ward and his terrier Tessa come across a girl’s hat on Ilkley Moor. Not an uncommon find, but this one is covered in blood, and Henry immediately senses a child is in danger.Meanwhile, local social media is buzzing about an eight-year-old girl gone missing from her well-to-do home that very morning. But it is only the babysitter who is convinced she has been taken.The family themselves don’t seem concerned about her apparent absence. And the police are not willing to spare resources searching for a child who’s not been reported missing.Shocked by her cool reaction to his find, Henry suspects the mother, Sofia, has something to hide, and decides to investigate.The weather is turning, and the girl might still be up on the moor. Weighed down by an ominous feeling something is very wrong, Henry must get to the bottom of the mystery, and find the child before it’s too late.MISSING ON ILKLEY MOOR is the third standalone mystery in this captivating series by Ric Brady. The full list of books is as follows:1. MURDER ON A YORKSHIRE MOOR2. BUTCHER ON THE MOOR3. MISSING ON ILKLEY MOOR4. DETECTIVE ON THE MOOR5. COLD CASE ON THE MOOR6. SHOOTER ON THE MOORThese novels are FREE with Kindle Unlimited and available in paperback. If you like fiction by Pete Brassett, Joy Ellis, Cheryl Rees-Price, Angela Marsons, MS Morris and LJ Ross, you’ll love Ric Brady! Read more

'Irresistible' Guardian'Impressive' Daily Mail'Captivating' Mick Herron Nominated for the 2018 Best First Novel, Barry AwardLondon 1909Captain Kell of the War Office knows the Empire is under threat - from Russia and Germany, from terrorists and anarchists, spies and infiltrators.But he can't prove it to his superiors. He needs an agent he can trust, someone who knows the street, not the playing fields of Eton.Kell needs Wiggins. Trained as a child by Kell's old friend Sherlock Holmes, who used to call his little band of urchins the Baker Street Irregulars, Wiggins is now an ex soldier with an expert line in deduction and the cunning of a bare-knuckle fighter.But he has no wish to be recruited - until he sees a route to taking his sworn revenge on the killer of his best friend. Read more

Butcher Boy BlueExhilarating explosive crime spliced with Meldrew-esque mayhem!Odd-bod teenager Mo Blenkinsopp is a magnet for mayhem. Hunted and with smoking guns from multiple murders hot in his hands, he confronts the impossible as only he can - with daring, wit and calamity. As the noose tightens it’s do or die. A no brainer for most – but most don’t have Mo’s cataclysmic talent for digging his own grave…Recipe for new, original, scintillating crime1 - Take a typical crime book down from its dusty pedestal2 - Spice with extra action, clues, wit and a bewildering enigma3 - Bloody some blades, slice in suspense and pepper with mayhem4 - Blend fresh twists of wow with some twisted characters5 - Add splashes of romance, lyricism, intrigue and fun6 - Soup-up the story till it stupefies, stuns and sizzlesFunny, thrilling and addictive with an enthralling new sleuth, Butcher Boy Blue is crime… and so much more! Read more

Have you ever wanted to truly know what goes on inside the head of Sherlock Holmes? Have you wanted to be able to read people and their expressions like books? Have you ever wanted to read a room and all the tells and clues that it provides? Then this is the book for you. The Monographs is a complete and comprehensive manual that will impart the lessons on everything you need to know to become a Deductionist in today's world. Contained within you will learn how to think and approach problem solving like the famed detective, spot liars in person and through their handwriting, deduce clues, personality traits, and the personal details of people through their phones, watches and clothes. Figure out where people live from the shoes that they wear, deduce what they do for a living, how to build a memory palace as intricate and perfect as the one that is written about, histories, theory, application, how to train, practice and develop your skills. All this and much, much more. After you read this book not only will you see the world but you will truly observe what goes on inside it as well. Your name will still be your own, but you can make it your business to know what other people do not know. Read more

This Annotation-Friendly edition contains the following features:- Large double-lined spaces between lines for annotations- Large outer margins to avoid having to make notes in the crease in the centre of the book- A large, easy-to-read font which is left-justified with a ragged right edge for readers who struggle to access the printed word, and the book is also printed on cream paper to minimise glare- An introduction to the book- A biography of Sir Arthur Conan-Doyle within the context of "The Sign of the Four”- A Glossary of literary terms to help understand Conan Doyle's writing style and themes, acting as a glossary to help with essay writing when examining the novel.- A pictorial guide to successful annotating - get tips from the experts!THE SIGN OF THE FOUREmbark on a riveting journey through the foggy streets of Victorian London with Sherlock Holmes and Dr John H. Watson in "The Sign of the Four," a captivating masterpiece by the legendary Arthur Conan Doyle.When a mysterious young woman named Miss Mary Morstan seeks the aid of the brilliant detective, Holmes and Watson find themselves entangled in a perplexing case of lost treasure and hidden secrets. A cryptic annual gift of pearls leads them on a treacherous path, uncovering a web of deceit, betrayal, and an unsolved mystery linked to India's turbulent past.As Holmes' keen mind delves into the intricacies of the case, he employs his unparalleled powers of deduction to piece together seemingly unrelated clues, captivating readers with his extraordinary intellect and unyielding pursuit of truth. Alongside the steadfast and compassionate Dr Watson, the duo navigates through a labyrinth of twists and turns, unravelling the enigma that lies at the heart of "The Sign of the Four."Arthur Conan Doyle's masterful storytelling transports readers to a bygone era, immersing them in the sights, sounds, and intrigue of Victorian London. In this timeless classic, "The Sign of the Four" showcases the indomitable spirit of Sherlock Holmes, a character whose brilliance continues to resonate with readers across generations.Prepare to be spellbound by a tale of mystery, adventure, and the triumph of reason as Sherlock Holmes races against time to solve the riddle that will test his mettle like never before. Delve into the world of the great detective and lose yourself in a narrative that has enthralled readers for over a century—a testament to the enduring genius of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.Examination: English Language & LiteratureSpecification: GCSE 9-1Set Text covered: The Sign of the Four by Sir Arthur Conan-DoyleType: Set Text: Annotation Edition Read more