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THE SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERIES BOOKS 1-16: sixteen puzzling cases featuring a legendary detective
Sixteen ingenious cases. Over 1700 pages of detective work. One legendary detective. This complete collection of classic mysteries by Sherlockian author Val Andrews is now in one great-value box set.
Step back into Victorian London and the world of fog-shrouded alleys, hansom cabs, and the brilliant deductive mind of Sherlock Holmes.
In this magnificent 16-book short story collection, master storyteller Val Andrews continues the legacy of Arthur Conan Doyle with brand-new adventures faithful to the original spirit of Baker Street.
From stolen treasures and secret societies to royal intrigues and deadly conspiracies, Holmes and Watson confront mysteries that range from the eerie and atmospheric to the delightfully bizarre.
Perfect for lovers of classic detective fiction, these tales capture the wit, intellect, and charm of literature’s greatest sleuth. Whether unravelling crimes in the gaslit streets of London or confronting supernatural rumours in the English countryside, Holmes and Watson remain an incomparable duo.
A must-read collection for fans of Arthur Conan Doyle, Roger Riccard, David Marcum, Andrew Lane, Nicholas Meyer and Bonnie MacBird.
PRAISE FOR VAL
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘You may think that you are reading another Doyle book but you aren't. The style is full of twist and turns. You will not be disappointed.' RichardsonCop
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I have long been a follower of Sherlock Holmes, I found these short stories excellent well written and believable.' Kindle Reader.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is a very nice collection of Holmes short stories.' Thomas G.C.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Some authors who use Holmes and Watson in their work don't do them justice. You have nothing to fear with this very entertaining.' Vickie W.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘As a life long fan of the Sherlock Holmes character I liked this very much. It classically hit all the right expected features of a Sherlock Holmes story.' Devere W.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A well written story, paying respect to Doyle's tales. Highly recommended to mystery readers of all ages.' Tonya.
Step back into Victorian London and the world of fog-shrouded alleys, hansom cabs, and the brilliant deductive mind of Sherlock Holmes.
In this magnificent 16-book short story collection, master storyteller Val Andrews continues the legacy of Arthur Conan Doyle with brand-new adventures faithful to the original spirit of Baker Street.
From stolen treasures and secret societies to royal intrigues and deadly conspiracies, Holmes and Watson confront mysteries that range from the eerie and atmospheric to the delightfully bizarre.
Perfect for lovers of classic detective fiction, these tales capture the wit, intellect, and charm of literature’s greatest sleuth. Whether unravelling crimes in the gaslit streets of London or confronting supernatural rumours in the English countryside, Holmes and Watson remain an incomparable duo.
A must-read collection for fans of Arthur Conan Doyle, Roger Riccard, David Marcum, Andrew Lane, Nicholas Meyer and Bonnie MacBird.
PRAISE FOR VAL
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘You may think that you are reading another Doyle book but you aren't. The style is full of twist and turns. You will not be disappointed.' RichardsonCop
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I have long been a follower of Sherlock Holmes, I found these short stories excellent well written and believable.' Kindle Reader.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is a very nice collection of Holmes short stories.' Thomas G.C.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Some authors who use Holmes and Watson in their work don't do them justice. You have nothing to fear with this very entertaining.' Vickie W.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘As a life long fan of the Sherlock Holmes character I liked this very much. It classically hit all the right expected features of a Sherlock Holmes story.' Devere W.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A well written story, paying respect to Doyle's tales. Highly recommended to mystery readers of all ages.' Tonya.
1754 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 22, 2025
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Val Andrews
60 books16 followersLibrarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.
Val Andrews was a music hall artist, ventriloquist and writer.
Andrews was born in Hove, Sussex, England a few hours after Valentine's Day, hence his name. Son of an architect, he was introduced to magic by his father. Andrews was a prolific writer on magic, having published over 1000 books and booklets from 1952. He also authored Sherlock Holmes pastiches and Houdini's novels. He lived for a number of years in Brighton, then in London (from 1943 onwards) where he joined the London Society of Magicians.
Val Andrews was a music hall artist, ventriloquist and writer.
Andrews was born in Hove, Sussex, England a few hours after Valentine's Day, hence his name. Son of an architect, he was introduced to magic by his father. Andrews was a prolific writer on magic, having published over 1000 books and booklets from 1952. He also authored Sherlock Holmes pastiches and Houdini's novels. He lived for a number of years in Brighton, then in London (from 1943 onwards) where he joined the London Society of Magicians.
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November 29, 2025
I'm not a big fan of mysteries, other than the Holmes type. Although these are written in the styles of Watson / Doyle, the mysteries are not very complicated and the solutions are very simplistic.
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