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The Curious Cases of Sherlock Holmes - Volume One
An eclectic mix of eight stories drawn from the annals of the MX Series of New Sherlock Holmes stories and the many Holmes anthologies of Belanger Books, all from the pen of emerging pastiche author Stephen Herczeg.
Holmes is presented with a dishevelled and confused man that appears to be from another century. Time travel, or something more mysterious? Several years after the mystery of the Engineer's thumb, Victor Hatherley is again at odds. Will Holmes discover his whereabouts and save him? And what is the connection to Holmes's greatest foe of all?
Death from the venomous bite of a rare Gila Monster. An accident or is the innocent looking herpetologist not what he seems?
A bomb appears beneath the floor of Parliament, along with a threat from Sudanese terrorists. Will Holmes make sense of the warning and identify the culprit?
Holmes must solve the mystery of a dead body found in an alleyway in a retrofuture of steam power.
Bodies appear to leave the morgue of their own accord. A mysterious fire draws Holmes to one conclusion. Zombies.
On the night of her arranged engagement to a German industrialist, a young woman disappears.
A derailed train, and a dead professor sees Holmes befriend an adventurous young woman to solve the mystery and foil the robbery of a priceless relic.
Holmes is presented with a dishevelled and confused man that appears to be from another century. Time travel, or something more mysterious? Several years after the mystery of the Engineer's thumb, Victor Hatherley is again at odds. Will Holmes discover his whereabouts and save him? And what is the connection to Holmes's greatest foe of all?
Death from the venomous bite of a rare Gila Monster. An accident or is the innocent looking herpetologist not what he seems?
A bomb appears beneath the floor of Parliament, along with a threat from Sudanese terrorists. Will Holmes make sense of the warning and identify the culprit?
Holmes must solve the mystery of a dead body found in an alleyway in a retrofuture of steam power.
Bodies appear to leave the morgue of their own accord. A mysterious fire draws Holmes to one conclusion. Zombies.
On the night of her arranged engagement to a German industrialist, a young woman disappears.
A derailed train, and a dead professor sees Holmes befriend an adventurous young woman to solve the mystery and foil the robbery of a priceless relic.
214 pages, Paperback
Published June 17, 2021
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About the author
Stephen Herczeg
137 books27 followersStephen is an IT Geek, writer, actor and film maker based in Canberra Australia. He has been writing for over twenty years and has completed a couple of dodgy novels, sixteen feature length screenplays and dozens of short stories and scripts.
Stephen’s scripts, TITAN, Dark are the Woods, Control and Death Spores have found success in the international screenwriting competitions with a win, two runner-up and two top ten finishes.
His horror stories have featured in Sproutlings, Hells Bells, Below the Stairs, Trickster’s Treats #1 and #2, Shades of Santa, Behind the Mask, Beyond the Infinite, Beside the Seaside, The Body Horror Book, Anemone Enemy, Petrified Punks and Beginnings.
His Sherlock Holmes stories have been published in Sherlock Holmes in the realms of H.G. Wells, Sherlock Holmes: Adventures beyond the Canon, The MX Book of New Sherlock Holmes stories: Part XI and will soon be seen in Sherlock Holmes: Adventures in the realms of Steampunk, The MX Book of New Sherlock Holmes stories: Part XIV & XVI.
Later this year, Stephen will appear in A Tribute to H.G. Wells, and has had over twenty drabbles accepted for the Curses and Cauldrons, Blood and Bitemarks, Worlds, Angels and Monsters anthologies.
Stephen’s scripts, TITAN, Dark are the Woods, Control and Death Spores have found success in the international screenwriting competitions with a win, two runner-up and two top ten finishes.
His horror stories have featured in Sproutlings, Hells Bells, Below the Stairs, Trickster’s Treats #1 and #2, Shades of Santa, Behind the Mask, Beyond the Infinite, Beside the Seaside, The Body Horror Book, Anemone Enemy, Petrified Punks and Beginnings.
His Sherlock Holmes stories have been published in Sherlock Holmes in the realms of H.G. Wells, Sherlock Holmes: Adventures beyond the Canon, The MX Book of New Sherlock Holmes stories: Part XI and will soon be seen in Sherlock Holmes: Adventures in the realms of Steampunk, The MX Book of New Sherlock Holmes stories: Part XIV & XVI.
Later this year, Stephen will appear in A Tribute to H.G. Wells, and has had over twenty drabbles accepted for the Curses and Cauldrons, Blood and Bitemarks, Worlds, Angels and Monsters anthologies.
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June 20, 2021
Stephen Herczeg is a prolific author of Sherlock Holmes short stories. "The Curious Cases of Sherlock Holmes Volume One" brings together eight of his excellent stories that have been previously published in anthologies by both MX Publishing and Belanger Books.
Embellished with interesting forwards by editors David Marcum and Derrick Belanger, this stories in the volume are all entertaining and interesting reads.
I had favourites. Of course I did. 'The Curious Case of the Sleeper' was charming, while 'The Adventure of the Modern Guy Fawkes' was pure Conan-Doyle. My absolute favourite, however, was 'The Adventure of the Sugar Merchant': the ending of which had the hair on the back of my neck standing on end.
I sat down last night and read every story, which tells you all you need to know about the readability of the book. Rare is the book that I pick up and do not put down until the last word has been read.
Highly recommended.
Embellished with interesting forwards by editors David Marcum and Derrick Belanger, this stories in the volume are all entertaining and interesting reads.
I had favourites. Of course I did. 'The Curious Case of the Sleeper' was charming, while 'The Adventure of the Modern Guy Fawkes' was pure Conan-Doyle. My absolute favourite, however, was 'The Adventure of the Sugar Merchant': the ending of which had the hair on the back of my neck standing on end.
I sat down last night and read every story, which tells you all you need to know about the readability of the book. Rare is the book that I pick up and do not put down until the last word has been read.
Highly recommended.
September 30, 2022
Thank you for these stories!
I really liked these stories and plan to buy the next volume. I hope the author continues to write more. I like the spirit in which they are written, keeping in line with what I think Holmes and Watson are like, while venturing into different areas. After listening to the entire Holmes canon several times, I get greedy for more. Thank you for what I am sure is very hard work.
This review is for the Audible version, which was very admirably narrated by Michael Langan.
I really liked these stories and plan to buy the next volume. I hope the author continues to write more. I like the spirit in which they are written, keeping in line with what I think Holmes and Watson are like, while venturing into different areas. After listening to the entire Holmes canon several times, I get greedy for more. Thank you for what I am sure is very hard work.
This review is for the Audible version, which was very admirably narrated by Michael Langan.
October 13, 2024
A Delightful Return to Baker Street
I received a complimentary audio copy and am voluntarily leaving a review.
As a lifelong fan of anything 'Sherlock', I approached this audiobook with excitement and trepidation. Will the author capture the essence of Doyle's iconic characters while still offering something fresh and engaging? Stephen Herczeg resoundingly answers in the affirmative with "The Curious Cases of Sherlock Holmes, Volume One".
Herczeg's writing elegantly evokes the spirit of the original tales, with a keen ear for the dialogue and mannerisms that make Sherlock and Watson so beloved. The cases themselves are clever, complex, and satisfyingly challenging. I found myself fully immersed in the world of Victorian London, racing alongside the great detective to unravel the intriguing mysteries.
A superb narration from Michael Langan further elevates the experience. His vocal characterizations are distinct and fitting, bringing added depth to the characters. His pacing and inflexion perfectly capture the tension and humour woven throughout the stories.
In short, "The Curious Cases of Sherlock Holmes, Volume One" is a must-listen for fans of Sherlockian pastiches. Herczeg's writing and Langan's narration combine for an utterly captivating experience that will leave you eagerly awaiting further volumes. If you're seeking a worthy companion to Doyle's originals, look no further.
I received a complimentary audio copy and am voluntarily leaving a review.
As a lifelong fan of anything 'Sherlock', I approached this audiobook with excitement and trepidation. Will the author capture the essence of Doyle's iconic characters while still offering something fresh and engaging? Stephen Herczeg resoundingly answers in the affirmative with "The Curious Cases of Sherlock Holmes, Volume One".
Herczeg's writing elegantly evokes the spirit of the original tales, with a keen ear for the dialogue and mannerisms that make Sherlock and Watson so beloved. The cases themselves are clever, complex, and satisfyingly challenging. I found myself fully immersed in the world of Victorian London, racing alongside the great detective to unravel the intriguing mysteries.
A superb narration from Michael Langan further elevates the experience. His vocal characterizations are distinct and fitting, bringing added depth to the characters. His pacing and inflexion perfectly capture the tension and humour woven throughout the stories.
In short, "The Curious Cases of Sherlock Holmes, Volume One" is a must-listen for fans of Sherlockian pastiches. Herczeg's writing and Langan's narration combine for an utterly captivating experience that will leave you eagerly awaiting further volumes. If you're seeking a worthy companion to Doyle's originals, look no further.
June 13, 2025
I enjoyed this book quite a bit. It is full of creative and curious adventures. If you are a stickler for the Holmes canon you may have issues with it. It colors outside of the lines at times. For example, Holmes is much more open to discussing the clues he finds and explaining their relevance to Watson. This is not the style of the Holmes we all know and love, but not a deal breaker for me.
The stories are a mixture of fun adventures sometimes pushing beyond the typical settings. One story puts Holmes and Watson in an alternative steampunk universe while another surprisingly involves zombies. These two stories were the outliers and really didn’t bother me. They were still quite enjoyable. I found the rest of the stories to be quite entertaining as well. I enjoyed this volume enough to plunge headlong into the second book in the series the same day I finished this one.
The bottom line is these are fun adventures written to entertain. Nothing more, nothing less. I can’t wait to read the rest of the volumes in this series.
The stories are a mixture of fun adventures sometimes pushing beyond the typical settings. One story puts Holmes and Watson in an alternative steampunk universe while another surprisingly involves zombies. These two stories were the outliers and really didn’t bother me. They were still quite enjoyable. I found the rest of the stories to be quite entertaining as well. I enjoyed this volume enough to plunge headlong into the second book in the series the same day I finished this one.
The bottom line is these are fun adventures written to entertain. Nothing more, nothing less. I can’t wait to read the rest of the volumes in this series.
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