Reading Holmes and Some of My Favorite Sherlock Holmes Stories

Reading Holmes and Some of My Favorite Sherlock Holmes Stories

 

Belanger Books has just released Reading Holmes, a collection of short essays by Sherlock Holmes fans, discussing the Canon in various ways.

 

Here is the official book description:

 

If you've ever wondered:
Where will I fit all of my Sherlock Holmes books? Do I need another shelf for them –– or another bookcase? How many more terabytes do I need to store them all? Which editions have the best Holmes illustrations? Whose annotations make the most sense to me?
Then Reading Holmes! is a book for you! 

Reading Holmes! features all new essays on how and why authors and researchers approach the writing of Sherlock Holmes stories and scholarship. The book features some of the top names in the Sherlockian world including:

Mark Alberstat, BSI · Curtis Armstrong, BSI · Anna Behrens · Derrick Belanger · Ray Betzner, BSI · Johanna Draper Carlson · Shana C. Carter · Paul M. Chapman · Chris Chan · Thomas Cynkin, BSI · Greg Darak, BSI · Steven Doyle, BSI · Jayantika Ganguly, BSI · Bruce Harris · Linda Hein & Beth Barnard · Brad Keefauver, BSI · Les Klinger, BSI · David Marcum · Nick Martorelli, BSI · Will Murray · Rob Nunn, BSI · Madeline Quiñones · Ray Riethmeier, BSI · Aaron Rubin, BSI · Richard T. Ryan · Burt Wolder, BSI · Vincent Wright · Joanne Zahorsky-Reeves, BSI

Edited by Derrick Belanger, Richard T. Ryan, Robert S. Katz, BSI, and Brian Belanger

 

My essay “My Standout Sherlock Holmes Stories,” featuring profiles of some of my favorite tales, is included!  The book is available in paperback and Kindle formats!

 

 

Chris Chan’s next Funderburke and Kaiming novel, She Ruined Our Lives, will be released on February 6^th!  His sequel to Sherlock’s Secretary, Nessie’s Nemesis, was published on September 3^rd by MX Publishing.  His novel Ghosting My Friend was released by Level Best Books on March 28th. His first novel, Sherlock’s Secretary, was released by MX Publishing, as was his anthology Of Course He Pushed Him and Other Sherlock Holmes Stories Volumes 1 & 2.  His Agatha-nominated book Murder Most Grotesque: The Comedic Crime Fiction of Joyce Porter was published by Level Best Books.  His first non-fiction book, Sherlock & Irene: The Secret Truth Behind “A Scandal in Bohemia” is available for sale at Amazon.com and the MX Publishing website, as well as at Book Depository (with free worldwide shipping there).  It is also available in a Kindle edition.

She Ruined Our Lives Available for Pre-Order on Kindle!

 She Ruined Our Lives Available for Pre-Order on Kindle!

 

She Ruined Our Lives is now available for pre-order on Kindle!  The release date is February 6^th– less than a month!   The paperback edition will be available soon.

 

Chris Chan’s next Funderburke and Kaiming novel, She Ruined Our Lives, will be released on February 6^th!  His sequel to Sherlock’s Secretary, Nessie’s Nemesis, was published on September 3^rd by MX Publishing.  His novel Ghosting My Friend was released by Level Best Books on March 28th. His first novel, Sherlock’s Secretary, was released by MX Publishing, as was his anthology Of Course He Pushed Him and Other Sherlock Holmes Stories Volumes 1 & 2.  His Agatha-nominated book Murder Most Grotesque: The Comedic Crime Fiction of Joyce Porter was published by Level Best Books.  His first non-fiction book, Sherlock & Irene: The Secret Truth Behind “A Scandal in Bohemia” is available for sale at Amazon.com and the MX Publishing website, as well as at Book Depository (with free worldwide shipping there).  It is also available in a Kindle edition.

Funderburke and Kaiming Mysteries: Chronological Order Not Needed for Reading

Funderburke and Kaiming Mysteries: Chronological Order Not Needed for Reading

 

She Ruined Our Lives is the second book in the “Funderburke and Kaiming” series, but in case anybody’s wondering, the series does not need to be read in chronological order.  There is no need to read Ghosting My Friend first (though I certainly won’t stop anybody who wants to read it!).  There are no spoilers for the first book in She Ruined Our Lives, and enough information about the characters is provided so new readers won’t feel lost, but returning readers won’t find the information repetitive.  Thanks to all new and returning readers!

 

Chris Chan’s next Funderburke and Kaiming novel, She Ruined Our Lives, will be released on February 6^th!  His sequel to Sherlock’s Secretary, Nessie’s Nemesis, was published on September 3^rd by MX Publishing.  His novel Ghosting My Friend was released by Level Best Books on March 28th. His first novel, Sherlock’s Secretary, was released by MX Publishing, as was his anthology Of Course He Pushed Him and Other Sherlock Holmes Stories Volumes 1 & 2.  His Agatha-nominated book Murder Most Grotesque: The Comedic Crime Fiction of Joyce Porter was published by Level Best Books.  His first non-fiction book, Sherlock & Irene: The Secret Truth Behind “A Scandal in Bohemia” is available for sale at Amazon.com and the MX Publishing website, as well as at Book Depository (with free worldwide shipping there).  It is also available in a Kindle edition.

She Ruined Our Lives Available for Pre-Order on Kindle!

She Ruined Our Lives Available for Pre-Order on Kindle!

 

She Ruined Our Lives is now available for pre-order on Kindle!  The release date is February 6^th– less than a month!   The paperback edition will be available soon.

 

Chris Chan’s next Funderburke and Kaiming novel, She Ruined Our Lives, will be released on February 6^th!  His sequel to Sherlock’s Secretary, Nessie’s Nemesis, was published on September 3^rd by MX Publishing.  His novel Ghosting My Friend was released by Level Best Books on March 28th. His first novel, Sherlock’s Secretary, was released by MX Publishing, as was his anthology Of Course He Pushed Him and Other Sherlock Holmes Stories Volumes 1 & 2.  His Agatha-nominated book Murder Most Grotesque: The Comedic Crime Fiction of Joyce Porter was published by Level Best Books.  His first non-fiction book, Sherlock & Irene: The Secret Truth Behind “A Scandal in Bohemia” is available for sale at Amazon.com and the MX Publishing website, as well as at Book Depository (with free worldwide shipping there).  It is also available in a Kindle edition.

“The Servant Girl Annihilator” and a Solar Pons Essay

“The Servant Girl Annihilator” and a Solar Pons Essay

 

I have two short publications in Belanger Books publications that were released in the past few weeks.  First, “The Servant Girl Annihilator” was published in the Belanger Books anthology Sherlock Holmes: A Year of Mystery 1886.  It’s part of a series (starting in 1881) covering years when Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson were solving cases together, but Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote very few story set during those years.  My story, “The Servant Girl Annihilator,” is based on a real-life serial killer who stalked Austin, Texas in 1884 and 1885.  Set in January 1886, Holmes is asked by none other than the famous short story writer O. Henry to investigate the case… and the results aren’t what one might expect.

 

Also, Belanger Books has released the fourth issue of The Pontine Dossier: Millennium Edition.  My essay “The Monographs of Solar Pons” is in it.  If you’re a fan of Solar Pons, please take a look!

 

 

Chris Chan’s sequel to Sherlock’s Secretary, Nessie’s Nemesis, was published on September 3^rd by MX Publishing.  His novel Ghosting My Friend was released by Level Best Books on March 28th. His first novel, Sherlock’s Secretary, was released by MX Publishing, as was his anthology Of Course He Pushed Him and Other Sherlock Holmes Stories Volumes 1 & 2.  His Agatha-nominated book Murder Most Grotesque: The Comedic Crime Fiction of Joyce Porter was published by Level Best Books.  His first non-fiction book, Sherlock & Irene: The Secret Truth Behind “A Scandal in Bohemia” is available for sale at Amazon.com and the MX Publishing website, as well as at Book Depository (with free worldwide shipping there).  It is also available in a Kindle edition.

 

Ghosting My Friend is an Honorable Mention in the 2024 Author Shout Reader Ready Awards!

Ghosting My Friend is an Honorable Mention in the 2024 Author Shout Reader Ready Awards!

 

Ghosting My Friend has been named an Honorable Mention in the 2024 Author Shout Reader Ready Awards!  Thanks so much to the judges!

 

 

Chris Chan’s sequel to Sherlock’s Secretary, Nessie’s Nemesis, was published on September 3^rd by MX Publishing.  His novel Ghosting My Friend was released by Level Best Books on March 28th. His first novel, Sherlock’s Secretary, was released by MX Publishing, as was his anthology Of Course He Pushed Him and Other Sherlock Holmes Stories Volumes 1 & 2.  His Agatha-nominated book Murder Most Grotesque: The Comedic Crime Fiction of Joyce Porter was published by Level Best Books.  His first non-fiction book, Sherlock & Irene: The Secret Truth Behind “A Scandal in Bohemia” is available for sale at Amazon.com and the MX Publishing website, as well as at Book Depository (with free worldwide shipping there).  It is also available in a Kindle edition.

Ghosting My Friend Makes the Chanticleer Short List!

Ghosting My Friend Makes the Chanticleer Short List!

 

Some more good news– the Chanticleer International Book Awards recognize books in numerous different genres.  Ghosting My Friend was just named  to the 2023 Short List for the CLUE Book Awards for Suspense/Thrillers!  Not only that, but four other novels by Level Best Books made it to the Short List!  More announcements about which books will advance in the competition will be made in the coming months.  Congratulations to everybody on the Short List!

 

 

 

Chris Chan’s sequel to Sherlock’s Secretary, Nessie’s Nemesis, was published on September 3^rd by MX Publishing.  His novel Ghosting My Friend was released by Level Best Books on March 28th. His first novel, Sherlock’s Secretary, was released by MX Publishing, as was his anthology Of Course He Pushed Him and Other Sherlock Holmes Stories Volumes 1 & 2.  His Agatha-nominated book Murder Most Grotesque: The Comedic Crime Fiction of Joyce Porter was published by Level Best Books.  His first non-fiction book, Sherlock & Irene: The Secret Truth Behind “A Scandal in Bohemia” is available for sale at Amazon.com and the MX Publishing website, as well as at Book Depository (with free worldwide shipping there).  It is also available in a Kindle edition.