Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Series
What people are saying about the books:
“I enjoyed every well-crafted word of this Sherlock Holmes infused tale. A must read for lovers of all things Sherlock Holmes.”
—Jenn McKinlay, NYT and USA Today bestselling author of Better Late Than Never
“Vicki Delany is one of my favorite mystery authors and with Elementary, She Read, she has outdone herself. This first book in her intriguing new series features Gemma Doyle, a wonderfully appealing protagonist who runs the Sherlock Holmes Bookshop and Emporium, where delightfully quirky characters and fascinating old books flourish. I loved everything about this story! The Cape Cod setting was enchanting and the intricate mystery kept me turning pages late into the night. Easily one of the best new mystery series on the market.”
—Kate Carlisle, New York Times bestselling author of the Bibliophile mysteries
“A delight, fast, fun, and full of Sherlockian lore. Cheers for a charming, intelligent heroine as observant as The Great Detective himself.”
—Carolyn Hart, New York Times bestselling author
“Each new entry in this series has been better than the last.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“Well-plotted… Delany’s liberal sprinkling of references to real pastiche novels and reference books makes this cozy a treat for Holmes buffs.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Delightful…sure to please fans of Holmes pastiches and bookstore mysteries.”
—Library Journal
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The Devil in the Details: The Eleventh Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery
“A delightful mystery with plenty of suspects.”—Kirkus Coming January 6, 2026 The game is once again afoot in Vicki Delany’s eleventh Sherlock Holmes Bookshop mystery, when birthday festivities end in freezing-cold murder.Gemma Doyle is excited about celebrating Jayne...
THE INCIDENT OF THE BOOK IN THE NIGHTTIME
Sherlock Holmes Bookshop #10 “Plenty of suspects and a well-hidden motive give the sleuths a run for their money.”—Kirkus“Fans who traveled to London with the crew in There’s a Murder Afoot will enjoy the return.”—Library Journal"The familiar cast of...
The Sign of Four Spirits: The Ninth Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Book
"Brilliantly executed . . . Will appeal to golden age mystery fans and Holmes fans alike.”—Publishers Weekly “Fans of Holmes and the occult will enjoy following the Great Detective along the trail.”—Kirkus Reviews“[A] satisfying addition to the cozy Sherlock Holmes...
The Game is a Footnote
Now available. The eighth Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Novel. "Tricky, tricky. Vicki Delany’s latest Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery takes an unexpected turn two thirds of the way through the book with the arrival of Gemma Doyle’s sister, Pippa. The Game is A...
A Three Book Problem
The seventh in the Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Series Library Journal Starred Review! Tourist season is over in West London, Cape Cod, so Gemma Doyle, owner of Sherlock Holmes Bookshop and Emporium, along with her best friend, Jayne Wilson, owner of Mrs. Hudson’s...
A Curious Incident
The Sixth Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery is now available. "The mystery is a good one in A Curious Incident, filled with green-thumbed red herrings and gardening trophies, and with the plot and a fantastic cast of characters, I just settled down, opened the book,...
There’s a Murder Afoot: Sherlock Holmes Bookshop #5
The smart Gemma, the steadfast loyalty of her circle, and the intriguing art milieu keep the reader turning the pages. Cozy fans who are Sherlockians will have fun." Publisher's Weekly "A treat for Holmes fans with plenty of twists and turns in the best Sherlock-ian...
A Scandal in Scarlet: A Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery
Coming Nov 13 from Crooked Lane Books These books are so much fun and so well-done, it is clear that Delany is in love with her characters as much as her die-hard fans are. Which means...a great next step would be to build the Emporium as a real tourist attraction on...
The Cat of the Baskervilles
The Cat of the Baskervilles, the third Sherlock Holmes Bookshop mystery. When Jayne Wilson’s mother is accused of murder, Jayne and Gemma have to eliminate the impossible to reveal the true killer. Legendary stage and movie star Sir Nigel Bellingham arrives on Cape...
Body on Baker Street: Now available
The second Sherlock Holmes Bookshop mystery was released on September 12. It's now available in e-book and hardcover formats. Gemma Doyle and Jayne Wilson are busy managing the Sherlock Holmes Bookshop and Emporium on Baker Street and the adjoining Mrs. Hudson’s Tea...
Elementary, She Read
The first in the new Sherlock Holmes Bookshop series. Elementary, She Read is published by Crooked Lane Books.It's now available in ebook and hardcover formats. Paperback coming in August. The discovery of a rare and valuable magazine in the Sherlock Holmes Bookshop...