to the stubbornly immortal Sherlock, the detective of his own creation who had even then taken the popluar imagination of England and America by storm.

– Bill Ruehlmann, Virginian Pilot

Anyone who loves the Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson stories will greatly enjoy this fresh perspective on their lives and times.

– Alan Couture, Foreword Reviews

For a handy biographical reference on the Baker Street sleuth, Barry Day has organized quotations from the original story.

– Jon L. Breen, Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine

A thoroughly enjoyable books, filled with fun quotes and beautiful full page illustrations which take up close to a third of the book and are well worth the price on their own.

– The Strand Magazine

A biography of Holmes from a contemporary perspective, based solely on the actual stories, not on other speculative writings.

– The Mysterious Bookshop Newsletter

A clever and refreshing idea. An easy and entertaining read.

– Sherlock

Filled with revealing passages about the great detective.

– Forecast

There can never be enough of the world of Sherlock Holmes, and Barry Day's volume certainly provides an enticing introduction to that world.

– Nicholas Utechin, Editor of The Sherlock Holmes Journal