Roger Riccard

Roger Riccard, the respected and prolific author of new Sherlock Holmes stories with this volume now surpasses the sixty adventures written by Conan Doyle. Sit back and enjoy reading this latest installment of five new puzzles involving colours for Holmes and Watson to solve. The Ebony Bastet - A gift from Mrs. Cecil Forrester to Dr. Watson of a feline statue of the Egyptian goddess, Bastet, the eye of Ra, appears to be more than meets the eye. The Problem of the Ivory Tower - The director of a leading ivory importer has been found stabbed to death in his office. His African operations manager and big game hunter has been kidnapped, and the board of directors have received threats from an animal rights group demanding that they stop the slaughter of elephants for ivory. Can Holmes and Watson resolve these events without a further loss of life? The Continuing Case of the Blue Carbuncle - Holmes and Watson accompany Peterson, the commissionaire, as he returns the 'blue carbuncle' jewel to the Countess of Morcar and claims his reward. Is what happens next proof of the stone's curse? The Neapolitan Complexity - An actor named John Napoleon has been threatened by someone who thinks that he is related to the late French emperor. Holmes and Watson join with Inspector Bradstreet for the first time to uncover the fanatic. The Benmore Indigo - A magnificent diamond belonging to a high- ranking lady is claimed to have been stolen from its homeland. Its return may be essential to stop war in South Africa, but Mycroft Holmes is wary of the consequences of giving it back. If you enjoy these latest adventures don't forget to watch out for the fourth and final volume in the 'colourful' series coming soon.

Roger Riccard, the respected and prolific author of Sherlock Holmes stories with over fifty to his credit since his first novel in 2012, has already taken readers through the Twelve Days of Christmas and An Alphabet of Cases. He now brings readers the second volume of The Colourful Cases of Sherlock Holmes. The Brown Study Solution - "He (Lestrade) got himself into a fog recently over a forgery case, and that was what brought him here." Holmes gives Watson the facts of a case that occurred shortly after they first moved to shared rooms in Baker Street. The Sketchy Blackmailer - The grandson of the famous painter, John Everett Millais, is being blackmailed over some sketches done by his grandfather. The unique location chosen for the exchange of money provides challenges for the great detective. The Case of the Spoilt Vamberry Red - The adventure Holmes once referred to simply as that of 'Vamberry, the wine merchant' is finally told to Watson. Farewell, My Golden-Haired Angel - What if Holmes's adventures had been written by a different author in the style of the 'hard- boiled' detective novels of a later era? Watson finds himself reading just such a manuscript during a similar case where he is accompanying Holmes in order to prevent a murder. The Amber O'Grady Bequest - A financier has been poisoned in his home while under a nurse's care. He had recently changed his will to include her and now the nurse has been arrested for his murder. Holmes is engaged to prove her innocence, but the circumstantial evidence against her is mounting. Sit back and enjoy reading this latest installment of five new adventures for Holmes and Watson, and don't forget to watch out for the third volume coming soon.

Roger Riccard, respected and prolific author of Sherlock Holmes stories with over fifty to his credit since his first novel in 2012, has already taken readers through the Twelve Days of Christmas and An Alphabet of Cases. He now he turns his attention to The Seven Deadly Sins. Envy - A Perpetrator in a Pear Tree. A retired judge has been murdered in a locked tower room with its only window too narrow for anyone to enter. Can Holmes solve how was it done? Pride - The Etherege Escapade. Holmes investigates a kidnapping case, but finds the official evidence suspect. When pieces of the victim's clothing are found on the banks of the Thames the affair takes on a more sinister aspect. Wrath - The Game at Checquers. Mycroft Holmes requests that his brother comes out of retirement and conducts an appraisal of security measures at the Prime Minister's residence at Chequers. What he finds is deadly. Greed - The Case of the Merchant Mogul. Abraham Loew is kidnapped and subsequently found dead after the ransom is paid. Was this a kidnapping gone wrong or premeditated murder? Lust - The Backstage Pirates. A former client calls upon Holmes to stop the harassment of actresses at a theatre where there have also been kidnapo attempts. Gluttony - The Case of the Final Morsel. A food critic has been threatened due to his bad reviews. Will he heed Holmes's warning or succumb to his last meal? Sloth - The Writer's Block. A novice playwright is missing and his latest work stolen. His fiancée fears the worst, but is she being over-dramatic?'It was as though Doyle had crafted these stories himself.' (Amazon review of Roger Riccard's Sherlock Holmes: Adventures for the Twelve Days of Christmas)

Roger Riccard, one of the most respected Sherlock Holmes authors, has again taken pen in hand to bring forth the third set of five adventures in a new series of short stories for your entertainment. The Kaiser Role - Picking up where The Case of the Gunsmith of Sherwood left off, Mycroft Holmes insists that his brother follow and stop the Heligoland rebel, Lady Lydia Wyt, in her plot against Kaiser Wilhelm II. The Trinity Leprechaun - A mythical creature invades the campus of Trinity College. Holmes is engaged to find out why; and what is the purpose of the 'gifts' left behind. The Monique Mystery - Just what was the case that brought Mary Morstan's employer to Sherlock Holmes so many years before The Sign of Four? The Notable Musician - Famous American bandleader, John Phillip Sousa, has an urgent case for the great detective to solve before he gives a Command Performance. The Origami Mystery - Why is someone after a collection of Japanese paper sculptures? Sit back and enjoy reading this third volume of A Sherlock Holmes Alphabet of Cases, and watch out for Volume 4 (P to T) coming soon.

Roger Riccard, one of the most respected Sherlock Holmes authors, has again taken pen in hand to bring forth the second five adventures in a new series of short stories for your entertainment. The Adventure of the Fool and His Money - Dr. Watson receives an invitation to join an old comrade-in-arms in a treasure hunt. However, it takes Sherlock Holmes's knowledge and deductive powers to steer them in the right direction. The Case of the Gunsmith of Sherwood - The Sheriff of Nottingham needs Holmes's help to rescue a kidnapped gunsmith in a case which has international implications. The Mysterious Horseman - A visiting American has come to breed with an offspring of Silver Blaze. But who is following him and why? The Adventure of the Italian Gourmet - Has the internationally Sfamous culinary critic lost his taste? The Judgement of Dr. Watson - A zealous prosecutor goes after Dr. Watson based upon a publication that implicates both him and Holmes in the obstruction of justice. Sit back and enjoy reading this second volume of A Sherlock Holmes Alphabet of Cases, and watch out for Volume 3 (K to O) coming soon." Roger Riccard's Sherlock Holmes stories remind you why you love Sherlock Holmes." David Marcum

Roger Riccard, one of the most respected Sherlock Holmes authors, has again taken pen in hand to bring forth the first five adventures in a new series of short stories for your entertainment. The Adventure of the Apothecary's Prescription - Dr. Watson receives a shipment of medicine with a cryptic note, that only Sherlock Holmes can unlock. Buffalo Bill and the Red Shirt Menace - The American showman has arrived in London to perform for Queen Victoria, but strange mishaps plague his troupe, especially his Indian performers. The Curious Case of Charlotte Musgrave - The daughter of Reginald Musgrave has a strange companion and death seems to follow her. Are they accidents, or is there a killer loose? The Designing Woman - A new century calls for new fashions and new attitudes. However, some think the world isn't ready for what one designer has in mind. The Case of The Poached Eggplant - Holmes has been hired to prevent the theft of the famous Eggplant Necklace, yet it still disappears in a room full of London society. Sit back and enjoy reading this first volume of A Sherlock Holmes Alphabet of Cases, and watch out for Volume 2 (F to J) which contains The Fool and His Money, The Gunsmith of Sherwood, The Mysterious Horseman, The Italian Gourmet and The Judgement of Dr. Watson.