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Roger Riccard, well-known author of over fifty Sherlock Holmes mysteries, has turned his pen toward a biblical study of the Book of James. Riccard, a certified biblical scholar by Moody Bible Insitute, brings us a look at a bible study from 'the other side'. Entertaining and thought-provoking, a scholarly, yet poignant look at this controversial letter which Martin Luther chose not to use in his Canon due to its emphasis on works. Yet it remai...

When Alistair Powell moves into an old house on the Welsh coast, he little expects to be haunted. Who is the mysterious woman who appears and fades? What does she want? What are the locals so afraid of? From the 1990s to the 1940s, Alistair must navigate a tortuous path helped only by a rogue psychic, a ghost and a woman who is not what she seems. Can he - and the village - survive the fury that is to be unleashed? Find out in this thrilling t...

Have you ever wondered where the filming locations are for the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts film series? Here for the first time, arranged by county, is the definitive guide from 'A' for Alnwick Castle to 'Z' for Zoological Society of London to over 80 of those locations along with over 185 photographs, maps, anecdotes and a wealth of historical information to bring them to life. Also included in this publication are tips and recommenda...

Roger Riccard, one of the most respected Sherlock Holmes authors, following his highly aclaimed six volume set A Sherlock Holmes Alphabet of Cases has again taken pen in hand to bring readers the first volume in a new collection of adventures based on colours. The Olive Garden Painting - An early brush with John Clay over a famous painting which has disappeared takes Holmes to Oxford and his first encounter with Professor Moriarty. The Bla...

To many authors the only East End crimes of note are those that concern Jack the Ripper or the Kray Twins - both of which are covered in other books in this series. Here the reader will discover a selection of other criminal activities from piracy, to theft and the fencing of stolen goods, to the humorous cases of the burglar who fell asleep on the job, and the escapologist who ran away. Added to this is a potpourri of curiosities unique to th...

Over the course of 13 novels and 33 televised episodes, Colin Dexter's Chief Inspector Morse was established the world over as one of the most-loved creations in detective fiction, a Sherlock Holmes or Philip Marlowe for the late 20th Century. Rarely are we able to witness first hand the moment of creation of such legendary figures. The existence of a draft with final revisions of Colin Dexter's first Inspector Morse novel, Last Bus To Woodsto...

Roger Riccard, one of the most respected Sherlock Holmes authors, has again taken pen in hand to bring forth the fourth set of five adventures in a new series of short stories for your entertainment.The Piccadilly Poisoner - A patient of Dr. Watson exhibits signs of being slowly poisoned. Can Sherlock Holmes prevent the fatal dose from being administered?The Dead Quiet Library - Two people have died under suspicious circumstances in an academi...

Roger Riccard, one of the most respected Sherlock Holmes authors, has again taken pen in hand to bring forth the final set of six adventures in a new series of short stories for your entertainment.The Uniform Which Wasn't - An observation by Dr. Watson of a client's military uniform not matching protocol, leads Holmes to investigate what the truth is behind a soldier's request.The Victorian Principles - A well-known author is being threatened ...

To many the only crimes of note in East London are those committed by Jack the Ripper in the 19th century, and the Kray twins in the 20th century. Whereas both of these are indeed horrific, and hold a morbid fascination for some, there is very much more to be discovered over the 250 year period covering 1718 to 1967.The survey of murder presented here starts with Jack Ketch, a hangman, who was himself hanged for murder, and continues with the ...

Since 1888 the gruesome crimes of Jack the Ripper have been a never-ending source of fascination to generations of professional, amateur, and armchair detectives. What is more, those murders are no nearer being solved today as they were back in Victorian times - or are they?Bringing together a wealth of research materials along with new ideas, J. P. Sperati has meticulously investigated those dark deeds - the so-called canonical 5 murders plus...

Welcome to the world of Endeavour. From Aldenham in Hertfordshire to Winnersch in Berkshire via the 'dreaming spires of Oxford', this book, published in conjunction with the Inspector Morse Society, covers every episode from The First Bus to Woodstock to Harvest, and surveys over 100 of the picturesque locations used in filming. Each episode is given a comprehensive review complete with anecdotes. The book concentrates primarily on the histori...

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 Gunsmi...

This new novel, produced in conjunction with the Inspector Morse Society to help fund the Dexter Memorial, is an unofficial fan-based story that follows closely in the grand tradition of Colin Dexter's original creation. Set in 1971, DS Morse is confronted by two deaths along Dead Man's Walk that he feels are connected to the Oxford Martyrs of the 1550s.There are clues and red-herrings aplenty as Morse uses his detective skills to be metaphori...

For the very first time since I had met him, Mr. Sherlock Holmes let me down." As a result, Dr. John H. Watson finds himself forced to accept, in 1883, a tricky challenge: to investigate the facts and fictions surrounding King Richard III. Richard III: Monster? Murderer of his brother's young boys? Usurper? Or a legitimate but reluctant heir to the crown, and a good king who produced laws that are still in effect in Great Britain. The...

Good Christian people, pray attend Whilst I relate to you Concerning of a murder foul, It is, alas, too true. 'Twas on the 17th day of June This murder it was done. They did complete the awful deed Before the rising sun. A helpless female, much beloved Was travelling to her home, Three boatmen seized her as she sat The water was her home. Here for the first time complete with extensive gazetteer and map is the true story of...

An interesting, yet brief, message, " Holmes mumbled, tapping the letter with the stem of his pipe. "We shall take the eight-seventeen out of Euston and head for the city of Carlisle, in the county of Cumberland, tomorrow." The daring theft of the Arroyo Drums from the Border Regiment brings Sherlock Holmes and the loyal Dr. Watson to Carlisle on their latest adventure. Martin Daley has picked up Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's pen to communicate a...

Cornelius Armstrong is a Detective Inspector in Edwardian Carlisle. In this, the first volume of his Casebook, Armstrong investigates the brutal murder of a young Italian immigrant on the corner of West Walls and Dean Tait's Lane in November 1903. In doing so, Cornelius uncovers a far wider web of underworld crime. In the second adventure, a seemingly innocent gathering at a Christmas party inadvertently leads Armstrong into a mystery datin...

The James Bond films are famous for their exotic locations, matching and even surpassing the settings of Ian Fleming's original novels. But all is not what it seems! (It rarely is in the cinema.) . The gold-obsessed villain's factory in Goldfinger - Switzerland or Buckinghamshire? . The hovercraft chase in Die Another Day - North Korea or Oxfordshire? . The U.S. air base in Tomorrow Never Dies - the South China Sea or Suffolk? . Th...

Dark days meet Elisia when she returns to her home world only to find everything has changed. She turns to her old friends, only to find they have lost their sense of adventure, beauty and wonder in the world, and they only wish to keep her safe. But as the world falls into a possibility of war and destruction, she gets caught up in a legend that she was destined to find ... a legend that made her lose both of her parents at the same time....

Covering 11 counties from Aldbury in Hertfordshire in Herfordshire to Woodstock in Oxfordshire, Inspector Morse on Location, published in conjunction with the Inspector Morse Society, surveys over 75 locations that are most associated with the television productions of Inspector Morse(and all 5 series of Lewis). It not only gives the Morse and Lewis connections, along with filming anecdotes, but concentrates on the historical aspects of e...