Tag Archives: Kim Krisco

Review: The Celtic Phoenix by Kim Krisco


An enigmatic jewelry case holding human remains forces Sherlock Holmes out of retirement to chase a coldblooded murderer. To follow the trail of the murderer taunting him,  he needs Tessa Wiggins, a former Baker Street irregular, by his side. The … Continue reading

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How to Write a Sherlock Holmes Pastiche


A pastiche is the ultimate method of honouring the fictional character of your choice. It is also a great way of learning the craft of writing. You already have a template of sorts to guide you, some familiarity with the … Continue reading

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Historical Mysteries — A New and Growing Niche


This week’s blog comes courtesy of novelist Kim Krisco. I hope you’ll be as fascinated by his insights into historical mysteries as I was.–G. Mystery fiction represents 11 % of the market for all books of fiction, far behind the … Continue reading

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