The Zodiac Cases of Sherlock Holmes: Omnibus Edition (Volumes 1 and 2)
(2026)(A book in the Zodiac Cases of Sherlock Holmes series)
An anthology of stories edited by Roger Riccard
Since his first novel in 2012, Roger Riccard has taken readers through the Twelve Days of Christmas, An Alphabet of Cases, The Colourful Cases of Sherlock Holmes and The Seven Deadly Sins and now brings us The Zodiac Cases of Sherlock Holmes in a single volume for the first time.Aries: A Reckoning at Ramsgate – The daughter of Watson’s former commanding officer is convinced that the wounded soldier who has recently returned from the Boer War is not her brother, but an imposter. She pleads for Watson to ask Holmes to investigate in secret.
Taurus: The Case of John Bull vs. Britannia – A statue of John Bull outside a curio shop near Kensington Palace has been mysteriously replaced by a statue of Britannia. Holmes is asked to find out how and why.
Gemini: The Gemini Pearl Necklace – A necklace featuring identical pearls of great size and value may be the target of a strange observer of the farm Holmes and Watson are visiting.
Cancer: The Case of the One-Armed Crabbe – A one-armed sergeant comes to Dr. Watson confessing to a killing. Can Holmes prove that it was self defence?
Leo: The Lioness in Winter – A famous actress dies unexpectedly. Was it truly natural causes, or was it a dramatic plot against her? Virgo: The Absconded Virgin – A famous painting of the Virgin Mary has been replaced at the National Gallery during the night. A frantic curator comes to Holmes to find the missing masterpiece.
Libra: The Unbalancing of a Funambulist – Holmes and Watson witness an attempt to kill a high-wire artist. During their investigation a second performer’s body is found in a lion cage. Who is the culprit and what is their motive?
Scorpio: The Case of the Queen and the Scorpion – The widow of King Sigfried von Ormstein seeks Holmes’s help when a powerful political rival threatens the life of her six-year-old son, the heir apparent.
Sagittarius: The Descent of William Arrowsmith – An astronomer working at an army installation is found murdered. Holmes is called out of retirement to discover why and who did it. Was the astronomer’s true mission the cause of his demise
Capricorn: Angora Begorra: The Story of an Irishman and a Goat – An Irish farmer’s scheme to bring new animals into Ireland to expand textile production in the area has his neighbours upset at the threat to the status quo.
Aquarius: Death of a Sails Man – The owner of a sail-making factory is found dead. Solicitor, John Hector McFarlane, believes that it was not by natural causes as the police conclude and calls in Holmes to investigate the death of his client.
Pisces: Fishers of Men – The body of a young girl is found on the beach in Dover, but how did it get there? Was it an accident or murder? Who is responsible, and why are nuns involved?
Sit back and enjoy these twelve new adventures for Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.
Genre: Mystery
Taurus: The Case of John Bull vs. Britannia – A statue of John Bull outside a curio shop near Kensington Palace has been mysteriously replaced by a statue of Britannia. Holmes is asked to find out how and why.
Gemini: The Gemini Pearl Necklace – A necklace featuring identical pearls of great size and value may be the target of a strange observer of the farm Holmes and Watson are visiting.
Cancer: The Case of the One-Armed Crabbe – A one-armed sergeant comes to Dr. Watson confessing to a killing. Can Holmes prove that it was self defence?
Leo: The Lioness in Winter – A famous actress dies unexpectedly. Was it truly natural causes, or was it a dramatic plot against her? Virgo: The Absconded Virgin – A famous painting of the Virgin Mary has been replaced at the National Gallery during the night. A frantic curator comes to Holmes to find the missing masterpiece.
Libra: The Unbalancing of a Funambulist – Holmes and Watson witness an attempt to kill a high-wire artist. During their investigation a second performer’s body is found in a lion cage. Who is the culprit and what is their motive?
Scorpio: The Case of the Queen and the Scorpion – The widow of King Sigfried von Ormstein seeks Holmes’s help when a powerful political rival threatens the life of her six-year-old son, the heir apparent.
Sagittarius: The Descent of William Arrowsmith – An astronomer working at an army installation is found murdered. Holmes is called out of retirement to discover why and who did it. Was the astronomer’s true mission the cause of his demise
Capricorn: Angora Begorra: The Story of an Irishman and a Goat – An Irish farmer’s scheme to bring new animals into Ireland to expand textile production in the area has his neighbours upset at the threat to the status quo.
Aquarius: Death of a Sails Man – The owner of a sail-making factory is found dead. Solicitor, John Hector McFarlane, believes that it was not by natural causes as the police conclude and calls in Holmes to investigate the death of his client.
Pisces: Fishers of Men – The body of a young girl is found on the beach in Dover, but how did it get there? Was it an accident or murder? Who is responsible, and why are nuns involved?
Sit back and enjoy these twelve new adventures for Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.
Genre: Mystery