Murder at the Diogenes Club

Iron Crown Enterprises\Berkley 1987
Text - Gerald Lientz
Cover & Illustrations - Daniel Horne

Scandal shakes London’s most exclusive men’s club as Colonel Philip Sylvester lies murdered in the reading room.  Can you uncover the murderer, the motive and the method?  Is anyone among the respected but anti-social members a likely suspect?  Can you rely upon Sherlock Holmes or his older (and some say “more accomplished”) brother Mycroft for assistance?  You are the detective in this intriguing first book of the Sherlock Holmes Solo Mysteries series.  This gamebook also includes a second, complete mystery adventure, Irish Star.  Two complete Holmes mystery adventures in one book!

The Black River Emerald

Iron Crown Enterprises\Berkley 1987
Text - Peter Ryan
Cover & Illustrations - Daniel Horne

The once-exclusive Belton School for boys in Shropshire has seen better days, but theft, blackmail and attempted murder are not yet part of the curriculum!  Prowl the shadows of the Belton School grounds and shadow suspects through the crowds of London in this thrilling adventure.  Prove yourself innocent of the theft of the valuable and cursed Black River Emerald as you seek the guilty party.  If mystery and danger abound, can Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson be far behind?  You are the detective in this action packed second book of the Sherlock Holmes Solo Mysteries series!

Death at Appledore Towers


Iron Crown Enterprises\Berkley 1987
Text - Gerald Lientz
Cover & Illustrations - Daniel Horne

One of London’s most affluent “brokers”, Charles Augustus Milverton, is found shot to death at his elegant estate, Appledore Towers.  Inspector Lestrade of Scotland Yard asks for your assistance in tracking down the murderer, in an investigation which seems to unearth more questions than answers.

Why does Scotland Yard need help from an independent detective in the first place?  Why isn’t the legendary Sherlock Holmes already on the case?  Could it have something to do with Milverton’s rumored notorious reputation?  Now it’s up to you to follow the intriguing path of clues to prove motive, method and opportunity - no matter where it leads.  You are the detective in this brain-teasing third book of the Sherlock Holmes Solo Mysteries series.

The Crown Vs. Dr. Watson

Iron Crown Enterprises\Berkley 1988
Text - Gerald Lientz
Illustrations - Bob Versandi
Cover - Daniel Horne

It’s 1894, and Sherlock Holmes has been presumed dead for the previous two and a half years.  Watson’s story, “The Final Problem,” seems to confirm the loss of the great detective.  Seeking to fill the void left by Holmes, you are asked by Mycroft Holmes, Sherlock’s brother, and a reluctant Scotland Yard to investigate the murder of Sir Terence Milton, a London businessman.  The evidence points squarely at Dr. John Watson, who had an altercation with the victim shortly before his death.  Can you uncover new evidence and expose the murderer?  If Dr. Watson turns out to be the killer, what will you do?  Iin this challenging fourth book of the Sherlock Holmes Solo Mysteries series, you are the detective!

The Dynamiters

Iron Crown Enterprises\Berkley 1988
Text - Milt Creighton
Illustrations - Bob Versandi
Cover - Daniel Horne

In May of 1886, London’s Paddington Station is rocked by a bombing attack.  Investigating the incident, you take a special interest, for your best friend was killed in the explosion.  Suspicion centers upon “the Dynamiters,” a band of anarchists with ties to the Irish Separatists.

As you immerse yourself in the plot, your investigation becomes more complex and dangerous.  The web of treachery could culminate in the collapse of Parliament!  With the assistance of Baker Street’s immortal sleuth, you must solve this heinous crime before time runs out!  YOU are the detective in this intriguing fifth book of the Sherlock Holmes Solo Mysteries series.

The Honour of the Yorkshire Light Artillery

Iron Crown Enterprises\Berkley 1988
Text - Gerald Lientz
Illustrations - Bob Versandi
Cover - Daniel Horne

It is 1890, and the London dailies are filled with shocking accounts of jewel thefts in the west of England.  Sherlock Holmes investigates, and you and Dr. Watson accompany him.  As Holmes looks into the thefts, you are asked to protect a golden eagle called “the Honour.”  While guarding it you witness a re-staging of an historic duel, and a tragic mishap occurs.  One of the duellists is wounded.  Is it attempted murder?  Is “the Honour” somehow connected to the shooting?  YOU are the detective in this intriguing sixth book of the Sherlock Holmes Solo Mysteries series!

The Royal Flush

Iron Crown Enterprises\Berkley 1988
Text - Milt Creighton
Illustrations - Bob Versandi
Cover - Daniel Horne

A guard at Buckingham Palace is found murdered under circumstances which implicate a member of the Royal Family.  Queen Victoria is worried that an official inquiry would result in lurid newspaper articles.  To avoid damaging the prestige of the monarchy, she directs the Chamberlain to conduct a preliminary investigation.  He has 48 hours before Scotland Yard intercedes.

The Chamberlain is in a quandary.  He has no relevant training, and the investigator must be of noble blood in order to question the Queen’s family.  Perplexed, he turns to YOU!  Is the Royal Family involved?  If not, who committed the murder?  YOU are the detective in this exciting seventh book of the Sherlock Holmes Solo Mysteries series!

The Lost Heir

The Kidnapping of Moriarty