A Get-Well-Soon Gift That Keeps On Giving

Solve a challenging mystery each month using clue letters mailed to your door.

Know a sleuth who could use some mysteries?

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How Dear Holmes Works

step 1: Get-well-soon mysteries

Monthly Mysteries

Each month, Holmes will challenge you to solve a mystery.

step 2: Solve from your couch, lightweight, no screens needed

Real Snail Mail

You'll receive three clue letters and one solution letter per mystery.

step 3: Engage the mind - a unique & fun gift

A Global Competition

Compete for the coveted title of Featured Detective (and a special prize).

Solve Unusual Crimes From Your Couch

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Heists

Foil impending robberies, find stolen goods, and identify the cuprits behind curious disappearances.

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Murders

Spot murderers, disprove their flimsy alibis, and find the clues that will put them behind bars for good.

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And Much More

Break secret codes, solve riddles, and use your sleuthing skills to catch spies, forgers, swindlers, and more.

Listen While You Read…

As a Dear Holmes member, your detective will have access to the Dear Holmes members-only podcast via their personalized RSS feed.

After their letters arrive in the mail, they'll be able to open their podcast app of choice and listen to an audiobook-quality narration of your latest mysterious missive.

Want more mysteries in a hurry? Your detective will also have access to recordings from past Dear Holmes mysteries.

Listen to a sample episode from a past mystery.

Choose Your Mystery Bundle

A Good Start

3 Mysteries

Three Mysteries

A season of mystery-solving for your sleuth.

Free First-Class Postage

6 Mysteries

Six Mysteries

Six months of victorian-era crime-fighting fun.

Free First-Class Postage

Best Value

12 Mysteries

Twelve Mysteries

A full year of Sherlockian mysteries to investigate.

Free First-Class Postage

When would you like your welcome letter & first mystery?

A New Mystery Monthly

Free First-Class Postage

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