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Solve Mysteries Using Letters In Your Mail.

Each month, Sherlock & Watson will challenge you with a victorian-era mystery.

Each week, you'll receive a letter in the mail with clues to help you solve it.

Order three mysteries for just $79.

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Over 1 Million Letters Mailed

This Three-Mystery Package Includes:

  • Three new Sherlockian mysteries.
  • Three clue letters per case.
  • One solution letter from Sherlock Holmes per case.
  • A First-Class stamp for every letter.

Plus:

  • A welcome letter from Dr. Watson mailed to your detective.
  • Access to the Dear Holmes private podcast, with audio narrations of every letter.
  • The chance to compete for the coveted Featured Detective prize.

This is a one-time purchase. For ongoing mysteries, activate "Subscribe-&-Save".

Letters are mailed at an approximately weekly cadence.

"Engaging and well-written."

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Crimes You May Solve

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Capers

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

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Murders

Catch killers, disprove their flimsy alibis, and build a case to put them behind bars for good.

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And Much More

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

The Reviews Are In...

Listen As You Read…

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

As a Dear Holmes member, you’ll have access to our members-only podcast via a personal RSS feed.

Want to practice sleuthing? You’ll also have access to recordings from past cases.

Listen to a sample episode.

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