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• American Sherlock

  Murder, Forensics, and the Birth of American CSI

  Dawson, Kate Winkler

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  This book is so gripping and fascinating. It's perfect for any fan of history and true crime.

• The Murder Room

  The Heirs of Sherlock Holmes Gather to Solve the World's Most Perplexing Cold Cases

  Capuzzo, Michael

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  I had never heard about the Vidocq Society before reading this book and now I need their movie to come out stat.

• The Sherlock Holmes Book

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  This is such a fun collection of vignettes and info graphics that go into great detail but doesn't overwhelm the reader.

• Arthur and Sherlock

  Conan Doyle and the Creation of Holmes

  Sims, Michael

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  This is an excellent and in-depth biography that really dives into the mind of the man who created Sherlock Holmes.

• From Holmes to Sherlock

  The Story of the Men and Women Who Created an Icon

  Boström, Mattias

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  This book explores the legacy of Sherlock Holmes and why he is still so popular. It's an interesting take on a topic that has been relentlessly studied and gives it a fresh take.

• Mastermind

  How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes

  Konnikova, Maria

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  This is a fun book about having a different perspective on situations. It's detailed and explains the science behind how the mind stores information so well.

• The Great Detective

  The Amazing Rise and Immortal Life of Sherlock Holmes

  Dundas, Zach

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  I really enjoyed the journey that this book took me on. It is a nice overview on every aspect of the Sherlock Holmes stories.

• The Black Hand

  The Epic War Between a Brilliant Detective and the Deadliest Secret Society in American History

  Talty, Stephan

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  So while this book isn't exactly about Sherlock Holmes, it features the "Italian Sherlock Holmes" and is a wicked story that feels like an episode of "The Sopranos."

• Mrs. Sherlock Holmes

  the True Story of New York City's Greatest Female Detective and the 1917 Missing Girl Case That Captivated a Nation

  Ricca, Brad,

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  I love untold stories of history especially about women and this book is chalked full of rich stories that are hard to believe they are true.

• Blood, Bullets, and Bones

  The Story of Forensic Science from Sherlock Holmes to DNA

  Heos, Bridget

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  If you want a great book that takes on the science of Sherlock Holmes through a modern forensic lens, then this is the book for you.

• The Ardlamont Mystery

  the Real-life Story Behind the Creation of Sherlock Holmes

  Smith, Daniel, 1976-

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  This book explores the real-life men who inspired Doyle to create Sherlock Holmes, which was interesting and really cool to see the pieces come together.

• The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes

  the Greatest Detective Stories: 1837-1914

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  This is a fun collection of stories that shows that Sherlock wasn't the only detective in his time, even though he was the most popular.