One of the problems involved in producing a magazine that is published bi-monthly is that while the news items we include are hot at the time that I’m putting pages together, they can be quite tepid by the time SHERLOCK plops through your letter box. The publishers and I have been conscious of this dilemma for some time and now we have resolved it. Our intention is to keep the dedicated reader up to date and entertained at the same time. 

Contents

1. HOWDY, MR HOLMES 
   Paul M Chapman examines Sherlock’s involvement with America
2. FOYLE’S WAR 
   David Stuart Davies interviews writer and creator Anthony Horowitz about his successful series
3. JACQUES FUTRELLE AND THE THINKING MACHINE 
   M J Elliott investigates author and sleuth
4. UNDER THE GASLIGHT 
   Roger Forsdyke engages in the battle of the sexes
5. A VERY HAPPY OCCASION 
   A report on the SHERLOCK Awards ceremony 2004
6. STAND UP GUY 
   Calum McLeod discusses the oeuvre of Mark Billingham, comedian and crime fiction author
7. CANONICAL INTRODUCTIONS 
   The story of "The Blanched Soldier", one of those rare stories written from the perspective of Holmes rather than of Watson
8. MORIARTY OF THE MOVIES 
   David Stuart Davies consider the early days of the Professor’s screen career
9. A BLESSING OF UNICORNS 
   A Hilary Caine Mystery by Robert Sanderson
10. WAS SHERLOCK HOLMES A WOMAN? 
    Kathryn White examines the gender issue
11. SLEUTHING THE SHELVES 
    Our regular reviews section, edited by Kathryn White
12. SERIES -V- STAND ALONE 
    Martin Edwards considers the mertis of both formats
13. THE GOLDEN AGE OF CRIME FICTION 
    Alan Perry raises a glass of bubbly to Philo Vance
14. SHERLOCK STATESIDE 
    Pat Ward with all the latest from the USA
15. JOHNSON’S JOTTINGS 
    Roger goes in search of Sherlockian refreshment
16. END PIECES 
    Incorporating Bob Byrne’s Mystery on the Web, and M J Elliot’s DVD Calendar
17. MORIARTY’S MUTTERINGS 
    Our outspoken columnist continues his contentious writings