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A monthly mystery subscription where you receive in-character letters from Sherlock Holmes, Watson, and Victorian clients - and must piece together the solution yourself.

Dear Holmes is a narrative mystery subscription that unfolds entirely through the mail. Each month, subscribers receive letters from Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson, and their latest Victorian client, along with physical clue packets and handcrafted evidence. Cases are written by modern Sherlock Holmes authors and edited by Dear Holmes mystery editors in partnership with MX Publishing, the world's largest specialist Holmes publisher. A companion podcast provides audiobook-quality narrations of each case. The experience is deeply immersive and rewards careful readers.

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Join Maran Smith's journey to uncover secrets of poisonings, missing persons, and supernatural entities in Port Angles, WA. Each month, receive a letter detailing her adventures, accompanied by cards, stickers, and hand-painted artwork.

Subscribers delve into an unfolding narrative where old-world magic meets small-town intrigue. Every monthly delivery includes a multi-page letter advancing the story, along with a greeting card and a postcard. Additional curated items like stickers, in-story art, newspaper bits, or even recipes are included to enhance the immersive experience. All artwork features hand-painted elements directly inspired by the story, some with hidden depths.

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