The Poison Register

“What do you know, pray, of Tapanuli fever? What do you know of the black Formosa corruption?

“There are many problems of disease, many strange pathological possibilities, in the East, Watson.” He paused after each sentence to collect his failing strength. “I have learned so much during some recent researches which have a medico-criminal aspect…”

– The Adventure of the Dying Detective, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

In this two volume collection of traditional Sherlock Holmes adventures, the good doctor himself is given a chance to shine. These two volumes contain twenty-six mysteries involving such maladies as plagues, poisonings, cancer, Parkinson’s Disease, dementia, somnambulism, and many more! The stories are traditional Holmes stories and are written by some of today’s best Sherlockian writers!

This anthology is in collaboration with Dr. Ed Chan who is raising awareness of lung disease caused by Non-tuberculous Mycobacteria, a very difficult-to-treat (often times incurable) and increasingly prevalent form of pneumonia (related to tuberculosis) caused by microorganisms that are acquired from our home and outdoor environments.