Author Archives: Kieran

The Many Watsons – Margaret Colin

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Kieran

Margaret Colin was another one-time Watson, but another quite good one. Her single outing as the great sidekick came in the 1987 made for TV movie “The Return of Sherlock Holmes.” Ms. Colin played the part of Jane Watson, a … Continue reading →

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The Many Watsons – Donald Houston

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Kieran

Donald Houston played the part of Dr. Watson in only one film, A Study in Terror (1965). It was, however, quite an outstanding performance. As we all know, Watson, in film, is too often portrayed as a buffoon. Mr. Houston … Continue reading →

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The Many Watsons – Nigel Bruce

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Kieran

I thought it might be some fun to do a short profile of the many, many actors who have portrayed my favorite character. Such a project MUST start with the most famous Watson of all; Nigel Bruce. Born William Nigel … Continue reading →

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Latest Review of Watson’s Afghan Adventure

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Kieran

A Brilliant Book About Dr. Watson and the British Invasion of Afghanistan, February 7, 2011 By  William Speir “William Speir, Author of the K… (Florida, USA) – See all my reviews This review is from: Watson’s Afghan Adventure – How … Continue reading →

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A Study in Crimson

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Kieran

A Study in Crimson by Molly Carr is a continuation of the adventures of Mrs. Watson (nee Morstan) and her rather odd friend Mrs. St Clair ( of The Man with the Twisted Lip fame). Since they formed their own … Continue reading →

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Reviews of Watson’s Afghan Adventure

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Kieran

US Holmes Society Review: WATSON’S AFGHAN ADVENTURE, by Kieran McMullen (London: MX Publishing, 2010, 216 pp., $16.95), is a Watsonian pastiche that offers his own account of his adventures in Afghanistan,which were far more colorful than his brief report in … Continue reading →

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Out in Electronic Formats

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Kieran

Watsons Afghan Adventure has now gone live on iBooks for the iPad. iPhone – Apple have local iTunes stores in USA, Canada, France, Germany and UK and the book is available from all of them! Also available on Kindle on NOW!!

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Sign of Fear

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Kieran

The Sign of Fear by Molly Carr is indeed unique. Take everything you ever thought you knew about Holmes Watson and Mary Morstan and throw it to the winds, ‘cause it just ain’t so! There is one surprise after another … Continue reading →

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Baskerville Country

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Kieran

Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes and Devon (A complete Tour Guide & Companion) by Pugh, Spiring and Bhanji is quite an exemplary reference book. Rather than a dry read as so many references are, this book is written in a … Continue reading →

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The Lost Stories

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Kieran

The Lost Stories of Sherlock Holmes – “Edited” by Tony Reynolds is probably one of the best collections of pastiches I have read in the last couple of years. Mr. Reynolds starts with the “Giant Rat of Sumatra” and then … Continue reading →

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