Episode 317: Sherlock Holmes and the Real Thing

“Pooh, pooh! Forgery.” [SCAN] Nicholas Meyer, BSI ("A Fine Morocco Case") is an accomplished storyteller who has made a mark in both the literary and film worlds. He's best known for his 1974 best-selling novel, The Seven-Per-Cent Solution, which revitalized Sherlock Holmes for a new generation of readers. His other Holmes novels, including The West End Horror, The Canary Trainer, The Adventure of the Peculiar Protocols, and The Return of the Pharaoh, and Sherlock Holmes and the Telegram From Hell have cemented his place as a celebrated perpetuator of Watson’s reports. Beyond his literary achievements, Nick is a prolific screenwriter and director, credited with directing the iconic films Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan and Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. He also directed the landmark television movie The Day After, which remains one of the most-watched television films ever made.Nick's latest novel is Sherlock Holmes and the Real Thing. In the book, Holmes and Watson are drawn into a bizarre and deadly case set in the cutthroat world of art. The mystery begins with a seemingly mundane complaint from a landlady about her artist tenant, but quickly escalates as corpses begin to appear. The pair navigate a fascinating cast of characters — including an artist, his mistress, and his dealer — to discover what makes a work of art worth killing for. Join our wide-ranging discussion, which touches, in this age of artificial intelligence, on what makes one work genuine and another just a clever forgery.Then we look ahead to Sherlockian gatherings for the last half of October in "The Learned Societies" segment. Madeline Quiñones is back with "A Chance of Listening," bringing us an introduction to her own show, Dynamics of a Podcast, the only podcast dedicated to Professor James Moriarty, archnemesis of Sherlock Holmes. The Canonical Couplet quiz tests your Sherlock Holmes knowledge, with a copy of Nick's new book for the winner. Send your answer to comment @ ihearofsherlock .com by September 29, 2025 at 11:59 a.m. EST. All listeners are eligible to play.As a reminder, our supporters can listen to the show ad-free and have access to occasional bonus material. Join us on the platform of your choice (Patreon | Substack). Download [Save As] | File size: 72.5 MB, 1:04:27Listen to I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere anywhere you get podcastsLeave I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify; listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts.SponsorsMX Publishing has a number of new Sherlock Holmes books out by various authors, including The Other Woman by Richard Ryan, The Infinitely Stranger Cases of Sherlock Holmes by Paula Hammond, and A Necessary End by Ellora Lawhorn. You'll want to check out the breadth of their offerings by visiting the new books section of their site to learn more.Would you care to advertise with us? You can find more information here. Let's chat!LinksSherlock Holmes and the Real Thing (Amazon | Bookshop.org)Sherlock Holmes and the Real Thing Book Tour EventsNicholas Meyer, Storyteller (website)Previous episode Nick has appeared on:Episode 85: Nicholas MeyerEpisode 178: The Adventure of the Peculiar ProtocolsEpisode 228: The Return of the PharaohEpisode 294: Sherlock Holmes and the Telegram From HellOther links:A Chance of Listening: Dynamics of a PodcastThe Learned Societies: Sherlockian CalendarBonus event: BBC World Book Club: The Hound of the Baskervilles on September 6Find all of our relevant links and social accounts at linktr.ee/ihearofsherlock.And would you consider leaving us a rating and or a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Goodpods? It would help other Sherlockians to find us.Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at 5-1895-221B-5. That's (518) 952-2125.