The Game is a Footnote

Praise

Praise for The Game is a Footnote:

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“Will please Sherlockians . . . [An] inventive plot.”
—Publishers Weekly

“Sherlock Holmes’ methods work once more in a charming combination of history and mystery.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“[An] entertaining Sherlock Holmes pastiche . . . Will appeal to fans of quirky characters and bookstore settings.”
—Library Journal

“Plot twists, Sherlock Holmes lore, historical facts woven through the story, engaging characters, and the details of running a small business in a coastal town enhance this satisfying cozy.”
—Booklist

“A love letter to classic mysteries with suspense, sleuthing, and humor.”
—Manhattan Book Review, 5-star review

“Readers will be on the edge of their seats loving every word.”
—Cozy Mystery Book Reviews

“A fun and finely crafted ‘whodunnit’ cozy mystery . . . highly recommended for readers attracted to Amateur Female Sleuths.”
—Midwest Book Review

“If you’re a fan of this series, you will once again be happy with this one.”
—Red Carpet Crash

“Delany delivers a great story at a very suspenseful pace . . . A 5-star read.”
—Reviewing the Evidence

Praise for the Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mysteries:
“A must read for lovers of all things Sherlock Holmes.” 
—Jenn McKinlay, NYT and USA Today bestselling author

“Vicki Delany is one of my favorite mystery authors and with Elementary, She Read, she has outdone herself.”
—Kate Carlisle, New York Times bestselling author
 
 ”Cheers for a charming, intelligent heroine as observant as The Great Detective himself.” 
—Carolyn Hart, New York Times bestselling author 

“Thoroughly delightful. I defy anyone to read this book and not fall in love with the uber-observant Gemma Doyle.”
—Laura DiSilverio, bestselling author

“Huzzah for Vicki Delany who’s created vivid characters, a setting that will whet the appetite of mystery readers, and a who-dun-it well worth investigating.” 
—Kylie Logan, nationally bestselling author

“A treat for Holmes fans with plenty of twists and turns in the best Sherlock-ian style.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“Gemma is a delightful sleuth, and the tidbits of Sherlockiana will engage both cozy fans and Holmes devotees.”
—Booklist

“Suggest for fans who enjoy humor in the Sherlock Holmes pastiches or readers of Carolyn Hart’s ‘Death on Demand’ mysteries.”
—Library Journal

“Delightful…Cozy fans fond of Sherlock Holmes will have fun.”
—Publishers Weekly