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Boro's Greatest Detective (An AI View)

I did a seach for "Boro's Greatest Detective" earlier. I can't pretent I wasn't impressed with what AI came back with...

"Boro's Greatest Detective" is a series of Sherlock Holmes-inspired novels written by Melvyn Small, featuring a detective named Holmes who lives and investigates mysteries in Middlesbrough, also known as "Boro". These books reimagine Sherlock Holmes in a different setting and time period, with a more modern and colloquial tone, while still maintaining the core elements of deduction and logic that define the original character. 

Key aspects of the series:

Setting:

The stories are set in Middlesbrough, a town in the North East of England, with familiar locations and a distinct local flavor.

Character:

Holmes is portrayed as a brilliant but flawed detective, with a sharp wit and a penchant for alcohol, echoing the original Sherlock Holmes.

Watson:

Doctor Watson is a key figure, acting as the narrator and Holmes's companion, often providing a more grounded perspective on the cases.

Cases:

The novels feature a variety of intriguing mysteries, often involving local crimes and police investigations, with Holmes using his deductive skills to solve them.

Tone:

The series blends classic Holmesian elements with a more humorous and informal style, incorporating local slang and colloquialisms, according to Amazon UK.

Melvyn Small:

The author, Melvyn Small, is known for his engaging writing style and his ability to create compelling characters and intricate plots, according to Amazon UK. 

Examples of books in the series:

The Accidental Detective: The first book in the series, introducing Holmes and Watson in Middlesbrough. 

The Song of The Swan: The adventures continue with Sherlock and Doctor Watson getting pulled deeper into an every unfolding mystery.

Three Pint Problems: Another collection of stories focusing on Holmes's deductive brilliance and Watson's narration. 

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