Robin Reads

Step into the captivating world of "The Valley of Fear," a thrilling masterpiece by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle that takes Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson on an unforgettable journey into the heart of mystery and intrigue. Published in 1915, this novel is a riveting addition to the iconic detective series, offering a perfect blend of suspense, deduction, and rich storytelling. Picture yourself immersed in the atmospheric landscapes of the American...

Sherlock Holmes investigates the mystery surrounding his college friend's father in the famous detective's earliest canonical adventure. Set during Summer 1875. First published in 1893 and collected as part of "The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes". Narrated by Robin Reads.

When Erasmus Crane, the famous occult detective is called to investigate the murder and mutilation of a young woman he is instantly both repulsed and terrified. Not only by the gruesome nature of the killing and the strange squid like formations the murderer has made of the entrails but also by what those strange symbols mean. Erasmus, has seen them before. The Cthulhu Murders drag Erasmus and his faithful companion into a dark and secretive world...

Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson investigate the very strange happenings at Shoscombe Old Place. What has caused the change in behaviour of its wealthy residents? First published in 1927 and collected as part of "The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes". Narrated by Robin Reads.

Dear Mother, I should begin by saying that I'm sorry. I know that Marie's death hit you hard in the days after the funeral. All you needed in the world was the shoulder of your son to cry upon. I know I wasn't there. I know that I should have been, and for that I am truly sorry. Moreso, however, I am sorry for the circumstances that led to my absence, the reason I couldn't be there and the reason I can never let you weep for your child on any shoulder...

Despite being 'only a cleaner' at the public Zoo, Slick Bill knows more about the animals than most of the doctors and zoologists that work there. As a night worker, he definitely knows more about their nocturnal habits and particularly their appetites. So, when the new arrival, a quiet and reflective Tibetan worker by the name of Pema, makes an odd and deeply gruesome request of Bill, he is just the right man for the job. The zoo, after dark, it...

Sometimes even love stories, have dark undercurrents. Sometimes it is the humans and their hideous wishes that are the real monsters. But that doesn't mean that the other monsters aren't watching. Relics is a modern fairy tale that mixes the struggle of PTSD, obsessive compulsion and body horror with the grimmer corners of European folklore, to make a potent mix that will leave your skin crawling.

Forced by accusations of fould play to exhume the body of a recently deceased man, a young detective finds something far worse than he expected. A collapsed jaw, tattered lips and leaking gums, an empty black cavern where once once the mouth had been, evidence that someone had attacked the body with pliers and stolen all of the teeth. In the Taking of Teeth Occult detective Erasmus Crane faces another terrifying case. and a race against time to prevent...

"It is important that when you call, you are first completely sure to whom it is you are calling." I think I can honestly say that, up until the point that it closed temporarily during the global pandemic, I'd had visited The Anchor pub for at least a single pint, virtually every night for the past 45 years. There were, of course, exceptions. In 1992, I had a smash in my car and had to spend a night in the hospital, and midway through 1986 I got...

Sometimes monsters do not live in the dark places, like under the bed or at the edge of the forest. Sometimes they live in normal houses and look just like us. Sometimes those monsters act like us too. Until someone chooses to cross them. Grandma El is a story of witchcraft, loyalty, and urban folklore that will make the reader wonder just how close to home the dark things really are.