In this outstanding collection of Sherlockian tales, the master of detection solves the most fantastic cases of his career. Herein are answered questions which have plagued loyal readers for decades, including: What is the truth about the mysterious menace of Sumatra? What occurs when Holmes must pursue an extra-terrestrial? Stories by authors: Isaac Asimov, Poul Anderson, Gordon R. Dickson, Philip Jose Farmer; Sterling Lanier, Gene Wolfe, Edward Wellen and others, for your amusement and edification. (back cover) Introduction: Sherlock Holmes / Isaac Asimov -- The Adventure of the devil's foot / Arthur Conan Doyle -- The Problem of the Sore Bridge among others / Philip Jose Farmer -- The Adventure of the global traveler / Anne Lear -- The Great dormitory mystery / F.N. Farber -- The Adventure of the misplaced hound / Poul Anderson & Gordon R. Dickson -- The Thing waiting outside / Barbara Williamson -- A Father's tale / Sterling E. Lanier -- The Adventure of the extraterrestrial / Mack Reynolds -- A Scarletin study / Philip Jose Farmer -- Voiceover / Edward Wellen -- The Adventure of the metal murderer / Fred Saberhagen -- Slaves of silver / Gene Wolfe -- God of the naked unicorn / Richard Lupoff -- Death in the Christmas hour / James Powell -- The Ultimate crime / Isaac Asimov.