Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sherlock Holmes and the Missing Shakespeare | 2016 | J. R. Rain | Buy |
| 2 | Sherlock Holmes and the Lost Da Vinci | 2017 | J. R. Rain | Buy |
| 3 | Sherlock Holmes and the Werewolf of West End | 2018 | J. R. Rain | Buy |
| 4 | Sherlock Holmes and the Vampire’s Kiss | 2021 | J. R. Rain | Buy |
The Watson Files by J.R. Rain add paranormal elements to the Sherlock Holmes mythos. Across four novels, Holmes and Watson tackle cases involving missing Shakespeare manuscripts, lost Da Vinci works, a West End werewolf, and a vampire — told from Watson’s perspective.
Sherlock Holmes and the Missing Shakespeare (2016) starts with a case rooted in literary history before the series shifts toward the supernatural. The Werewolf of West End (2018) and the Vampire’s Kiss (2021) take the stories firmly into monster territory. Each book builds on the previous one’s revelations about the hidden world Holmes and Watson are uncovering.
Rain published the series over five years, with gaps between installments. The Watson Files sits alongside his other series that blend mystery with the supernatural, including the Samantha Moon books. Holmes purists may balk at the paranormal additions, but readers who enjoy genre mashups will find the premise well executed.