A new crime fighting trio blasts into New York City: Holmes, Margaret Marple, and Poe. Like their names sakes, they are sharp, witty and forces to be reckoned with. Individually brilliant, they each have a skillset that makes them a superstar trio. They can get to the bottom of crimes that entire police squads and task teams cannot. With photographic memory, vast rich knowledge, a nose for crime and strength as a team, they are superb. There is just an edge of humour, too, which makes this a fun, entertaining read, as well as a thrilling adventure. #holmesmargaretandpoe #netgalley

Holmes, Margaret, and Poe by James Patterson presents readers with a tantalizing blend of mystery, suspense, and intrigue set against the backdrop of New York City's bustling streets. At the heart of the narrative is the dynamic trio of Brendan Holmes, Margaret Marple, and Auguste Poe, who together form the most sought-after private investigation agency in the city.

As the story unfolds, Patterson masterfully weaves together a series of complex and seemingly unsolvable crimes that shed light on the darker facets of the city. From a daring art heist to a high-stakes kidnapping and a chilling unsolved murder, each case challenges Holmes, Marple, and Poe to utilize their unique skills and unconventional methods to uncover the truth.

Patterson's skilful storytelling keeps readers on the edge of their seats as they follow the detectives through the labyrinthine streets of New York City, where danger lurks around every corner and no one is who they seem to be. With its fast-paced plot, intricate twists, and richly drawn characters, Holmes, Margaret, and Poe is a gripping tale that will leave readers eagerly awaiting the next instalment in this thrilling series.

Wow a fast paced detective story, featuring three private investigators who in this book solve the crimes in New York, and set the ground work for what is hopefully a new series. Exactly what we expect from this author.

Fast paced crime solving by a formidable team of three. The mystery is intense and the crimes shocking. The characters are a diverse bunch.

I hope this is the first in a series as I thoroughly enjoyed the mysteries in this book and the three mysterious and formidable detectives.
Well done and entertaining.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

This was a fun read. The cases they are working on were interesting and full of twists and turns. I enjoyed the mystery of whether Holmes, Marple and Poe were their real names, which was teased several times throughout.

I loved this book! The relationship between Holmes, Margaret and Poe is really engaging and their approach is cases is a successful combination of recognisable and unique. The individual idiosyncrasies of each character adds so much to their relationship and makes them engaging to the reader. Highly recommended.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for a DRC in exchange for my honest opinion.

Introducing a new set of characters from the James Patterson stable.
I LOVED IT !!!
Refreshing, fast paced and a tad quirky. I am hoping this will be the beginning of a new series, can't wait for the next installment !

James patterson at his best!!! I love reading books by this author. His chapters are short, sharp, concise and straight to the point. The characters are great as is the story and with the chapters being so short it made me want to read more.

Brilliant, a lot of fun and an excellent detective mystery story. I've never read James Patterson before but have had a wonderful introduction to his work. Holmes, Margaret & Poe are the names chosen by our trio of Private Investigators who have set up a new agency in New York. They all know each other but we have to get to know them and undertand their unique skill sets and what they each bring to the party. This opening adventure sees them tackle cold cases and a variety of tough criminals. I felt the characters didn't take themselves too seriously but were masters at crimesolving, were clearly only human and were completely engaging. I really hope this is the first in a series, highly recommend!

An intriguing and gripping story, I loved the characters and can't wait to read more by this author.

A fabulously written gripping story that was a pleasure to read. I would absolutely recommend this book, it was brilliant

Three private investigators form an agency, they have some unique talents and put them to use solving high profile crimes. Another entertaining story from James Patterson. They become a thorn in the side of the chief of police and the mayor as they beat NYPD to solving high profile crimes for the rich socialites of New York. A very entertaining book that finished far too quickly, Recommended.

As a self-confessed Patterson fan, I was grateful to receive an Advanced Reader Copy of this book from Netgalley and have the opportunity to read it before the masses. Patterson, whether writing alone, or with a well-chosen accomplice never fails to keep the reader guessing about the journey they are about to embark on, and this novel is no different. Writing with Brian Sitts, James Patterson presents Holmes, Margaret and Poe; a book about three weird and wonderful detectives at the start of their business.

The book has an interesting opening to go with the interesting title. In fact, let us hover on the title for a moment as this was the second thing that drew me in once I discovered who the author was. Anyone with a love of crime and detective fiction has heard of the great Sherlock Holmes and his partner Watson; characters created by the British author, Arthur Conan Doyle. Then we have Agatha Christie's Miss Marple who features in an array of short stories and novels. Finally, we have the American mystery writer, Edgar Allan Poe. Seeing some well-known names from the detective genre together in the title had me wondering if there was going to be some sort of crossover novel involving these magnificent characters. Spoiler alert, these are names adopted by the three main characters, although they are hardworking, logical, wacky, and weird detectives in their own right.

The story opens with three seemingly random people turning up to an open house just as it is coming to an end. The realtor is ready to go, accepting that the event has been unsuccessful. Before long, the reader learns that these house viewers are known to each other. Soon enough, they are moving into their new premises and already hard at work solving their first case, a murder that isn’t too taxing, but has you wondering, what on earth are you going to do now that the murder has been solved in the first few chapters. You need not wonder for long though as each character has their own skills set and takes the lead on certain cases, with the others chipping in when required. The solving of the first case has them inundated with requests prompting a sense of value for money because now the reader enjoys several cases including art theft, kidnapping, and a cold case involving the murder of a young girl who once inhabited their new abode.

Full of action, mystery, intrigue, and some serious double crossing, readers are able to pit their wits and logic alongside the detectives to see if they are also able to solve a slew of crimes. I would not say the characters are like their namesakes, but they are beautifully written and distinct from one another. The story is a page turner with suspense churning, and curiosities aroused, from the beginning. The mystery around the lead characters lends itself to a follow-up. I would love to learn more about the characters and see their super sleuth skills pitted against the police in future novels. I would also like to see their relationships with each other explored in more detail because they are clearly more than just colleagues.

This novel is suited to thrill seekers and mystery lovers that are partial to a little comedy too. It will keep you guessing throughout and before you know it, you will have reached the conclusion. With its short chapters, it is so easy to tell yourself, ‘Just one more chapter,’ before you find you have lost a few hours caught up in New York crimes. This is a book that will not sit on your ‘TBR’ pile for long.

Surprisingly enjoyable.

I often stay away from the combined writer novels because it just feels weird but I gave this one a chance and I’m glad I did.

Perfect amount of cheese and an enjoyable read.

Brendan Holmes, Auguste Poe and Margaret Marple set up a detective agency in Brooklyn. Their investigations and unorthodox methods soon find them running up against the NYPD, who don’t appreciate their efforts. But results follow them around and Detective Helene Grey becomes entangled in their cases.

Holmes, Poe and Marple is a delightful story, while having a fairly improbable plot! The likelihood of private individuals being so involved with the NYPD and FBI is small, but as long as you suspend belief, it’s a great read. The three PIs share characteristics with their famous namesakes which make them easy to relate with. There are several cases running through the story, and each time the PIs get the better of the NYPD, using their own brand of investigative skills. I didn’t really understand the art theft, but otherwise, everything is neatly wrapped up by the end.

A thoroughly enjoyable read and highly entertaining. Far less dark than most of James Patterson’s stories, but still written with the same skill.

As a great fan of Holmes, Marple and Poe I found the title of this book intriguing and couldn't wait to read it. And I really enjoyed it and found it quite quirky with interesting characters and is quite intriguing. Where did these three private investigators come from and the names.... Is it for real or a joke!?

The story and the cases taken on where great and as you would expect the writing is very good and makes it very easy to read. The short chapters made it easy to follow and each personality is probably quite different than what you might expect.

I think a few things were left hanging at the end so like many I do hope this is the start of a new series as I would love to know more.

Thank you NetGalley and Random House UK for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

Holmes, Margaret & Poe are a new PI agency set in New York, each of them with different skills and talents!

They like to solve cold cases and are not afraid to take on the NYPD and also the meanest of criminals.

A great first book and introduction to the characters; I do hope there will be more in this series as I was drawn to the characters, willing them to succeed.

More please!

#HolmesMarpleandPoe #NetGalley It took me a few chapters to get into this new book from James Patterson but once I did I could not put it down! A different kind of novel, the main characters - Holmes, Marple and Poe obviously have a back story and we were given little snippets of it and teasers throughout the book. A great story line and plenty of action from the main characters. Is this the start of a new series? I certainly hope so!!

This is the first in what I believe to be a new series of books from James Patterson and it introduces us to three private investigators, Holmes, Marple & Poe who work in New York City.
First and foremost you have to take a lighthearted approach to this book as it is rather far fetched and quite unbelievable, but having said that it is also a quick enjoyable read with flawed characters who I am sure we will find out more about in the coming books.
I will definitely read the next book to fill some nagging questions that I hope to find the answers to.