I thought this was really well written and I look forward to reading more from this author in the future. I think it will find readers at our library, so we will definitely be purchasing for the collection.

Gretchen, real estate agent is trying to unload a residential building when three people walked in. Auguste Poe, Margaret Marple & Brendan Holmes.
I loved all the cases with their twists and turns. I loved Margaret Marple and all her idiosyncrasies. I loved Poe’s relationship with Helene Grey. Mr. Patterson is a master of surprises and twists.
I can't wait to read book 2

With twists I wasn't expecting, inside jokes between some of the most recognized names in thriller history, and some of the best banter in the industry, Patterson has knocked it out of the park again. 10 out of 5 stars. Highly recommend!

For someone who is a big old-time fan of the classical celebrities in the genre of detective fiction, this was a gem- a sweet melancholic surprise to meet these incredible characters reimagined. To see them in a different light altered by time and perspectives on life.

The plot lines were good, multiple and tangles.

The writing is a great comfort zone prose for me who loves a great tangled mystery woven in between interlaced characters studies.
I LOVED Grey and Poe. They were my favorite plot twist in this story.

I have always enjoyed James Patterson book and this book is no exception. From the beginning it captured my attention and i love the idea of combining three great detectives into one book.

I feel like the combo made the Holmes we know and love a little more relatable, though these are supposed to be descendants from the sounds of it. I always enjoy the short chapters as they make the 100 something chapters go by very quickly.

I definitely think if you’re having trouble getting into it or pushing through, keep pushing because the end is worth it.

I didnt get a chance to leave a full review before the publication date, however I did read this one and gave it 4 stars

Holmes, Marple and Poe , by James Patterson and Brian Sites, is the first novel in what appears to be a new series coming from these authors. The new PI firm of Holmes, Marple and Poe has just opened for business in New York City. Their new headquarters is housed in what used to be an old bakery and next door to a now closed tattoo shop. Let the mischief begin as the team of three sets about solving crimes from art theft to kidnapping to murder (both new and decades old).

This quick easy read is fast paced with fun characters and entertaining plots, a mystery that is not too dark and heavy. Very little is known about the past lives of the three main characters leaving room for further character development in future novels. I have read several Patterson novels including the Women's Murder Club series and would definitely continue with Holmes, Marple and Poe if more is to come.

I am, in general, a James Patterson fan. This book about three mysterious PIs was good, but not great, and there are other novels by Patterson I enjoy more.

My largest hangup with this one is that there was too much going on. They end up working on four different cases in this one book, and I found myself occasionally getting lost in how many characters there were. As the reader, we also don’t get to know any of the three main characters very well.

This one was fine. Fans of Patterson will get something out of it.

Holmes, Marple, & Poe is the tale of three private investigators looking into some high profile cases. Told from all three perspectives (each with their own backstory). Multiple mysteries were solved and they were expertly woven together. I think this was just a really great read and is set up for the perfect sequel. Recommended.

It has been so long since I've picked up a James Patterson book and this felt like coming home. One of my all time favorite stories is Sherlock Holmes and all its media adaptations. I just knew this one would be one of a kind. I was pulled into this story from the first chapter. The suspense and mystery just had me having a hard time putting the book down. I was standing at my stove cooking, brushing my teeth and taking every spare moment at work with this book stuck to my face. I loved the trio and the adventure they went on throughout the book. One of the main characters having a drug addiction was fascinating. I need to know more about the secretive past and how these 3 individuals seem to have popped out of thin air. I cannot wait for future installments of this.

I like the concept of these characters meeting and coming together to solve crimes and start their own business. The setting was great, it felt like it was missing that “attention grabber” piece to make it a page turner. A solid read.

This is absolutely one of the best series lines that James Patterson has started. I was absolutely captivated by this story. I loved this book and read it very quickly. 5 out of 5 stars!
I just reviewed Holmes, Marple & Poe by James Patterson; Brian Sitts. #NetGalley
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I LOVED THIS BOOK! What a trio! Interesting characters, suspenseful plot, and so much fun! I cannot wait to read upcoming titles in this series. A definite read for mystery lovers.

Holmes, Marple and Poe…investigate high profile cases.
Here they have come to town and moved their high tech office into an old bakery that happens to have a mystery of its own.
Along with a local detective they all participate in solving a group of crimes using much the methodology of their namesake…Holmes, Marple and Poe. But who are these people, whence did they come? The CIA does not know….not many clues are provided.
If you like reading the multitude of works that include those famous detectives…MARPLE, POE, And HOLMES, you will enjoy this book.
It has the feel and readability of all those great detectives stories while moving into a more modern time. I look forward to reading more of these novels.
I do recommend. I would like to thank the publisher and NetGalley for allowing me this ARC.

A new series for James Patterson. Three private investigators decide to create their own business much to the tune of famous sleuths Holmes, Marple, and Poe. The characters work on multiple cases at once, however, you lose some of how did they solve it to more of a grand reveal. It will be interesting to see if this catches on as a new series. The past was good and the storyline was decent. I would continue reading if more books are brought to the series.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Little, Brown and Company for the advance copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

Although it can be said that the cases in this book are good-paced, intriguing mysteries, I can't say I liked the main characters. If Holmes, Marple, and Poe were the real deals who were written in the modern world, like BBC's Sherlock series, I think it would be better, because even though the thought of some admirers of Sherlock Holmes, Edgar Allan Poe, and Miss Jane Marple who just chose those names for themselves and opened a mutual detective agency is nice in theory, I didn't like the way how pretentious they become as they tried acting like these characters, pretending they are them, and repeating their famous quotes as if they came up with those words~ such as Brandon Holmes repeating the famous Sherlock Holmes quote "You see but you don't observe!" in a dialogue which doesn't even sound natural in the flow of that specific conversation thus becoming very pretentious. I mean, this would be cute if the main characters were around elementary school age, but it doesn't look good for these three people who are closer to turning 40. I also didn't like the secondary character of NYPD detective, Helen Grey, since the way she acted wasn't realistic for a woman with her traits at all, and found it weird why she kept calling these three newby detectives only after they solved one case under (from the view of the police) suspicious circumstances. It's not like she's been working or knowing these three people for years nor really trusting them, but she just kept calling them whenever she got a case as soon as she met them, then getting annoyed with their presence and nosing around with these cases. The only character I liked was Margaret Marple, and that's because she didn't feel like she had to embody Miss Jane Marple all the time, and was a more natural character among all.

Also, the first case Holmes, Marple, and Poe ever solve and get famous for solving is a carbon copy of a case in one of the episodes of the TV series, 'Castle'. It's funny to think that James Patterson used to frequent the same show as himself, playing poker with the main mystery writer character Rick Castle. One wonders if this first, quickly told case which is used as a mere tool to advance the story of these three characters in this book is a tip of the hat to the TV series or just a coincidence.

In conclusion, this book unfortunately wasn't everything I hoped it would be, but I'm still grateful for the chance to have read this advance copy with the courtesy of NetGalley and Little, Brown and Company.

Great read! Fast paced, interesting new characters. It gave the super smart PI vibes because of course they solved unsolvable crimes. There were multiple story lines and crimes all going at once but they are all wrapped up in the end. They did not show a lot of the "how they arrived at the answers" vs big climatic reveals. I think more of the sleuthing story would have helped.

This might be my favorite book so far this year. I don't read much James Patterson but this one sounded good so I gave it a try. Set in New York City, the trio launch their PI business to the dismay of the police. The first case they solve has them helping out a Detective, Helene Grey and she eventually joins them in their investigations and gives them cases that make the news.
Brendan Holmes – A keen, science-minded sleuth with an even keener sense of smell.
Margaret Marple – A charming snoop who works best undercover.
Auguste Poe – A weapons expert with a weakness for muscle cars and beautiful women. The story does jump around a bit to multiple cases but all in all a good read. I hope there is a book two very soon.

New York City has its fair share of unique personalities, but a trio of mysterious private investigators opens Holmes, Marple & Poe Investigations. Their names evoke legendary detectives and a bit of side-eye, while their pasts remain a mystery.

Brendan Holmes, Margaret Marple, and Auguste Poe. Their methodology and headline-making cases attract the attention of NYPD Detective Helene Grey. As she investigates the shadowy newcomers, the echoes of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Agatha Christie, and Edgar Allan Poe resonate through the pages. The stakes rise, secrets unravel, and the line blurs between fiction and reality.

“Holmes, Marple & Poe” weaves classic mystery elements with modern-day strategies, promising a thrilling nonlinear ride through multiple storylines.

This was a fun read and I really want more backstory on all three of them b/c you can just tell they have an interesting life story! I hope this is the start of a series b/c I would totally be here for that! I love the relationships between all three detectives and how they seem to just take people under their wing and make them theirs! And watching them stick it to the rich and people in power was so much fun.