Minnesota History Disguised as a Murder Mystery
Historical Fiction for Young Adults -- and Beyond
Books (and more) by JEFF FALKINGHAM
Meet the Author
For Further Consideration
2 Tales in 1 Volume!
Jeff Falkingham is a mystery lover and history buff who writes for readers of all ages who share those passions. Jeff's Sherlock Holmes pastiches have been recommended by the Beacon Society of Boston for young adult readers "to read and use for research purposes." Several of his essays have won Sigerson Awards from the Norwegian Explorers
Jeff Falkingham is a mystery lover and history buff who writes for readers of all ages who share those passions. Jeff's Sherlock Holmes pastiches have been recommended by the Beacon Society of Boston for young adult readers "to read and use for research purposes." Several of his essays have won Sigerson Awards from the Norwegian Explorers of Minnesota, one of the oldest and most respected Sherlockian scions in the world.
A native of Browns Valley, Minnesota, Jeff has a B.A. in mass communication from St. Cloud (MN) State University and an M.A. in community and organizational leadership from Augsburg College in Minneapolis. Jeff has hosted Book Talks about Holmes at more than 150 schools, libraries, historical societies and book or social clubs. He is working on a 'Color in the Canon' talk in keeping with the Collaborative Summer Library Program's 2025 theme, 'Color Our World.'
2 Tales in 1 Volume!
For Further Consideration
2 Tales in 1 Volume!
MURDER in Minnesota! includes TWO adventures:
Sherlock Holmes & the County Courthouse Caper is set in November 1886 in the tiny frontier town of Brown's Valley, Minnesota. Twelve-year-old Petey Smith leads an idyllic life -- until the day a stranger steps off the train and takes him on the adventure of a lifetime!
Sherlock Holmes: In Sear
MURDER in Minnesota! includes TWO adventures:
Sherlock Holmes & the County Courthouse Caper is set in November 1886 in the tiny frontier town of Brown's Valley, Minnesota. Twelve-year-old Petey Smith leads an idyllic life -- until the day a stranger steps off the train and takes him on the adventure of a lifetime!
Sherlock Holmes: In Search of the Source is set in December 1896 in the capital city of St. Paul, MN. Holmes has returned to America to attend Petey Smith's wedding. When a member of the bridal party is accused of arson and murder, the Great Detective races against time to solve a mystery before the nuptials can proceed.
For Further Consideration
For Further Consideration
For Further Consideration
Focusing the Lens on Doyle and Holmes is a collection of delightful, insightful essays by Jeff Falkingham about Sherlock Holmes and his creator, Arthur Conan Doyle. In addition to Sigerson Award winners, the entries include: observations and explorations; TV, film and book reviews; scholarly studies; epiphanic events; and more: A bonus ch
Focusing the Lens on Doyle and Holmes is a collection of delightful, insightful essays by Jeff Falkingham about Sherlock Holmes and his creator, Arthur Conan Doyle. In addition to Sigerson Award winners, the entries include: observations and explorations; TV, film and book reviews; scholarly studies; epiphanic events; and more: A bonus chapter tells the history of Holmes in light-hearted limericks that hit all the highlights of Doyle's beloved Sherlockian Canon. Whether you're meeting the Great Detective for the first time, or are a lifelong fan, you'll find plenty to pique your interest in this clever collection! (2nd Ed. 7/1/24)
Discussion & Study Guide for County Courthouse Caper is a resource tool for Book Club leaders and classroom teachers. Its five units include: Queries, Theories & Curiosities (list of discussion topics); Idioms, Colloquialisms & Slang (dictionary of 'antiquated' terms in the book); People, Places & Thingamajigs (glossary of 'obscure' references in the book); Fact, Fiction or Folly? (chapter-by-chapter summary of which parts of the tale are true and which are not); and Drawing, Writing and Code-Breaking (suggested follow-up activities for readers).