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Max Magee

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Apr 15, 2026, 8:12:30 AM (12 days ago) Apr 15
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Hi all, I wanted to share a new Bellanger Books  Kickstarter project in which I've got a new essay:
The Essential Solar Pons (2026).

As part of the 221b Con panel we discussed the reasons we think book-lovers—and particularly Sherlockians and mystery aficionados—should read Solar Pons. This anthology project selects only the 15 Solar Pons stories we have deemed ESSENTIAL, and presents them in one collection, with an essay for each (to be read upon completion of the story).

It's the perfect on-ramp for those who were wondering which stories to read or who were overwhelmed by the large number of tales. I hope you find it entertaining and informative. I also hope it will help new readers find another great way to engage with Holmes/Pons that they haven't tried before.

Max
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Great Start to the Campaign! Closing in on Stretch Goal #2! – Dear backers, Thank you so much for supporting the Essential Solar Pons on Kickstarter! This book features the 15 most essential Solar Pons stories! Or, it will, as long as we reach STRETCH GOAL #2! Stretch Goal #2 - If the campaign reaches 3,000 dollars, we'll add "The Adventure of the Haunted Library" with commentary by Steve Herczeg! We have just under 500 dollars to go to reach the second stretch goal. Spread the word about the campaign to help us reach this goal! We also have another Kickstarter campaign, this one features two famous occult detectives: SILENCE –– with CARNACKI the Ghost-Finder! ( https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/belangerbooks/silence-with-carnacki-the-ghost-finder ) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THIRTEEN TANTALIZING NEW TALES OF ALGERNON BLACKWOOD'S ORIGINAL OCCULT DETECTIVE IN TWO TERRIFIC VOLUMES!! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- John Silence was a "psychic doctor" –– an independent consultant who helped those who found themselves in... unusual situations. Created by legendary horror author Algernon Blackwood (a favorite of HP Lovecraft), Dr. Silence only appeared in a mere half-dozen stories... but they were enough to cement his reputation as an occult detective *par excellence*. Belanger Books, in partnership with Cathaven Press and Occult Detective Magazine, are proud to present thirteen all-new mysteries of the self-made psychic sleuth! VOLUME ONE In the Forest of Venice –– Josh Reynolds Comes the Dream Walker –– Naching T. Kassa A Lack of Silence –– William Meikle Darkness and Light –– A.M. Loweecey The Face of Her Anger –– John Linwood Grant The White Hate –– I.A. Watson PLUS: The Secret Origin of John Silence –– Roy Bayfield VOLUME TWO The Horror Chamber of Dr. Cagliostro –– John Llewellyn Probert A Final Journey –– Paula Hammond The Adventure of the Automatic Writer –– David Marcum Now the War is Over –– Marion Pitman The Essence of Kali –– Michael Keyton Midnight Vigil –– Jan Edwards The Drum –– Matt Wingett PLUS: Detection and Mystification: The Gems of Silence –– Paul StJohn Mackintosh EXCLUSIVE BONUS REWARD!!! ------------------------- 472 CHEYNE WALK: CARNACKI THE UNTOLD STORIES -------------------------------------------- RARE EDITION!!! --------------- William Hope Hodgson's CARNACKI THE GHOST-FINDER returns in a new collection of occult mysteries! CHICO KIDD and RICK KENNETT bring you fourteen adventures of the man with the Electric Pentacle. Witches' rooms, Steeple Monsters and Psychic Doorways await! All subsequent Kickstarter and retail editions will be exclusively through Cathaven Press, with a new cover. This particular Belanger Books edition will not be made available through any future Belanger Books Kickstarter campaign or through Amazon! Back the campaign by CLICKING HERE! ( https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/belangerbooks/silence-with-carnacki-the-ghost-finder ) ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 
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Great Start to the Campaign! Closing in on Stretch Goal #2!
Posted by Derrick Belanger
Apr 14, 2026
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Dear backers,

Thank you so much for supporting the Essential Solar Pons on Kickstarter! This book features the 15 most essential Solar Pons stories! Or, it will, as long as we reach STRETCH GOAL #2!

Stretch Goal #2 - If the campaign reaches 3,000 dollars, we'll add "The Adventure of the Haunted Library" with commentary by Steve Herczeg!

We have just under 500 dollars to go to reach the second stretch goal. Spread the word about the campaign to help us reach this goal!

We also have another Kickstarter campaign, this one features two famous occult detectives:

SILENCE –– with CARNACKI the Ghost-Finder!

THIRTEEN TANTALIZING NEW TALES OF ALGERNON BLACKWOOD'S ORIGINAL OCCULT DETECTIVE IN TWO TERRIFIC VOLUMES!!

John Silence was a "psychic doctor" –– an independent consultant who helped those who found themselves in... unusual situations.  Created by legendary horror author Algernon Blackwood (a favorite of HP Lovecraft), Dr. Silence only appeared in a mere half-dozen stories... but they were enough to cement his reputation as an occult detective par excellence.  Belanger Books, in partnership with Cathaven Press and Occult Detective Magazine, are proud to present thirteen all-new mysteries of the self-made psychic sleuth!

VOLUME ONE
In the Forest of Venice –– Josh Reynolds
Comes the Dream Walker –– Naching T. Kassa
A Lack of Silence –– William Meikle
Darkness and Light –– A.M. Loweecey
The Face of Her Anger –– John Linwood Grant
The White Hate –– I.A. Watson
PLUS: The Secret Origin of John Silence –– Roy Bayfield

VOLUME TWO
The Horror Chamber of Dr. Cagliostro –– John Llewellyn Probert
A Final Journey –– Paula Hammond
The Adventure of the Automatic Writer –– David Marcum
Now the War is Over –– Marion Pitman
The Essence of Kali –– Michael Keyton
Midnight Vigil –– Jan Edwards
The Drum –– Matt Wingett
PLUS: Detection and Mystification: The Gems of Silence –– Paul StJohn Mackintosh

EXCLUSIVE BONUS REWARD!!!

472 CHEYNE WALK: CARNACKI THE UNTOLD STORIES

RARE EDITION!!!

William Hope Hodgson's CARNACKI THE GHOST-FINDER returns in a new collection of occult mysteries!  CHICO KIDD and RICK KENNETT bring you fourteen adventures of the man with the Electric Pentacle.  Witches' rooms, Steeple Monsters and Psychic Doorways await!

All subsequent Kickstarter and retail editions will be exclusively through Cathaven Press, with a new cover.  This particular Belanger Books edition will not be made available through any future Belanger Books Kickstarter campaign or through Amazon!

Back the campaign by CLICKING HERE!

Show support and stay involved—let Derrick Belanger know you read this update.

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DJ Lachapelle

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Apr 17, 2026, 8:42:23 AM (10 days ago) Apr 17
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That’s great, Max! I am late to the party but I just pitched in. Very exciting! Looking forward to it. 

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