The Detective and the Ghost Finder

Edited by Derrick Belanger

Synopsis from the editor: Sherlock Holmes once said, "No ghosts need apply" adhering to scientific deduction over spiritualism. Carnacki, the Ghost Finder was an occult detective who used sophisticated technology to investigate supposed supernatural occurrences. Together, these two great detectives must solve crimes where the rational and irrational merge. Will they unmask charlatans or will they uncover demons in their midst? will Holmes have to concede that sometimes, ghosts need apply?

Submission Guidelines: The stories must feel like traditional Holmes and Carnacki stories. The stories should have the canonical Holmes and Carnacki working together to solve a mystery. Watson may or may not make an appearance. Remember, Carnacki's stories had rationale endings just as often as those involving the supernatural. Both types of stories are acceptable for the anthology.

Submission length: 5,000 – 10,0000 words (it is okay to go over some).

Payment: Authors shall receive a payment of $100 and a paperback copy of the anthology.

Rights: Authors shall retain rights to their work. We only retain the rights to the story within the publication.

Authors are welcome to submit more than one story for the anthology.

Send submissions in a word document that is double spaced, in Times New Roman, and in 12 point font to derrick@belangerbooks.com with the subject line ATTN: SUBMISSION FOR THE DETECTIVE AND THE GHOST FINDER

Submission Deadline: June 30th, 2026

Publication Date:

Early Fall 2026