Solar Pons

Solar Pons
First appearanceThe Adventure of the Black Narcissus
Created byAugust Derleth
In-universe information
GenderMale
OccupationConsulting detective
FamilyBancroft Pons (brother)
NationalityEnglish

Solar Pons is a fictional detective created by August Derleth as a pastiche of Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes.

Robert Bloch wrote of the series, "During a span of a century there have been literally hundreds of Sherlockian imitations, ranging from parody to direct duplication, but no one except August Derleth ever succeeded in capturing the essential charm of Doyle's original concept... To Pons's exploits he brought not only expertise but evident expression of his respect, appreciation, and affection for the source of their inspiration. Viewed as Holmesian homage or as a character in his own right, Solar Pons became Derleth's personal guide to an enchanted time and place."[1]

  1. ^ Block, Robert (1982). Foreword. The Solar Pons Omnibus. By Derleth, August. Vol. 1. Sauk City, WI: Arkham House. pp. vii–viii.