MathFiction: The Seven-Per-Cent Solution (Nicholas Meyer)

a list compiled by Alex Kasman (College of Charleston)

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The Seven-Per-Cent Solution (1974)

Nicholas Meyer
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Meyer presents an alternative view of Sherlock Holmes in this surprising novel: that of a deluded drug addict. In particular, and of interest to those who visit this Website, we learn that Professor Moriarty is only a kindly mathematician who once tutored Holmes in mathematics. The idea that he is a criminal mastermind (as we learn in Conan Doyle's stories) is just part of Holmes' paranoia.

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According to my `secret formula', the following works of mathematical fiction are similar to this one:

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows by Guy Ritchie (director)
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The Body Outside the Kremlin by James L. May
The Fall of Man In Wilmslow by David Lagercrantz
Murder and Mendelssohn (Phryne Fisher Mystery) by Kerry Greenwood
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The Library Paradox by Catherine Shaw
Flowers Stained with Moonlight by Catherine Shaw
The Three Body Problem by Catherine Shaw

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Ratings

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Mathematical Content:
1/5 (1 votes)

Literary Quality:
4/5 (1 votes)

Categories:

Genre	Historical Fiction, Mystery,
Motif	Sherlock Holmes,
Topic
Medium	Novels,

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Where are the new works of mathematical fiction?: As you can see from this chronological listing, this database includes many works of mathematical fiction for each year from 1990 to 2025. Strangely, only two are listed for 2026, so far. Either less mathematical fiction is being published than in previous years or I'm just having more trouble finding it. If you know of any works of fiction that should be added to this list, especially recently published ones, please let me know. (Keep in mind that I do not include self-published works or children's fiction that just covers elementary mathematical concepts.) Thanks!

(Maintained by Alex Kasman, College of Charleston)