Referring to himself as a ' consulting detective' in the stories, Holmes is known for his proficiency with observation, deduction, forensic science and logical reasoning that borders on the fantastic, which he employs when investigating cases for a wide variety of clients, including Scotland Yard. Sherlock Holmes ( / ˈ ʃ ɜː l ɒ k ˈ h oʊ m z/) is a fictional detective created by British author Arthur Conan Doyle. ' The Adventure of Shoscombe Old Place' (1927, canon)
Sherlock Holmes in a 1904 illustration by Sidney Paget
