Who We Are
Peschel Press was founded in 2010 by Bill and Teresa Peschel in Hershey, Pa. As longtime readers, we’re dedicated to publishing “the history behind the mystery.” Whether it’s fiction or non-fiction, we’ll tell the whole story and provide a deeper, richer reading experience.
In 2019, the Press finished the Sherlock Holmes 223B Casebook series. We will also publish novels written by Bill and Teresa Peschel, and launch the Career Indie Author series. We also maintain an active schedule of public appearances in the Harrisburg, Pa., area, and at book festivals and craft shows in the mid-Atlantic. Click on the books below for more information, or see our future publishing plans.
Latest News
NOW AVAILABLE!
“Escape to HighTower” The sequel to “The Vanished Pearls of Orlov.”
Lannie DelFino thought she was free from her oppressive family and an arranged marriage, but danger still lurks around every corner. When she escapes with Fen HighTower to the open steppes of Mars, she must face the unknown of a wild and dangerous land.
With their attraction to each other growing stronger and the Orlov family desperate to get back the Pearls of Orlov, will their journey to freedom be cut short?
“Agatha Christie, She Watched!” Our latest release in print and ebook! 201 adaptations reviewed, and so big we celebrated with TWO release parties. Our best-seller for 2023!
PREVIOUS RELEASES
“The Vanished Pearls of Orlov”: The third book in Odessa Moon’s “The Steppes of Mars” series.
“The Complete, Annotated Murder of Roger Ackroyd,” Agatha Christie’s controversial novel. Now available in ebook from major online retailers!
The Agatha Christie Movie Project
Bill has been publishing annotated editions of her novels, so Teresa decided to watch and review every Agatha Christie movie adaptations.
You can read more about the project and the reviews here.
The collection was published as “Agatha Christie, She Watched.”
We’re now working on the “International Agatha Christie, She Watched” and looking for foreign adaptations (with English subtitles) to watch. Here’s the complete list of movies (with and without subtitles) that we’re looking for.
Teresa Did a Podcast!
She reviewed 60 of the movies we saw as part of the “Agatha Christie, She Watched” book. We’ll do a couple more of the movies connected with the annotated series, but that’s all. They are available on multiple streaming platforms, including Spotify, Amazon, Google, YouTube, and Apple iTunes!
What’s Bill Doing in His Spare Time?
In addition to writing, editing, laying out and publishing books, Bill is also the host of “Mechanicsburg Mystery Presents,” a podcast featuring conversations with mystery and thriller writers.
Do You Accept Book Submissions or Queries?
No. We have more than enough publishing projects to keep us occupied for the rest of our lives. If you want advice on the self-publishing process, however, feel free to ask.
All Very Nice, But Where Are the Great Books?
Why didn’t you say so? Here they are.
Career Indie Author Series
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| Career Indie Author Quote Book Bill Peschel | Career Indie Author Bill Peschel and Teresa Peschel |
The Complete, Annotated Series
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| Agatha Christie page, with links to reviews and Ariadne Oliver's writing advice | NEW FOR 2022 The Complete, Annotated Murder of Roger Ackroyd Agatha Christie | The Complete, Annotated Man in the Brown Suit Agatha Christie |
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| The Complete, Annotated Secret of Chimneys Agatha Christie | The Complete, Annotated Murder on the Links Agatha Christie and Bill Peschel | The Complete, Annotated Mysterious Affair at Styles Agatha Christie and Bill Peschel |
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| The Complete, Annotated Secret Adversary Agatha Christie and Bill Peschel | The Complete, Annotated Whose Body? Dorothy L. Sayers and Bill Peschel |
Books by Odessa Moon
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| NEWLY PUBLISHED Steppes #4 Escape to HighTower Odessa Moon | Steppes #3 The Vanished Pearls of Orlov Odessa Moon | Steppes #2 The White Elephant of Panschin Odessa Moon |
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| Steppes #1 The Bride from Dairapaska Odessa Moon |
The 223B Casebook Series
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| The Cases of Blue Ploermel By James Thurber | ||
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| Sherlock Holmes Victorian Parodies and Pastiches: 1888-1899 Edited by Bill Peschel | Sherlock Holmes Edwardian Parodies and Pastiches I: 1900-1904 Edited by Bill Peschel | Sherlock Holmes Edwardian Parodies and Pastiches II: 1905-1909 Edited by Bill Peschel |
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| Sherlock Holmes Great War Parodies and Pastiches I: 1910-1914 Edited by Bill Peschel | Sherlock Holmes Great War Parodies and Pastiches II: 1915-1919 Edited by Bill Peschel | Sherlock Holmes Jazz Age Parodies and Pastiches I: 1920-1924 Edited by Bill Peschel |
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| Sherlock Holmes Jazz Age Parodies and Pastiches II: 1925-1930 Edited by Bill Peschel | The Early Punch Parodies of Sherlock Holmes Edited by Bill Peschel | The Best Sherlock Holmes Parodies and Pastiches: 1888-1930 Edited by Bill Peschel |
Sherlock Holmes Pastiches
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| The Casebook of Twain and Holmes Bill Peschel | Sherlock Holmes & Mark Twain: The Adventure of the Whyos Bill Peschel |
Books by Teresa Peschel
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| Sew Cloth Grocery Bags Teresa Peschel | Fed, Safe, and Sheltered Teresa Peschel |
Books by Skye Kingsbury
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| Dictionary of Flowers and Gems Skye Kingsbury |
The Rugeley Poisoner Series
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| Illustrated Life and Career of William Palmer Edited by Bill Peschel | The Times Report of the Trial of William Palmer Edited by Bill Peschel | The Life & Career of Dr. William Palmer of Rugeley George Fletcher and Bill Peschel |
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| William Palmer: The Rugeley Poisoner Collection Edited by Bill Peschel |
Other Books
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| NEW FOR 2022 An English Reporter in Gilded Age New York Harry H. Marks | Hell's Casino Bill Peschel | Writers Gone Wild Bill Peschel |