Sherlock Holmes is a fictional detective created by author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. He is the protagonist of Doyle's series of detective stories and is widely considered to be one of the most famous and iconic literary characters of all time. He is known for his intellectual prowess, astute observation, and deductive reasoning skills, which he employs when investigating cases for a wide variety of clients, including Scotland Yard. The term 'SLEUTH Holmes' is often used to refer to SHERLOCK Holmes, as it is a combination of the words 'SLEUTH' and 'Holmes'.