The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC January competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 28: In the manner of Sherlock, a German gets mixed up in 'Shalom' mystery.

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A clue to HOLMESIAN.
2 comments refer to this clue (from 2 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.What does the surface reading mean?
2.It's not clear from this what, if anything, SHALOM has to do with Holmes.