Warlock Holmes - The Sign of Nine
Published on 21. May 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
400 pages
978-1-78565-936-2 (ISBN)
Description
"If you ever wondered how much better Sherlock would be if people could hurl hellfire at each other, well this one is for you." Starburst Magazine on A Study in Brimstone Warlock Holmes may have demons in his head, but now Dr. John Watson has a mummy in his bloodstream. Specifically that of the sorcerer Xantharaxes, who when shredded and dissolved in an 8% solution, results in some extremely odd but useful prophetic dreams. There's also the small matter of Watson falling for yet another damsel-du-jour, and Warlock deciding that his companion needs some domestic bliss...
Reviews / Votes
"Fantasy and science fiction have never met a Sherlock Holmes retelling they didn't like, and this is a good one" - Barnes & Noble SFF Blog"a refreshingly modern (in terms of manners, if not setting) and hilarious paranormal take that I recommend to anyone who enjoys mysteries + humor + weird fiction" - The Frumious Consortium
"I can always count on G.S. Denning's sense of humor to make me laugh, and I was definitely not disappointed!...even just the first chapter had rolling with laughter" - The BiblioSanctum
"Four years in and I still cannot get enough of this series" - From Girlie to Nerdy
"addictive and compelling escapism for readers who want to treat themselves to an enjoyable reading experience filled with humour, fantasy and mystery" - RisingStar
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 200 mm
Width: 131 mm
Thickness: 32 mm
Weight
313 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78565-936-2 (9781785659362)
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Person
G.S. Denning is the author of the acclaimed Sherlock-fantasy mashup series Warlock Holmes, including Warlock Holmes: A Study in Brimstone and Warlock Holmes: The Hell-Hound of the Baskervilles. He has a background in improv and has performed with Ryan Stiles and Wayne Brady. He lives in Las Vegas with his wife and two children.