A Study in Brimstone (#1)
Sherlock Holmes is an unparalleled genius. Warlock Holmes is an idiot. A font of arcane power, certainly. But he’s brilliantly dim. Frankly, he couldn’t deduce his way out of a paper bag. The only thing he has really got going for him are the might of a thousand demons and his stalwart companion. Thankfully, Dr. Watson is always there to aid him through the treacherous shoals of Victorian propriety… and save him from a gruesome death every now and again.
Reviews
"While cast and settings are faithful to the original stories, Denning upends the narrative with a host of paranormal turns that range from the irreverent to the gruesome. Mashup fans will be eagerly awaiting more of this obvious match for fans of Seth Grahame-Smith."Booklist
"A reimagining of Sherlock Holmes that is often very silly but consistently funny, clever, and entertaining."
"All in all, I had a wonderful time with this book, and boy am I glad to have the sequel Warlock Holmes: The Hell-Hound of the Baskervilles already on hand because I’m really looking forward to continuing this series."
"[T]his was a true guilty pleasure and enormous fun."
“A funny paranormal adaptation of the original Sherlock Holmes mysteries. And when I say funny, I mean I actually laughed out loud on several occasions.”Newbery and Beyond
“Denning peppers his hilarious stories with plenty of Holmesian callbacks and Douglas Adams-worthy puns...It’s charming and well-imagined and rewards longtime fans with plenty of great details.”Barnes & Noble SFF Blog
“Warlock Holmes: A Study in Brimstone is charming and excellent entertainment! It's a deliciously entertaining reading experience.”Rising Shadow
“A good classic read filled with quirky characters, a supernatural touch, and a dash of mysterious murders and peculiar instances.”Gamers Sphere
"With more twists than a Victorian corset, this is Sherlock for the mash-up generation. Tongue-in-cheek, knowing tales, with dollops of Penny Dreadful and a side salad of Atlantis.”William Sutton, author of Lawless and the Devil of Euston Square
"Irreverent, hilarious and a ripping good yarn to boot. A must for all those who like their Holmes on the wilder side."George Mann, author of Sherlock Holmes: The Spirit Box
“What if Sherlock Holmes wasn't a brilliant detective, but an awkward magician with prophetic fits? What if Scotland Yard was staffed by vampires and ogres? And above all, what if it was funny? Warlock Holmes should have you from the title alone, but if it doesn't, know that it's full of charm, humor and demons. Lots of demons.”Robert Brockway, author of The Unnoticeables
“Damn you, G.S. Denning! Damn you, sir, for tainting the Great Detective with your parodic fripperies and your supernatural folderols! There is a special place in Holmesian hell reserved for impudent whelps such as yourself - and I shall languish there alongside you for the sin of having read your book and laughed like a loon throughout.”James Lovegrove, New York Times bestselling author of The Age of Odin