The Sign of Nine (#4)
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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
“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”
“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”
“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