Bibliography
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Warlock HolmesA Study in Brimstone (#1)![]()
Warlock HolmesThe Hell-Hound of the Baskervilles (#2)![]()
Warlock HolmesMy Grave Ritual (#3)![]()
Warlock HolmesThe Sign of Nine (#4)![]()
Warlock HolmesThe Finality Problem (#5)
Reviews
Warlock Holmes
A Study in Brimstone (#1)
"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
The Hell-Hound of the Baskervilles (#2)
"I’m completely addicted to this series, and here’s hoping I won’t have too long to wait until my next Warlock Holmes fix”
“charming, amusing, and all around wonderful...If you’re a fan of the mashup culture that’s overtaking literature these days, are a fan of Sherlock Holmes, or simply want a wonderful, fun read, I cannot recommend Denning’s latest novel enough.”
“Packed with hilarious characters, paranormal events, and callbacks to the original Sherlock Holmes stories, this book is a great choice if you’re into paranormal retellings of the classics”Newbery and Beyond
“I highly recommend Denning’s fresh new twists to the classic cases of Sherlock Holmes to anyone who loves stories filled with magic, mystery, murder and hilarious hijinks. Warlock and John capture the readers’ lust for adventure within these magical cases and provide a ton of laughs within every story.”Geek Hard
My Grave Ritual (#3)
"Denning blends laughs and chills in his entertaining third warped take on Arthur Conan Doyle’s oeuvre (after 2017’s The Hell-Hound of the Baskervilles), in which Sherlock Holmes is a sorcerer and Watson is his more astute companion. Sherlockians will be especially appreciative of some of the jokes that riff on the canon."
“Warlock Holmes has become my go-to for some light and fluffy fun because I know these characters will never let me down when I want a good laugh. I really hope this trend will continue for the next installment and beyond, because I just can’t wait to read more.”
“I am looking forward to seeing where he goes next, since it is very clear that he has a lot of exciting, intelligent plot in store for us, if these first three books have been anything to go by.”
"Riotous from cover to cover, My Grave Ritual takes black fantasy-comedy to new heights (or sundry depths?) and is a "must-read" for connoisseurs of wild fantastic."Midwest Book Review
The Sign of Nine (#4)
“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
The Finality Problem (#5)
"While there are countless imitators of Conan Doyle out there, this author has managed to put and keep an original spin on the series that adds elements of horror, humor, and potential world-altering events."