Warlock Holmes: The Hell-Hound of the Baskervilles

Name: Warlock Holmes: The Hell-Hound of the Baskervilles
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781783299737
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By G.S. Denning

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Warlock Holmes: The Hell-Hound of the Baskervilles by G.S. Denning is a quirky, magical twist on the classic detective stories. In this reimagined world, Warlock Holmes and his loyal companion Dr John Watson tackle bizarre mysteries in Victorian London, blending supernatural elements with criminal intrigue. Their mission leads them to grapple with a terrifying hell-hound while navigating a comical and enchanting universe.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you appreciate a comedic spin on classic detective tales, featuring a bumbling and magically inept detective paired with his more competent partner. It appeals to readers who delight in quirky retellings of Sherlock Holmes with a supernatural twist, full of absurd humour and thrilling mysteries.

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The game's afoot once more as Holmes and Watson face off against Moriarty's gang, the Pinkertons, flesh-eating horses, a parliament of imps, boredom, Surrey, a disappointing butler demon, a succubus, a wicked lord, an overly-Canadian lord, a tricycle-fight to the death and the dreaded Pumpcrow.

Re-workings of Arthur Conan Doyle's characters continue to be widely popular in books and on television. This is a unique and exciting take on the Sherlock Holmes universe that will appeal to fans of both classic crime and fantasy. The plot cleverly combines Sherlockian themes with comedic fantasy - the author has a background in improv and has performed with Ryan Stiles and Wayne Brady of Whose Line Is It Anyway?. A brand new and thoroughly original addition to the growing and popular Titan range of Sherlock titles. It sits alongside Titan's Further Adventures, New Adventures, Cthulhu Casebooks and Encounters anthology series. G.S. Denning has previously been published by popular games company 'Wizards of the Coast' and has written a video-game script for Nintendo.

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The game’s afoot once more as Holmes and Watson face off against Moriarty’s gang, the Pinkertons, flesh-eating horses, a parliament of imps, boredom, Surrey, a disappointing butler demon, a succubus, a wicked lord, an overly-Canadian lord, a tricycle-fight to the death and the dreaded Pumpcrow.

Oh, and a hell hound, one assumes.

Warlock Holmes: The Hell-Hound of the Baskervilles promises another thrilling adventure packed with dark humour and peculiar challenges for Holmes and Watson.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Warlock Holmes: The Hell-Hound of the Baskervilles is praised for its delightful charm and humour, offering a refreshing twist on the classic tales of Sherlock Holmes with a paranormal spin. Fans of both the original stories and supernatural fiction will appreciate its inventive take, which combines magical elements with classic mystery. Reviewers highlight the book's engaging characters, comedic scenarios, and its ability to capture the spirit of adventure and intrigue.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781783299737

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 May 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 363g

Pages: 320

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Crime & Thriller Fantasy Fiction G S Denning General Fiction Paranormal Romance Sci-Fi & Fantasy

About the Author

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.

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