This week's choice is -
Warlock Holmes: A Study In Brimstone - G S Denning
ISBN - 9781783299713
Publisher - Titan
Release date - May 17 2016
Find - Goodreads | Book Depository
Sherlock Holmes is an unparalleled genius who uses the gift of deduction and reason to solve the most vexing of crimes.
Warlock Holmes, however, is an idiot. A good man, perhaps; 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 flatmate. 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.
An imaginative, irreverent and addictive reimagining of the world’s favourite detective, Warlock Holmes retains the charm, tone and feel of the original stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle while finally giving the flat at 221b Baker Street what it’s been missing for all these years: an alchemy table.
Reimagining six stories, this riotous mash-up is a glorious new take on the ever-popular Sherlock Holmes myth, featuring the vampire Inspector Vladislav Lestrade, the ogre Inspector Torg Grogsson, and Dr. Watson, the true detective at 221b. And Sherlock. A warlock.
I love Sherlock Holmes, a lot. Titan also loves Sherlock, they do a vast array of reimaginings and so on and this is the latest offering. Except it's not Sherlock Holmes this time, it's Warlock Holmes and the great detective is an idiot... I'm intrigued to see what six stories they've chosen and I can't wait to meet the vampire Inspector Lestrade!
Seems to be the year for new takes on the Holmes story - personally, I'm holding out for Sherlock Holmes and the Servants of Hell from Paul Kane.
ReplyDeleteGreat pick! I am definitely adding this one to my list. I love Sherlock Holmes and this sounds like a fun retelling.
ReplyDeleteTraci @ The Reading Geek
Sounds like an interesting take on Sherlock Holmes!
ReplyDelete~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum
Haven't heard o this one. I do love Sherlock Holmes. Might have to give it a try. Enjoy! My WOW
ReplyDeleteHehehe this one makes me smile. I love Sherlock, I love retellings and warlocks. And this book combines all three!
ReplyDeleteThis book is available for preorder on Amazon now!
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