"Atmosphere, setting, plot and style combine in a compelling tale" <i>Sherlock Holmes Journal</i><br /><br />"Compelling and inherently fascinating" <i>Midwest Book Review</i><br /><br />"Lovegrove has nailed the tone and rhythm of Conan Doyle's storytelling to a tee" <i>Starburst</i><br /><br />"This is a wonderful, joyous Christmas treat" <i>Starburst</i><br /><br />"A beautiful book that you'll want to revisit year after year" <i>Culturefly</i><br /><br /><br />Praise for The Thinking Engine<br /><br />“An enjoyable read that respects Conan Doyle’s canon.” Crime Scene<br /><br />““The plot, like the device, is ingenious, with a chilling twist… an entertaining, intelligent and pacy read.” The Sherlock Holmes Journal<br /><br />“The world of 19th century academia with its snobbery, petty conflicts and student pranks is brought to life vividly.” Baker Street Babes<br /><br />Praise for Gods of War<br />“For fans of the non-canon Holmes stories, this one’s a must-read.” Booklist<br /> <br />“This is an atmospheric mystery which shows just why Lovegrove has become a force to be reckoned with in genre fiction. More, please.” Starburst<br /><br />“It’s set by the seaside and is the story of a failed holiday… but I will recommend it even if you’re not going to the sea this summer, as it is very enjoyable at any distance from the ocean.” Baker Street Babes<br /><br /><br />Praise for The Stuff of Nightmares<br /><br />"Lovegrove deftly weaves social commentary on religion, family, love and war into the contest between theocracy and humanism." Publishers Weekly (starred review)<br /><br />“The novel is perfectly structured and characters are introduced with flair and humanity. The overall effect is of a tremendously accomplished thriller which leaves the reader in no doubt that they are in the hands of a confident and skilful craftsman.” Starburst<br /><br />“This is delicious stuff, marrying the standard notions of Holmesiana with the kind of imagination and we expect from Lovegrove.” Crime Time