(hardback) GRAVES GATE This chilling historical thriller is set in post-World War I London. In it, two worlds – Spiritualism and and early psychiatry – collide head-on. Prominent Spiritualists of the day included the famous author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, who sees an opportunity to legitimize his unusual beliefs when he receives what seems to be a letter from a long-dead Doctor Gussmann who extends an offer Doyle cannot refuse. But there's a catch – Conan Doyle must perform a small favor in return. He must bring any one of three people named in the letter to visit an imprisoned woman who is awaiting execution for murder. Each person on the list is a former patient of Morton Graves Voluntary Hospital, the West London asylum where Gussmann died. Is the letter a hoax? Is Dr. Gussmann really somehow still alive? Doyle seeks help from his American journalist friend, Charles Baker, who teams up with Adrianna Wallace, wife of a prominent Member of Parliament. As the trio uncover the backgrounds of the three people listed in the letter and follow the ethereal track of Gussmann, they soon learn that they are accomplices in a deadly game of musical chairs. (trade paperback) Read an excerpt. Read an historical overview of the time period in the book. Buy the hardback from Amazon, Barnes & Noble or from an independent bookseller. Buy the trade paperback from Amazon, Barnes & Noble or from an independent bookseller. PRAISE "The novel is engrossing from beginning to end. Supernatural aspects of hypnosis/possession are strongly developed as are the characterizations. I recommend Graves Gate to anyone who appreciates an absorbing historical mystery, which follows a different track with a clever solution.... Burges is an author to keep an eye on, and I look forward to his next offering." Read the full review...    —J.A. Kaszuba Locke, BookLoons.com "Dennis Burges has penned a strong debut with Graves Gate, his richly atmospheric mystery set in 1920s London. This is no novel for the Faint of Woo-woo, but Burges handles the supernatural with literary elegance and aplomb. Readers are thrown some finely wrought metaphysical curveballs, all of them as snappy as they are uncanny.... this was a riveting, character-driven read from start to finish. I recommend Dennis Burges highly and look forward to what I hope are a slew of sequels."    —Cornelia Read, author of the upcoming Sore Excuse "Dennis Burges has written a novel that will keep you engrossed from the very beginning. The plot has many twists and turns and it is very suspenseful. It is clear to see that Dennis has the talent and creativity needed for writing. The book will keep you guessing right to the end. We look forward to more books by Dennis Burges." Read the full review...    —Nancy Eaton, BestSellersWorld.com "The story moves quickly, and takes several unexpected turns. The outcome is fairly dark, but ultimately satisfying. I hope to see more from this talented author in the future." Read the full review...    —Deborah Hern, TheRomanceReadersConnection.com "Graves Gate is a great psychological thriller! Our hero has several theories to explain the strange things that happen. As they fall away, one by one, he is left with few alternatives. The plot has many interesting maneuvers and the characters are intelligent and human. The adventure is never boring and is, in fact, quite scary. Could this story be true or at least, based upon fact? And if it hasn't been true in the past, is it a possibility in our future?" Read the full review...    —Barbara Wright, MurderAndMayhemBookclub.com "This book is beautifully written, capturing the feel of Conan Doyle's own writing. Each chapter begins with a quote from a Sherlock Holmes novel that sums up the content of that chapter - the man knows his Conan Doyle. Very well-done!"    —Shirley Wetzel, DorothyL Mystery Listserv "GRAVES GATE is a book that appeals on several levels.... the talented Dennis Burges will keep you reading."    —Andi Schecter, ReviewingTheEvidence.com "A first-rate historical mystery. So twisted even Holmes couldn't have figured it out with Stephen King's help! Kudos to Mr. Burges."    —Chandler McGrew, author of The Darkening "If you haven't read GRAVES GATE yet, do yourself a favor and put it on top of your TBR pile! By far one of the best post Great War reads out. As historical mysteries in post Great War England go...this is terrific. Well defined characters with distinct personalities, enough villains to keep you guessing, wonderful Sherlock Holmes quotes begin each chapter, enough twists to keep you up late. Oh, if you're seeing a shrink or thinking about it...better vet him/her after you read this."    —Elaine Flinn, author of Dealing in Murder