title: An Opened Grave: Sherlock Holmes Investigates His Ultimate Case
author: L. Frank James
description: "An Opened Grave is unusually well done. Mr. James captures the Doyle-Watson style acceptably. More importantly he achieves the considerable feat of treating a serious subject -- the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ -- seriously within a story that's both thrilling and funny. There's excitement in plenty, and the reasoned arguments for and against the Christian faith are thoroughly stimulating. Like GK Chesterton and CS Lewis, Mr James is a fine storyteller and a notable Christian apologist." --Roger Johnson, Editor, The District Messenger, The Sherlock Holmes Society of London.</br> </br> </br> </br> "James has captured the classical writing style of the great Sherlock Holmes mysteries, and An Opened Grave is certain to touch the hearts of his Christian audience in a very special way. While An Opened Grave is entertaining, the book's debates are what will stay with his readers long after they have put the book down."</br> --Reviewed by Marjorie Smith, Novel Reviews </br> </br> </br> </br> "L. Frank James plot is exciting and thought-provoking, bringing up a sound argument for the validity of Jesus Christs death and resurrection, while framing everything in a entertaining story with some of the most beloved characters in detective fiction. He remains true to the characters of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as Conan Doyle established them."</br> </br> He takes the story through some interesting and surprising twists while still being able to maintain a clear path of reasoning. His style flows well and is easy to follow, even through the intense parts of the plot. He succeeds as he tries to mimic the narrative style that Doyle established when writing from Watsons perspective. The Christian elements of the book are sound, non-doctrinal, and they aid the plot without sounding preachy."</br> </br> An Open Grave would be best recommended for fans of the Sherlock Holmes tales or for those who are fond of detective and mystery stories." -- Jessica Becker, Christian Book Previews.com
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  In 1893, Sherlock Holmes and Henry James come to America together to
  investigate the suicide of Clover Adams, wife of the esteemed historian Henry
  Adams — a member of the family that has given the United States two
  Presidents. Quickly, the investigators deduce that there’s more to Clover’s
  death than meets the eye — with issues of national importance at stake.
  
  
  Holmes is currently on his Great Hiatus — his three-year absence after
  Reichenbach Falls during which time the people of London believe him to be
  deceased. The disturbed Holmes has faked his own death and now, as he meets
  James, is questioning what is real and what is not.
  
  
  Holmes’ theories shake James to the core. What can this master storyteller do
  to fight against the sinister power — possibly Moriarty — that may or may not
  be controlling them from the shadows? And what was Holmes’ role in Moriarty’s
  rise?
  
  
  Conspiracy, action and mystery meet in this superb literary hall of mirrors
  from the author of Drood