"Lively. A highly readable work of social history that, courtesy of Harry Houdini, takes us into odd realms indeed." -- Kirkus Reviews "A gripping historical tale." -- Library Journal "In Lincoln''s Ghost , Brad Ricca gives us a mesmerizing mix of ghost story, political thriller, conspiracy theory, and romance. As fascinating and informative as it is entertaining, the book will make you wonder: which is more perplexing, the world beyond or the one we inhabit?" --Tracy Daugherty, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Love Song and Larry McMurtry "Original and provocative. entertains with the verve of a true showman." --Daniel Stashower, New York Times bestselling author of American Demon "History has provided Brad Ricca with a marvelous array of fascinating characters, and he makes the spellbinding most of them in Lincoln''s Ghost. His briskly paced, painstakingly researched non-fiction book expertly works its magic with a cleverly constructed narrative approach that is as immediately engaging as it is intriguing.

Here is a haunting slice of history that reads like a page-turner of a mystery thriller." --Mark Dawidziak, author of A Mystery of Mysteries: The Death and Life of Edgar Allan Poe and Everything I Need to Know I Learned in The Twilight Zone Praise for Brad Ricca: "A spellbinding true crime history that reads like a novel. It will be enjoyed by aficionados of Victorian crime novels as well as true crime fans." -- Library Journal (Starred) on Mrs. Sherlock Holmes "A fascinating account of Grace Humiston, a pioneering attorney in the early 20th century.Her incredible life story, superbly portrayed by Ricca, is more proof that truth is stranger than fiction." -- Publisher''s Weekly on Mrs. Sherlock Holmes "[Anmagic with a cleverly constructed narrative approach that is as immediately engaging as it is intriguing.

Here is a haunting slice of history that reads like a page-turner of a mystery thriller." --Mark Dawidziak, author of A Mystery of Mysteries: The Death and Life of Edgar Allan Poe and Everything I Need to Know I Learned in The Twilight Zone Praise for Brad Ricca: "A spellbinding true crime history that reads like a novel. It will be enjoyed by aficionados of Victorian crime novels as well as true crime fans." -- Library Journal (Starred) on Mrs. Sherlock Holmes "A fascinating account of Grace Humiston, a pioneering attorney in the early 20th century.Her incredible life story, superbly portrayed by Ricca, is more proof that truth is stranger than fiction." -- Publisher''s Weekly on Mrs. Sherlock Holmes "[Anmagic with a cleverly constructed narrative approach that is as immediately engaging as it is intriguing.

Here is a haunting slice of history that reads like a page-turner of a mystery thriller." --Mark Dawidziak, author of A Mystery of Mysteries: The Death and Life of Edgar Allan Poe and Everything I Need to Know I Learned in The Twilight Zone Praise for Brad Ricca: "A spellbinding true crime history that reads like a novel. It will be enjoyed by aficionados of Victorian crime novels as well as true crime fans." -- Library Journal (Starred) on Mrs. Sherlock Holmes "A fascinating account of Grace Humiston, a pioneering attorney in the early 20th century.Her incredible life story, superbly portrayed by Ricca, is more proof that truth is stranger than fiction." -- Publisher''s Weekly on Mrs. Sherlock Holmes "[Anmagic with a cleverly constructed narrative approach that is as immediately engaging as it is intriguing.

Here is a haunting slice of history that reads like a page-turner of a mystery thriller." --Mark Dawidziak, author of A Mystery of Mysteries: The Death and Life of Edgar Allan Poe and Everything I Need to Know I Learned in The Twilight Zone Praise for Brad Ricca: "A spellbinding true crime history that reads like a novel. It will be enjoyed by aficionados of Victorian crime novels as well as true crime fans." -- Library Journal (Starred) on Mrs. Sherlock Holmes "A fascinating account of Grace Humiston, a pioneering attorney in the early 20th century.Her incredible life story, superbly portrayed by Ricca, is more proof that truth is stranger than fiction." -- Publisher''s Weekly on Mrs. Sherlock Holmes "[Anice of history that reads like a page-turner of a mystery thriller.

" --Mark Dawidziak, author of A Mystery of Mysteries: The Death and Life of Edgar Allan Poe and Everything I Need to Know I Learned in The Twilight Zone Praise for Brad Ricca: "A spellbinding true crime history that reads like a novel. It will be enjoyed by aficionados of Victorian crime novels as well as true crime fans." -- Library Journal (Starred) on Mrs. Sherlock Holmes "A fascinating account of Grace Humiston, a pioneering attorney in the early 20th century.Her incredible life story, superbly portrayed by Ricca, is more proof that truth is stranger than fiction." -- Publisher''s Weekly on Mrs. Sherlock Holmes "[An] astonishing story. Rapid, compelling storytelling informed by rigorous research and enlivened by fecund imagination.

" -- Kirkus Reviews (starred) on Mrs. Sherlock Holmes "The story of the expedition has the elements of a good thriller--desperate characters, hidden tunnels, an ancient code, and intrigues among the treasure hunters themselves--and aims for a cinematic feel." -- Wall Street Journal on True Raiders "True Raiders represents the best kind of rollicking adventure true-life tale, lively engaging prose based on what did happen, not wild speculation bordering on fantasy." -- New York Journal of Books "Such a fun read. Ricca manages to keep readers hooked with this true story that reads like a novel." -- Associated Press on True Raiders.