Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is requested by the British Government to form a team of psychics capable of tracking down a serial killer who murdered a member of the British Royal Family. Conan Doyle, who has the ability to touch objects and ascertain their history, travels to the United States to enlist the aid of his longtime friend Harry Houdini, a master of telekinesis, and new found acquaintance Orson Welles, who is gifted with the power of mental telepathy. Even though Conan Doyle and Houdini have a bitter history, they put aside their differences and work together for the greater good, but not without friction.Luminaries is an alternate history mystery-thriller set in the early 1930's, and combines elements of the supernatural, suspense, intrigue and adventure into a story about the importance of friendship."Brenner captured the period perfectly He set the scene and the tone from the first few paragraphs and followed it flawlessly throughout the book. The plot was interesting and well-planned, and the life he gave to these characters in their alternate existences was inspired. " - M. Leighton (NYT Bestselling Author)"I was entranced by the cleverness of the story and the fullness shown in the creation of each character within the plot." - Jeannie Blethen-Rigod (Amazon Top 1000 Reviewer)"I would definitely recommend this book to anyone, whether a fan of the protagonists or not, as the story itself is an awesome read. It's hard to imagine other first time books I've read that I've enjoyed as much." - James Thomas