Basketball star and mycroft holmes author kareem abduljabbar. Klinger, editor, the new annotated sherlock holmes moving beyond the echo of bigtime basketballs cheering multitudes, kareem abduljabbar has found an unlikely second career in the quietude of. I have two theories about how this book came to be. It is 1872, and a series of gruesome murders is the talk of london. Mycroft holmes, the thrilling new novel about sherlocks older brother, comes from the most obvious of sourcesthe alltime leading scorer in nba history. Kareem abduljabbar is a huge holmesian, sevenfoottwo tall, basketballs alltime leading scorer, and a us cultural ambassador. How kareem abduljabbar is reinventing the sherlock holmes story. Enjoyable as the book is, a purist will nonetheless fault its loose construction.
How kareem abduljabbar is reinventing the sherlock holmes. Back in 1870, when sherlock is still an indifferent student at the royal college of st. Jul 05, 2018 written by nba superstar kareem abdul jabbar and screenwriter anna waterhouse, mycroft holmes reveals the untold story of sherlocks older brother. Mycroft holmes and mycroft and sherlock by kareem abdul.
Mycroft and sherlock by kareem abduljabbar, anna waterhouse. Mycroft and sherlock, the new novel by nba legend kareem abdul jabbar, with an assist from screenwriter anna waterhouse, sees the holmes brothers in their first joint investigation, which involves a series of brutal murders, cryptic chinese glyphs and the opium trade. Since his stellar professional career, he has gone on to become. Mycroft and sherlock, the new novel by nba legend kareem abduljabbar, with an assist from screenwriter anna waterhouse, sees the holmes brothers in their first joint investigation, which involves a series of brutal murders, cryptic chinese glyphs and the opium trade.
His novel mycroft holmes, starring sherlock holmes less well known but far more talented older brother, was published. They have seven years between them, so its a big brotherlittle brother dynamic. Ive been a longtime reader of sherlock holmes, ever since my rookie year in the nba with the milwaukee bucks. Mycroft holmes titan books, 2015 and mycroft holmes and the apocalypse handbook titan comics, 20162017 are available now. Mycroft holmes by kareem abduljabbar sherlock holmes. Kareem abduljabbar wrote a novel about sherlock holmes. Abduljabbar, who has penned childrens books and nonfiction for adults, and studied english and history at ucla, said he first encountered sherlock holmes when.
Mycroft holmes is still a civil servant working for the british government. The new novel by nba allstar kareem abdul jabbar, starring brothers mycroft and sherlock holmes. Books by kareem abduljabbar author of mycroft holmes. Society members have their own aliases, or investitures, culled from the holmes stories. We were extremely curious about their relationship because in the sir arthur conan doyle books, they are polite and sherlock is certainly admiring of his older brothers genius, but neither is in the others social circles and if they spend leisure time together, we are not informed.
Basketball veteran kareem abduljabbar pens story of. Mycroft holmes audiobook by kareem abduljabbar, anna. Mycroft holmes is a book made up of tropes, and poorly executed ones at that. Basketball veteran kareem abduljabbar pens story of sherlock. Kareem abduljabbars the empty birdcage is a novel set in 1873 where the economies of europe are on the verge of collapse. According to abduljabbar, who is a longtime sherlock holmes fan, the interest in the older, less famous holmes sibling came from reading reading michael p.
The year 1872 finds mycroft holmes, not yet known as sherlock holmes smarter brother, pulled into a drugtinged series of murders that, against all odds, entangles his younger brother too in. His novel mycroft holmes, starring sherlock holmes lesser well known but far more talented older brother, was. Mycroft holmes book signed by kareem abdul jabbar shop. There have been books featuring irene adler, moriarty and, now, mycroft holmes, about the great detectives smarter older brother, by kareem abduljabbar and his coauthor, anna waterhouse. The third novel by nba allstar kareem abduljabbar, starring brothers mycroft and sherlock holmes. Recently, the basketball legendturnedauthor kareem abdul jabbar and his writing partner, anna waterhouse, have been. Mycroft holmes by kareem abduljabbar sherlock holmes youtube. Nba legend kareem abduljabbar is publishing his first novel, titled mycroft holmes, in the fall of 2015. Oct 03, 2018 little wonder, then, that mycroft has fascinated readers for generations.
Written by nba superstar kareem abdul jabbar and screenwriter anna waterhouse, mycroft holmes reveals the untold story of sherlock s older brother. Kareem abduljabbar, sherlock holmes enthusiast the new yorker. After his retirement, he has become a fixture in the media as well as bookstores. Having been a fan of the original sherlock holmes stories as a child, abduljabbar specifically chose to write about mycroft as he felt. The best center in nba history wrote a book about sherlock holmes older brother.
The new novel by nba allstar kareem abduljabbar, starring brothers mycroft and sherlock holmes. The empty birdcage is the 3rd book by kareem abdul jabbar and anna waterhouse, following the adventures of mycroft holmes, his little brother sherlock, his best friend cyrus douglas, and his carriage driver huan. Kareem abduljabbar and anna waterhouses mycroft and sherlock is the second novel in the mycroft holmes series. Christopher lee in the private life of sherlock holmes. Since his stellar professional career, he has gone on to become a celebrated new york timesbestselling author, filmmaker, ambassador of education, and time magazine columnist. Mycroft holmes abduljabbar, kareem, waterhouse, anna on. Sep 17, 2015 written with anna waterhouse, mycroft holmes is abduljabbars eleventh book and his first adult novel. A new novel written by nba legend kareem abduljabbar. Thr has the exclusive debut of the cover for the book, above, as well as more information about what brings the holmes brothers together on an allnew case.
Season after season he skyhooked his way to becoming the national basketball league s alltime leading scorer. Kareem abduljabbars most popular book is mycroft holmes. Little wonder, then, that mycroft has fascinated readers for generations. Now, in mycroft and sherlock, the holmes brotherseach brilliant in his own waymust solve a case that lays bare the dark heart of imperial london. We wont get hyperbolic and say this is the coolest news ever, but it has to be, right. Mycroft holmes is a mystery novel by kareem abdul jabbar and anna waterhouse. Kareem abduljabbar, sherlock holmes enthusiast the new. Jan 09, 2015 nba legend kareem abduljabbar is publishing his first novel, titled mycroft holmes, in the fall of 2015. Abduljabbar and lyndsay faye discuss conan doyle, mycroft, and the world of holmes pastiches october 17, 2018 by lyndsay faye not to dwell on this subject, but i was a fan of kareem abduljabbar long before he started writing mycroft holmes novelshe was already incredibly accomplished, i have watched many a skyhook, and his political. Kareem abdul jabbar is a huge holmesian, sevenfoottwo tall, basketballs alltime leading scorer, and a us cultural ambassador. Oct 17, 2018 abduljabbar and lyndsay faye discuss conan doyle, mycroft, and the world of holmes pastiches october 17, 2018 by lyndsay faye not to dwell on this subject, but i was a fan of kareem abduljabbar long before he started writing mycroft holmes novelshe was already incredibly accomplished, i have watched many a skyhook, and his political. Kareem abduljabbar details sherlock holmes first case in. Kareem abduljabbar on mycroft holmes and using sherlock. Last year, abduljabbar cowrote mycroft holmes, a novel about.
Ultimately, mycroft holmes is a good book and an engaging mystery for sherlockians and. Nba legend kareem abduljabbar has written his own mycroft holmes comic book series that he showcased at the san diego comiccon. Apr 16, 2016 abduljabbar set mycroft holmes in 1870, when sherlock was still a student at kings college. Written by basketball legend kareem abduljabbar and anna. Recently, the basketball legendturnedauthor kareem abduljabbar and. Mycroft holmes by kareem abduljabbar, anna waterhouse. Written by basketball legend kareem abdul jabbar and anna.
Its a great continuation of the series and its nice to see their young sherlock get a bit of a bigger role this time around whereas book one primarily focused on mycroft. When i first saw this series, i have to say i was a little unsure what a book about sherlock holmes written by kareem abduljabbar would look like. Recently, the basketball legendturnedauthor kareem abduljabbar and his writing partner, anna waterhouse, have been creating a new backstory for this inscrutable human computer. Set in 1870, a time preceding arthur conan doyles sherlock holmes series, the authors hero.
Kareem abduljabbar wrote a novel set in the world of. In mycroft holmes written by kareem abduljabbar yes, that kareem. Kareem abduljabbars lifelong obsession with sherlock holmes. Jul 23, 2016 nba legend kareem abduljabbar has written his own mycroft holmes comic book series that he showcased at the san diego comiccon. Kareem abduljabbar explores the origins of sherlocks. In the novel, mycroft follows his fiance, georgiana, to her home in trinidad to explore the mystery. Kareem abduljabbar and the evolving sherlock canon. The followers of sherlock holmes have been dredging through the life. There have been books featuring irene adler, moriarty and, now, mycroft holmes. Kareem abduljabbar nba alltime leading scorer, new york timesbestselling author, and u. Oct 02, 2015 there have been books featuring irene adler, moriarty and, now, mycroft holmes, about the great detectives smarter older brother, by kareem abduljabbar and his coauthor, anna waterhouse. But whats even more entertaining is watching the holmes brothers try to outdo each other with their deductive reasoning. Kareem abduljabbar wrote a novel about sherlock holmes brother.
It involves sir arthur conan doyles character of mycroft holmes, the older brother of sherlock holmes, solving a mystery early in his career as a government official. Mycrofts journey to scotland, for example, contributes nothing to the. It adds an exciting, new dimension to the life of sherlock holmes, and kareems passion for history has given the story a new twist. His first novel, mycroft holmes, starring sherlock holmess less well known but more talented older brother, was published in 2015 by titan books. Mycroft holmes ebook by kareem abduljabbar rakuten kobo. Kareem abduljabbar is a huge holmesian72 tall, basketballs alltime leading scorer, and a u. Kareem abduljabbar on his new book becoming kareem.
Mycroft and sherlock by kareem abduljabbar and anna waterhouse is an excellent read for fans of the classic detective. Sherlock holmes this story occurs when mycroft, an athletic cambridge graduate, assists the secretary of state. Mycroft and sherlock by kareem abduljabbar and anna waterhouse february 8, 2019 by kimmie 6 comments kareem abduljabbar is wellknown for being the nbas alltime leading scorer, a member of the basketball hall of fame, a united states cultural ambassador, and a recipient of the presidential medal of freedom under president barack obama. Following up on their hit 2015 novel, mycroft holmes, abduljabbar and waterhouses second book in the series a third is scheduled for 2019 is set in 1872, and sees a young mycroft and. Kareem abduljabbars lifelong obsession with sherlock. Kareem abduljabbarbasketball legend, master of the skyhook, kungfu brawlerhas written a novel about sherlock holmes older brother mycroft. The book will focus on its title character, the reclusive elder brother of famed literary. Mycroft holmes is the first novel in a series based on the character often described as sherlock holmes older, smarter brother. I first read these books on the beach in san diego when we were playing the. This story occurs when mycroft, an athletic cambridge graduate, assists the secretary of state. King of bohemia, the red circle, kareem abduljabbar. The year 1872 finds mycroft holmes, not yet known as sherlock holmes smarter brother, pulled into a drugtinged series of murders that, against all odds, entangles his younger brother too in a piquant case of sibling rivalry. Abduljabbar set mycroft holmes in 1870, when sherlock was still a student at kings college. Hes written extensively, including what color is my world childrens, brothers in arms military history, and on the shoulders of giants black history.
Sep 22, 2015 a new novel written by nba legend kareem abdul jabbar. A distant relative of queen victoria was killed by a serial killer nickname fire four eleven. Thr has the exclusive debut of the cover for the book. Kareem abduljabbar is the nbas alltime leading scorer and a sixtime nba champion. Mycroft holmes now twentysix and a force to be reckoned with at the war officehas no interest in the killings. Written with anna waterhouse, mycroft holmes is abduljabbars eleventh book and his first adult novel. Jul 12, 2017 mycroft holmes, the thrilling new novel about sherlocks older brother, comes from the most obvious of sourcesthe alltime leading scorer in nba history. The first novel, mycroft holmes, began to flesh out the life of sherlock holmes older brother, mycroft. Thats the kind of headline that doesnt require a jokey followup.
Cultural ambassador kareem abduljabbar is a global icon that changed the game of professional basketball. Christopher lee in the private life of sherlock holmes duration. Sep 24, 2015 abduljabbars first novel is the latest in a slew of recent television and literary appearances for sherlock holmes, from anthony horowitz continuing his adventures in the house of silk and. He becomes embroiled in a mystery in trinidad based on actual history. Sep 10, 2019 the new novel by nba allstar kareem abdul jabbar, starring brothers mycroft and sherlock holmes. Apr 09, 2018 by graeme mcmillan the followup novel to the acclaimed mycroft holmes will be released this october. Sherlock holmes superfan kareem abduljabbar writes his own.
Even if the book doesnt turn out to be any good, we got to write that headline. Mycroft and sherlock by kareem abduljabbar goodreads. This fall, basketball legend kareem abduljabbar will continue to uncover the secret history of sherlock holmes smarter brother with the release of mycroft and sherlock, his second collaboration with screenwriter anna waterhouse. Mycroft holmes is a mystery novel by kareem abduljabbar and anna waterhouse.
Mycroft holmesnow twentysix and a force to be reckoned with at the war officehas no interest in the killings. Though i have always read acd arthur conan doyle for the mysteries, my cowriter and i spent considerable time on mycroft holmes to establish mycroft and sherlock in a way that would reflect a believable relationship between the two. The book is extremely wellwritten and wellresearched, with layers of. Kareem abduljabbar has written a novel about sherlock. This harrowing adventure changed his life, and set the stage for the man mycroft would become. During his career as a center, abdul jabbar was a record sixtime nba most valuable player mvp, a record 19time nba allstar, a 15time allnba. Written by nba superstar kareem abdul jabbar and screenwriter anna waterhouse, mycroft holmes reveals the untold story of sherlocks older brother. Kareem abduljabbar has 36 books on goodreads with 35115 ratings.
Fresh out of cambridge university, the young mycroft holmes is already making a name for himself in government, working for the secretary of. Kareem abdul jabbar is a global icon that changed the game of professional basketball. Kareem abduljabbar spent decades proving his prowess on the basketball court. Sherlock holmes superfan kareem abduljabbar writes his. He teamed with seasoned screenwriter anna waterhouse in 2017 for mycroft holmes, a book about the older, and smarter, brother to sherlock. The atmosphere rises off the pages in kareem abduljabbar and anna waterhouses sequel to their hugely entertaining mycroft holmes. In mycroft holmes 2015 they described his youth, a serious love affair and deadly adventures in trinidad undertaken with his closest friend. Jan 26, 2015 on a table by the entrance were nametags.