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. How kareem abduljabbar is reinventing the sherlock holmes. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read mycroft and sherlock. However, mycroft is front and center in mycroft holmes, the latest book from nba superstar kareem abduljabbar and dodge college professor anna waterhouse. Kareem abduljabbar and anna waterhouses mycroft and sherlock is the second novel in the mycroft holmes series. Abduljabbar and collaborator anna waterhouse have created a completely original story featuring mycroft as a twentythree year old bureaucrat in love with the beautiful georgiana and friend of black trinidadian tobacconist, cyrus douglas. Mycroft holmesnow twentysix and a force to be reckoned with at the war officehas no interest in the killings.
Mycroft holmes now 26 and a force to be reckoned with at the war office has no. The first novel, mycroft holmes, began to flesh out the life of sherlock holmes older brother, mycroft. This harrowing adventure changed his life, and set the. So this is all about the young mycroft holmes, written by kareem abdul jabbar and anna waterhouse.
Buy mycroft holmes by kareem abduljabbar, anna waterhouse from waterstones today. While the two may seem like an unlikely pair, they initially met when waterhouse was hired to help fix up the documentary on the shoulders of giants, which abduljabbar was producing. The new novel by nba allstar kareem abduljabbar, starring brothers mycroft and sherlock holmes. Nov 14, 2018 kareem abduljabbar spent decades proving his prowess on the basketball court. Nov 11, 2015 however, mycroft is front and center in mycroft holmes, the latest book from nba superstar kareem abduljabbar and dodge college professor anna waterhouse. It is the second novel in their mycroft holmes series utilizing sir arthur conan doyles characters of mycroft and sherlock holmes. Mycroft holmes takes center stage in anna waterhouses. Kareem abduljabbar and anna waterhouse talk about mycroft holmes on saturday, june 27th, in the booklist booth at alas annual conference in san francisco, terry tazioli, cohost of tvws well read, spoke with kareem abduljabbar and anna waterhouse about their forthcoming novel, mycroft holmes. Mycroft and sherlock by kareem abduljabbar, anna waterhouse. Sep 22, 2015 mycroft holmes by kareem abdul jabbar and anna waterhouse is available in stores today. Little wonder, then, that mycroft has fascinated readers for generations. Mycroft holmes now 26 and a force to be reckoned with at the war office.
Written by nba superstar kareem abduljabbar and screenwriter anna waterhouse, mycroft holmes reveals the untold story of sherlocks older brother. Mycroft holmes by kareem abduljabbar and anna waterhouse. Written by nba superstar kareem abdul jabbar and screenwriter anna waterhouse, mycroft holmes reveals the untold story of sherlocks older brother. Mycroft holmes audiobook by kareem abduljabbar, anna. Mycroft holmes is a good book and an engaging mystery for sherlockians and nonsherlockians alike, but its a particular delight for aficionados of the doylean world. Since running across mycroft and sherlock earlier this year, ive been looking for mycroft holmes, the first book in the series by kareem abduljabbar and anna waterhouse. 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. Mycroft and sherlock audiobook by kareem abduljabbar, anna.
There have been books featuring irene adler, moriarty and, now, mycroft holmes, about the great detectives smarter older brother, by. So this is all about the young mycroft holmes, written by kareem abduljabbar and anna waterhouse. Oct 03, 2018 little wonder, then, that mycroft has fascinated readers for generations. The atmosphere rises off the pages in kareem abdul jabbar and anna waterhouse s sequel to their hugely entertaining mycroft holmes. Season after season he skyhooked his way to becoming the national basketball leagues alltime leading scorer. This harrowing adventure that changed his life, and set the stage for the man mycroft would become. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Kareem abdul jabbar brings mycroft holmes to comics. Kareem abduljabbar and his partner in crime novels anna waterhouse made it to my authors i must read list when i was less than halfway through their first novel, mycroft holmes. Heres hoping abduljabbar and waterhouse write many more. After his retirement, he has become a fixture in the media as well as bookstores.
When a distant relative of queen victoria has been slain by the fire four eleven serial murderer, mycroft investigates with sherlock, whose interest in the criminal mind grows into an obsession. Written by kareem abduljabbar, anna waterhouse, audiobook narrated by damian lynch. Sep 10, 2019 kareem abdul jabbar has scored another slamdunk holmesian hit. Kareem abdul jabbar, anna waterhouse, damian lynch, audible studios. Mycroft holmes kareem abduljabbar, anna waterhouse bok. Together with anna waterhouse, kareem abduljabbar relates a story of sherlock holmes older brother, telling of his first adventure when he was only twentythree.
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. Jul 05, 2018 written by nba superstar kareem abdul jabbar and screenwriter anna waterhouse, mycroft holmes reveals the untold story of sherlocks older brother. Written by basketball legend kareem abdul jabbar and anna. Written by basketball legend kareem abduljabbar and anna.
James lovegrove, new york times bestseller the smoke of the london underground, the funk of the devils acre, the vapors of opium. I go over a quick description followed by my rating of the three cs. It is 1872, and a series of gruesome murders is the talk of london. The new novel by nba allstar kareem abdul jabbar, starring brothers mycroft and sherlock holmes.
He teamed with seasoned screenwriter anna waterhouse in 2017 for mycroft holmes, a. Basketball legend, lifelong holmesian and writer kareem abduljabbar speaks with coauthor anna waterhouse about their new novel, mycroft holmes. Kareem abduljabbar, anna waterhouse, damian lynch, audible studios. Mycroft holmes is an intricately plotted, dramatic account. 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.
Mycroft and sherlock audiobook by kareem abduljabbar. Mycroft and sherlock is a mystery novel by kareem abdul jabbar and anna waterhouse. I dont know enough to comment on the contribution of each author but if the 7ft 2 68 year old record scoring basketball player is the main writer then hats off to the guy hes done a pretty good job. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Mycroft holmes and mycroft and sherlock by kareem abdul. Volume 1 ebook written by kareem abduljabbar, anna waterhouse. And, its marvelous, with the tone of the original stories. Kop mycroft holmes av kareem abduljabbar, anna waterhouse pa. Back in 1870, when sherlock is still an indifferent student at the royal college of st.
Buy mycroft holmes hard case crime by kareem abduljabbar, anna waterhouse isbn. Fans of conan doyle will appreciate the period accuracy, but a much wider audience will enjoy the intelligent treatment of race and social standing as part of a wellplotted, intriguing mystery. Mycroft holmes book signed by kareem abdul jabbar shop. 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. Mycroft holmes kareem abduljabbar, anna waterhouse. Mycroft holmes coauthors kareem abduljabbar and anna. Kareem abduljabbar spent decades proving his prowess on the basketball court. The empty birdcage is the third installment in the series from authors kareem abduljabbar and anna waterhouse. Mycroft and sherlock by kareem abduljabbar and anna waterhouse is an excellent read for fans of the classic detective. They have embraced the holmes saga and made it their own by bringing to light the early years of mycroft and his younger brother sherlock. Mycroft holmesnow twentysix and a force to be reckoned with at the war officehas. 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. Mycroft holmes is a mystery novel by kareem abdul jabbar and anna waterhouse. Verdict basketball legend abduljabbar is also a pro writer, having done memoirs, nonfiction, essays, childrens books and, with waterhouse, mycroft holmes, the precursor to this novel.
Mycroft and sherlock the new novel by nba allstar kareem abduljabbar, starring brothers mycroft and sherlock holmes. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read mycroft holmes. Mycroft holmes is a mystery novel by kareem abduljabbar and anna waterhouse. Mycroft holmes by kareem abduljabbar and anna waterhouse is available in stores today. 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. Sep 22, 2015 written by nba superstar kareem abdul jabbar and screenwriter anna waterhouse, mycroft holmes reveals the untold story of sherlocks older brother. Mycroft holmes by kareem abduljabbar, anna waterhouse. Mycroft and sherlock ebook written by kareem abduljabbar, anna waterhouse. Mycroft holmes, a british civil servant working for the secretary of state for war, beginning in. This harrowing adventure changed his life, and set the stage for the man mycroft would become. Baker street babes im proud to have worked with kareem, my friend of many years, on this project. Sep 30, 2015 together with anna waterhouse, kareem abdul jabbar relates a story of sherlock holmes older brother, telling of his first adventure when he was only twentythree. Kareem abduljabbar has scored another slamdunk holmesian hit. The atmosphere rises off the pages in kareem abduljabbar and anna waterhouses sequel to their hugely entertaining mycroft holmes.
Recently, the basketball legendturnedauthor kareem abdul jabbar and his writing partner, anna waterhouse, have been. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Mycroft holmes is the first novel in a series based on the character often described as sherlock holmes older, smarter brother. Mycroft holmes now twentysix and a force to be reckoned with at the war officehas. Jul 01, 2015 kareem abduljabbar and anna waterhouse talk about mycroft holmes on saturday, june 27th, in the booklist booth at alas annual conference in san francisco, terry tazioli, cohost of tvws well read, spoke with kareem abduljabbar and anna waterhouse about their forthcoming novel, mycroft holmes. Mycroft holmes takes center stage in anna waterhouses book. Recently, the basketball legendturnedauthor kareem abduljabbar and his writing partner, anna waterhouse, have been.
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