Mycroft and sherlock audiobook by kareem abduljabbar, anna. Kareem abduljabbar to publish a novel about sherlock holmes. 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. James lovegrove, new york times bestseller the smoke of the london underground, the funk of the devils acre, the vapors of opium. Nba legend kareem abduljabbar has written his own mycroft holmes comic book series that he showcased at the san diego comiccon. Mycroft holmes is a book made up of tropes, and poorly executed ones at that. Kareem abduljabbars the empty birdcage is a novel set in 1873 where the economies of europe are on the verge of collapse.
Mycroft holmes is a good book and an engaging mystery for sherlockians and. Kareem abdul jabbar is a global icon that changed the game of professional basketball. Kareem abduljabbar has scored another slamdunk holmesian hit. Books by kareem abduljabbar author of mycroft holmes. Mycroft holmes presented mycroft in a light that sir arthur conan doyles work never did. Sep 20, 2017 mycroft holmes titan books, 2015 and mycroft holmes and the apocalypse handbook titan comics, 20162017 are available now. Set in england and trinidad, the story centers on mycroft, a recent university graduate working for the british secretary of state for war. Fresh out of cambridge university, the young mycroft holmes is al. But whats even more entertaining is watching the holmes brothers try to outdo each other with their deductive reasoning. Back in 1870, when sherlock is still an indifferent student at the royal college of st. Kareem discusses some of the characters in the book and their history, which a. Kareem abduljabbar is a global icon that changed the game of professional basketball.
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. Sep 22, 2015 a new novel written by nba legend kareem abdul jabbar. Mycroft holmes is the first novel in a series based on the character often described as sherlock holmes older, smarter brother. Mycroft holmes is still a civil servant working for the british government. Sep 17, 2015 written with anna waterhouse, mycroft holmes is abduljabbars eleventh book and his first adult novel. To mark his debut novel, mycroft holmes, he sat down with us to share his favorite books. Abduljabbar and waterhouse rounded out the character and made him a complex main character in a thrilling detective tale. Award winning books books by kareem abdul jabbar view official kareem abdul jabbar store buy the book buy the book buy the comics buy the book buy the book buy the. The atmosphere rises off the pages in kareem abduljabbar and anna waterhouses sequel to their hugely entertaining mycroft holmes. A new novel written by nba allstar kareem abduljabbar. The nbas alltime leading scorer, kareem abduljabbar is also a devoted book lover.
Kareem abduljabbar on his new book becoming kareem. Book overview a new novel written by nba allstar kareem abduljabbar fresh out of cambridge university, the young mycroft holmes is already making a name for himself in government, working for the secretary of state for war. 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. Anna waterhouse is a professional screenwriter and script consultant. Jan 26, 2015 klinger, who wore a tuxedo, tried to whisper into his clients ear but wound up shouting. Fresh out of cambridge university, the young mycroft holmes is already making a name for himself in government, working for the secretary of. Now, the duo returns with a sequel to the work that brings the brothers together to solve a crime.
Mycroft and sherlock is a mystery novel by kareem abduljabbar and anna waterhouse. A new novel written by nba legend kareem abduljabbar. 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. 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.
Kareem abdul jabbar is a huge holmesian72 tall, basketballs alltime leading scorer, and a u. Mycroft and sherlock kareem abduljabbar signed book. Written by nba superstar kareem abduljabbar and screenwriter anna waterhouse, mycroft holmes reveals the untold story of sherlocks older brother. Mycroft holmes at titan books kareem abduljabbars website. This harrowing adventure changed his life, and set the stage for the man mycroft would become.
A new novel written by nba allstar kareem abdul jabbar. Set in 1870, a time preceding arthur conan doyles sherlock holmes series, the authors hero. Written with anna waterhouse, mycroft holmes is abduljabbars eleventh book and his first adult novel. Mycroft holmes by kareem abduljabbar, anna waterhouse. Kareem abduljabbar is a huge holmesian72 tall, basketballs alltime leading scorer, and a 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.
Kareem abduljabbars first novel, mycroft holmes, which stars sherlock holmes brainy older brother, will be published this fall by titan books. Recently, the basketball legendturnedauthor kareem abdul jabbar and his writing partner, anna waterhouse, have been. Feb 08, 2016 kareem abduljabbar on his new book becoming kareem. Having focused solely on mycroft in the first novel, abduljabbar and waterhouse were curious about the relationship between mycroft and his brother and recognized that the. Mycroft holmes audiobook by kareem abduljabbar, anna. Written by basketball legend kareem abdul jabbar and anna. Above all, the book deepens and complicates mycrofts character. Mycroft and sherlock audiobook by kareem abduljabbar.
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 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. Baker street babes im proud to have worked with kareem, my friend of many years, on this project. The book is smart, fun and paced like a 100meter sprint. Oct 03, 2018 little wonder, then, that mycroft has fascinated readers for generations. Little wonder, then, that mycroft has fascinated readers for generations. I picked up the first book by kareem abduljabbar and anna waterhouse, mycroft holmes, out of curiosity, love the all things sherlock and the exotic setting trinidad. Jan 08, 2015 kareem abduljabbars first novel, mycroft holmes, which stars sherlock holmes brainy older brother, will be published this fall by titan books. Mycroft and sherlock is a mystery novel by kareem abdul jabbar and anna waterhouse.
Kareem, theres someone here who wants you to do a podcast. Kareem abdul jabbar is a huge holmesian, sevenfoottwo tall, basketballs alltime leading scorer, and a us cultural ambassador. Hes written extensively, including what color is my world childrens, brothers in arms military history, and on the shoulders of giants black history. Written by basketball legend kareem abduljabbar and anna. So this is all about the young mycroft holmes, written by kareem abduljabbar and anna waterhouse. Kareem abduljabbar is the nbas alltime leading scorer and a sixtime nba champion. How kareem abduljabbar is reinventing the sherlock holmes story. Award winning books books by kareem abduljabbar view official kareem abduljabbar store buy the book buy the book buy the comics buy the book buy the book buy the. Klinger, who wore a tuxedo, tried to whisper into his clients ear but wound up shouting.
Heres hoping abdul jabbar and waterhouse write many more. Mycroft holmes abduljabbar, kareem, waterhouse, anna on. Jul 31, 2018 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. So this is all about the young mycroft holmes, written by kareem abdul jabbar and anna waterhouse. Heres hoping abduljabbar and waterhouse write many more. Kareem abdul jabbar has scored another slamdunk holmesian hit. This was terrific stuff, well written, an excellent story with a warm beating heart. Abduljabbar will team with novelist raymond obstfeld and artist joshua cassara for a fiveissue series, mycroft holmes and the apocalypse.
Kareem abduljabbar on mycroft holmes and using sherlock. I have two theories about how this book came to be. Mycroft holmes is a mystery novel by kareem abdul jabbar and anna waterhouse. Mycroft holmes book signed by kareem abdul jabbar shop. Mycroft holmes, the thrilling new novel about sherlocks older brother, comes from the most obvious of sourcesthe alltime leading scorer in nba history. Recently, the basketball legendturnedauthor kareem abduljabbar and. Sherlock holmes superfan kareem abduljabbar writes his. How kareem abduljabbar is reinventing the sherlock holmes.
They have seven years between them, so its a big brotherlittle brother dynamic. Mycroft holmes titan books, 2015 and mycroft holmes and the apocalypse handbook titan comics, 20162017 are available now. Kareem abduljabbar, sherlock holmes enthusiast the new. Sep 24, 2019 sherlocks eagerness to follow the crooked trail of the fire 911 killer leaves mycroft free to oblige shipping magnate deshi hai lin, whose life he saved in mycroft and sherlock 2018 and who now, as if he werent already indebted enough, begs mycrofts help in seeking and recovering bingwen shi, the fiance of his lovely daughter, ai lin. Kareem abduljabbar to write mycroft holmes comic book. Unlike a novel, the comic book is a very regimented format, abduljabbar said. 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 new novel by nba allstar kareem abdul jabbar, starring brothers mycroft and sherlock holmes. The premier online bookstore for bestselling and classic african american books. It is 1872, and a series of gruesome murders is the talk of london.
Kareem abduljabbar to publish a novel about sherlock. Yet this most british of civil servants has strong ties to the faraway island of trinidad, the birthplace of his best friend, cyrus douglas, a man of african descent. Fresh out of cambridge university, the young mycroft holmes is already making a name for himself in government, working for the secretary of state for war. Mycroft holmes is a mystery novel by kareem abduljabbar and anna waterhouse. It is the second novel in their mycroft holmes series utilizing sir arthur conan doyles characters of mycroft and sherlock holmes. Kareem abduljabbar s most popular book is mycroft holmes. Mycroft and sherlock by kareem abduljabbar, anna waterhouse. Kareem, theres someone here who wants you to do a podcast about mycroft. Kareem abduljabbar has 36 books on goodreads with 35115 ratings. Mycroft holmes ebook by kareem abduljabbar rakuten kobo. Those future adventures will also benefit from the lessons abduljabbar learned along the way on mycroft holmes. The new novel by nba allstar kareem abduljabbar, starring brothers mycroft and sherlock holmes.
Baker street babes im proud to have worked with kareem, my friend of. His novel mycroft holmes, starring sherlock holmes lesser well known but far more talented older brother, was. The atmosphere rises off the pages in kareem abdul jabbar and anna waterhouses sequel to their hugely entertaining mycroft holmes. He teamed with seasoned screenwriter anna waterhouse in 2017 for mycroft holmes, a book about the older, and smarter, brother to sherlock. Nba great kareem abdul jabbar sits down with deborah morales for a conversation about his new book mycroft holmes. Kareem abduljabbar, sherlock holmes enthusiast the new yorker. Mycroft holmes now 26 and a force to be reckoned with at the war office has no. Mycroft holmes by kareem abduljabbar trinidad youtube. 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. The third novel by nba allstar kareem abduljabbar, starring brothers mycroft and sherlock holmes. Kareem abduljabbar brings us his second novel, mycroft and sherlock, dropping october 9th. 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. Sep 16, 2019 mycroft and sherlock by kareem abduljabbar, 9781785659287, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.