Together with Anna Waterhouse, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar relates a story of Sherlock Holmes' older brother, telling of his first adventure when he was only twenty-three. It seems as if spirits are luring children to their deaths. [11] In "The Greek Interpreter", he takes snuff from a tortoise-shell box while at the Diogenes Club, and brushes the grains from his coat with a large, red silk handkerchief. From Book 1: A new novel written by NBA All-Star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar! Thank you for visiting our store, Mycroft. In. ), partners with screenwriter Waterhouse to introduce a prequel to the adventures of Sherlock Holmes’ smarter brother. It looks like he has a bright future ahead. Shelve Mycroft Holmes. This was surprisingly good. Really, the best parts were when Douglas would tell Mycroft not to act like such a know-it-all (stop telling us how obvious the answer is and just tell us the answer, right?). Quinn Fawcett is the pen name of a pair of authors, Chelsea Quinn Yarbro and Bill Fawcett, who also write separately. Fresh out of Cambridge University, the young Mycro…. [3] In "The Bruce-Partington Plans", Watson states that Mycroft is "tall and portly", and gives the following description of him: Heavily built and massive, there was a suggestion of uncouth physical inertia in the figure, but above this unwieldy frame there was perched a head so masterful in its brow, so alert in its steel-grey, deep-set eyes, so firm in its lips, and so subtle in its play of expression, that after the first glance one forgot the gross body and remembered only the dominant mind.[4]. Shelves: debut-novels, amateur-sleuth, crime-fiction. My prejudice is to say Abdul-Jabbar should just have written it himself, b/c I like him and what he has to say in interviews, but I really have no idea who was responsible for the final product here. [3] (Sherlock also has grey eyes. Can Mycroft have 007 killed, or vice versa? The short story "You See But You Do Not Observe", by Canadian writer, This page was last edited on 8 May 2021, at 01:28. I don't blame Mr. Abdul-Jabbar though because I assume the writing was mostly handled by the not-so-much-a-ghost co-author and that Kareem's name was used to garner sales because everyone loves him and he is a big celebrity. Watson sees the coachman and does not recognise him. A great supporting cast, and a story that keeps you reading until the end. This was a terrific read!!! This is first in a what will be a series of Mycroft Holmes novels -- the second of which (Mycroft & Sherlock) came out to great reviews just a few weeks ago. [6] Ronald A. Knox suggested that Mycroft was a double agent who assisted both Sherlock and Professor Moriarty, with the goal of ultimately betraying Moriarty and members of his gang, including Colonel Moran. Mycroft resembles his brother Sherlock Holmes, but is described in "The Greek Interpreter" as being "a much larger and stouter man". His only confidant during this time was Mycroft, who provided him with the money he needed. I did wonder if it might be one of those books...you know the ones...where the famous person gets a book deal and the book gets a lot of publicity and sells well, but the content of the actual book is rather lackluster. He describes Mycroft's position: "The conclusions of every department are passed to him, and he is the central exchange, the clearinghouse, which makes out the balance. Sherlock Holmes tells Dr. Watson that Mycroft has powers of observation and deduction superior to his own, but is not energetic or ambitious. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s graphic novel, Mycroft Holmes and the Apocalypse Handbook, is a prequel tale about a young, energetic, womanizing Mycroft. He mainly appears in two stories by Doyle, "The Adventure of the Greek Interpreter"[3] and "The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans". I must also admit I did not expect much insight from a "sports hero" but I was very pleasantly surprise and I owe KAJ a big "I'm sorry." Here’s hoping Abdul-Jabbar and Waterhouse write many more." “Mycroft Holmes” the first novel of the “Mycroft Holmes and Sherlock” series introduces Mycroft Holmes, the elder brother of Sherlock Holmes. Mycroft Holmes has been portrayed many times in adaptations of the Holmes stories in film, television, radio, and other media. A story of a young Mycroft Holmes who is making a name for himself and is engaged to be married to a young woman born and raised in the Caribbean named Georgiana Suton. Start by marking “Mycroft Holmes” as Want to Read: Error rating book. [10] He seldom breaks this routine or goes anywhere except these three locations.[1]. I loved this book. MYCROFT HOLMES (Hist Mys-Mycroft Holmes/Cyrus Douglas-London-1870/Victorian) – VG Abdul-Jabbar, Kareem and Anna Waterhouse – 1st Holmes book Rather impressed with the quality of Mr. Abdul-Jabbar's Holmes fan fiction. The best center in NBA history wrote a book about Sherlock Holmes' older brother. I have read every one of the Arthur Conan Doyle tales and many of the tributes aka “Pastiches” writtenby others since then. They began by using him as a short-cut, a convenience; now he has made himself an essential. Mycroft Holmes has everything that a great Mystery should. Mycroft has recently graduated from Cambridge and at the age of 23, he is secretary to the Secretary of War. 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I'm happy to report this wasn't one of those books. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. [3], Mycroft makes a brief appearance in "The Final Problem". We work with libraries, churches, schools, and universities to source material. Abdul-Jabbar's writing partner was billed as someone who "quietly repairs" shortcomings in screen plays and other writing. It takes him until the sixth book to get to a point where he's on Enola's side. "[3], In "The Empty House", it is revealed that Sherlock Holmes faked his death in "The Final Problem" and subsequently went abroad. Want to Read. Sherlock Holmes gives Dr. Watson instructions to take a certain route to leave London to avoid Moriarty's gang, and part of this plan involves a ride in a brougham driven by a cloaked driver. [1] In "The Adventure of the Greek Interpreter", Sherlock Holmes says: "...he has no ambition and no energy. It will be interesting to see whether this becomes a series. 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