Mycroft Holmes - Brossura

Abdul-Jabbar, Kareem; Waterhouse, Anna

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ISBN 10: 1783291540 ISBN 13: 9781783291540

Casa editrice: Titan Books, 2016

Riassunto

Co-written by the NBA All-Star, an original novel starring the enigmatic brother of Sherlock Holmes follows the early partnership between Mycroft, a rising star in the government; and his best friend, Cyrus Douglas; as they investigate a series of murders in Trinidad.

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Recensione:

"For outsize polymathic energy and accomplishment, Abdul-Jabbar N.B.A. champion, cultural ambassador, author rivals Conan Doyle himself.""- New York Times" "Abdul-Jabbar and Waterhouse have created a smart origin story for Mycroft that slots neatly onto the shelves next to the original canon.""- Los Angeles Times" "Holmesians will find much to appreciate in the novel's depiction of a character whose mind is as keen as Sherlock s."-"Time.com ""If you re only aware of Abdul-Jabbar's skill on the basketball court, get ready - this is an assured novel that fans of Holmes stories (old-school and new) will love.""- Barnes and Noble" "MYCROFT HOLMES is beautifully written and full of intrigue...while still managing to be a lot of fun. - Robert Towne, Oscar-winning screenwriter of"Chinatown" "The book is extremely well-written and well-researched, with layers of sensory detail and filmic tableaux...Doylean Easter Eggs are also sprinkled throughout and are presented with a witty subtlety that will delight longtime fans..."Mycroft Holmes"is a good book and an engaging mystery for Sherlockians and non-Sherlockians alike, but it is a particular delight for aficionados of the Doylean world. Here's hoping Abdul-Jabbar and Waterhouse write many more.""- Baker Street Babes" I'm proud to have worked with Kareem, my friend of many years, on this project! It adds an exciting, new dimension to the life of Sherlock Holmes, and Kareem's passion for history has given the story a new twist. -Leslie S. Klinger, editor, "The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes" Moving beyond the echo of big-time basketball's cheering multitudes, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has found an unlikely second career in the quietude of a writer's life. In his latest literary effort, he indulges his longtime appreciation for the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and gives us a rousing mystery novel featuring Sherlock Holmes' older and smarter brother, Mycroft, while launching a new series of adventures. -Gay Talese, author of"A Writer s Life" "With this meticulously researched work, Abdul-Jabbar and Waterhouse have pulled off the near-impossible with MYCROFT HOLMES: given us a novel that will appeal to any fan of good storytelling, an instant classic in the Sherlockian pastiche genre, and a must-read for history buffs. If you love the Holmes brothers, you will love this book. But more importantly, if you care about history and culture and passion and civil rights, you will love it all the more."-Lyndsay Faye, bestselling author, "The Gods of Gotham""""Basketball legend Abdul-Jabbar (BlackProfiles in Courage) makes his triumphant adult fiction debut with an action yarn that fills in the backstory of Sherlock Holmes's older and smarter brother, Mycroft. In 1870, the 23-year-old Mycroft, who has a reputation as a daredevil, is serving as a secretary at the War Office when word reaches London of a series of unusual deaths in Trinidad. Someone, or some thing, has been killing children and draining their blood. The locals believe the culprits are supernatural beings known as lougarou, who drain children of their blood, and douen, who leave highly unusual footprints near their victims.The tragic news stuns Mycroft's fiancee, Georgiana Sutton, who immediately sails home to Trinidad. Disobeying her request to stay behind, Mycroft follows Georgiana to Trinidad, where he must exercise his intellect and his innate diplomatic skills to solve the crimes and remain alive. Sherlockians who relish the screen adventures of Cumberbatch and Downey will be particularly entertained." - --Publishers Weekly (starred review)

L'autore:

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is a huge Holmesian—7’2” tall, basketball’s all-time leading scorer, and a U.S. cultural ambassador. He’s written extensively, including What Color is My World (children’s), Brothers in Arms (military history), and On the Shoulders of Giants (black history). 

Anna Waterhouse is a professional screenwriter and script consultant.

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• Editore: Titan Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1783291540
• ISBN 13: 9781783291540
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 336