Mycroft

Q: "How many books are in the Mycroft series?"

"There are six books in the Mycroft series, published between 1997 and 2019."

Q: "What is the first book in the Mycroft series?"

"The first book in the Mycroft series is Mycroft Holmes and the Apocalypse Handbook #1, published in 1997."

Q: "What is the Mycroft Holmes series about?"

"The series reimagines Mycroft Holmes, Sherlock's older brother, as a young man solving mysteries in the Victorian era. Co-written by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Anna Waterhouse, the books follow Mycroft and his friend Cyrus Douglas through adventures spanning London, Trinidad, and beyond."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Mycroft Holmes and the Apocalypse Handbook #1	1997	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	N/A
2	Mycroft Holmes	2015	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	Buy
3	Embassy Row	1998	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	N/A
4	Mycroft and Sherlock	2018	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	Buy
5	The Empty Birdcage	2019	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	Buy
6	Mycroft Holmes and the Case of the Romanov Pearls	2012	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	N/A

The Mycroft Holmes series takes a minor character from Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes stories and builds full mystery novels around him. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, working with co-author Anna Waterhouse, portrays Mycroft as a brilliant young man before he became the sedentary government official of Doyle’s later stories. The series pairs Mycroft with Cyrus Douglas, a Trinidadian friend who brings a different perspective to their investigations.

Six entries published between 1997 and 2019 include novels, comic adaptations, and standalone mysteries. The books combine Victorian mystery conventions with Abdul-Jabbar’s interest in diversity and representation, making Cyrus Douglas a full partner in Mycroft’s adventures rather than a sidekick.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Mycroft series?

There are six books in the Mycroft series, published between 1997 and 2019.

What is the first book in the Mycroft series?

The first book in the Mycroft series is Mycroft Holmes and the Apocalypse Handbook #1, published in 1997.

What is the Mycroft Holmes series about?

The series reimagines Mycroft Holmes, Sherlock’s older brother, as a young man solving mysteries in the Victorian era. Co-written by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Anna Waterhouse, the books follow Mycroft and his friend Cyrus Douglas through adventures spanning London, Trinidad, and beyond.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order