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Authors: Mohammad Bahareth
Sherlock Holmes in 2012: LORD OF DARKNESS RISING
SHERLOCK
HOLMES
LORD OF DARKNESS
RISING
Mohammad Bahareth
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Bloomington
Sherlock Holmes in 2012: Lord of Darkness Rising
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Contents
Acknowledgements
Author’s Comments
PART II
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Sherlock Holmes in 2012 Trilogy
- The Last Time Machine
- Lord of Darkness Rising
- Countdown to Doomsday
At this time, I wish to acknowledge the immense contribution Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Dame Agatha Christie had in the creation of this story. Their insights, cleverness and astuteness gave me the inspiration to write this book.
I also take this opportunity to thank all who worked on the writing and the production of the series entitled, Babylon 5, especially J. M. Straczynski. The same recognition goes to Star Trek – the original series, The New Generation and Deep Space Nine – with special thanks to Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Sir Patrick Stewart). Ultimately, I wish to thank the people who have produced the series, Stargate – SG-1, Atlantis and Universe – for providing me with the tools I needed in the creation and development of the characters in this book.
These shows, Babylon 5, Star Trek and Stargate, are not just entertainment; they are the essence of our combined cultures. They provide an understanding of nations. They delineate a guideline for the days to come. I feel it is very important for me to tell my readers the impact they had on my life and on creating the story of this book.
Babylon
5
inspired me to make the characters and the story more realistic, and to plan ahead. A small, insignificant event in my story would evolve and inspire me in the decisions I would make, while keeping consistent and in line with these decisions for years to follow. I got an insight on politics, power and how the world works, watching the series on numerous and regular occasions. My attention was particularly drawn to the part showing the audience the path to follow to make changes in the world; the key being in the belief that you can and do the right thing no matter what the cost would be.
Star
Trek
The
Original
Series:
I was inspired by the amount of technical terms and the highly creative ideas that were used throughout the series. In fact, I watched it with my younger brother in amazement. I acquired an insight in the kind of culture that created this work of art. I felt very strange when I watched the old movies, trying to understand the minds and purpose of the work executed long ago. I enjoyed Mr. Spock (Leonard Nimoy) and his logic. Defensibly, I consider the Star Trek series of historical significance.
The
Next
Generation:
I started watching it when I was six years old. I revelled into following Captain Picard throughout his voyage of understanding humanity and exploring ourselves; explaining anger management to a Klingon (Mr. Worf); explaining human emotion to an android (Mr. Data); and into the journey itself, taking me to a higher understanding of my own being, while lifting my standards and comprehension of life to another dimension.
Deep
Space
Nine:
it began as a show competing with Babylon 5, then it changed direction and explored religious beliefs, war, victims of war, crimes of war, crimes of success, racial disputes, political entanglements, struggles of a leader, and justice. It was an enlightening experience indeed.
Stargate:
SG-1:
Watching this series, I learned a lot about team work, trust, and physics. For me, it was a phenomenal experience into an excellent sci-fi series.
Atlantis
portrayed our search for our ancestors, in another galaxy, with technologies beyond our grasp and with struggles of daily decisions that could affect everything in the right or wrong way. If you are a leader this is a show you definitely need to watch.
Universe
describes the effect of being trapped in a spaceship, not knowing where you are or how to operate the vessel; enemies are everywhere. The chances of success are minimal when faced with unmatched competition – such as Apple, Microsoft, and G.E. The series provided an unparalleled exploration into human behaviour under pressure. Constant pressure transforms a lump of coal into a diamond. And constant pressure allows you to penetrate the depth of your mind and to uncover your deepest fears as well as your deepest desires. In turn, it will help you survive and succeed in an unfriendly world. This is something worth exploring, especially when people feel they may not be the right person in the right place in the right time.
These shows helped me create and write this book – thank you to all of those who participated in their production.
Mohammad Bahareth
June 20, 2011
LORD OF DARKNESS RISING
A
Confrontation
Agent Weisberg had never taken Sherlock’s advice lightly. Although he considered the man as some sort of a mad, delusional and unstable character, he had good reasons to examine the
famous
detective’s
assertions. In fact, every time Sherlock had deduced that there was something to worry about, somewhere in the States, (not that there had been many such instances since Sherlock showed up last summer) Weisberg had contacted his counterpart at the FBI and had his colleagues investigate the possibilities of another terrorist attack. Since August, Sherlock seemed to have focused mainly on these two fellows, Adnan and Penny, without providing Weisberg with any further information except for what he had said when he came in that morning.
Broadway in New York was perhaps the busiest place in that city by night and the one street in the whole of the United States where celebrities and every day folks brushed elbows any time of the day or night. The Las Vegas Strip or even Hollywood didn’t offer such an opportunity for the fans to get close to their idols. Even though Sherlock hadn’t divulged the reasons for his sudden interest in Broadway, Weisberg could not ignore the remark.
With a jolly face, intelligent eyes and a bald head, Carl Weisberg had been nicknamed “Wise-Bob” by his friends and colleagues – not only because of his appearance but because he was in fact a learned fellow. Graduating from Harvard at twenty-five, he wanted the excitement of the chase, the intricacy of the deduction, and the exhilaration of the investigation rather than the challenges of the courts that his law degree could have afforded him throughout his career. Always impeccably dressed in suits that were often considered a ‘bit out of line’ as far as his superiors were concerned, and a black Fedora to complete the attire, Weisberg sported the elegance and presence of the law practitioner together with the aloofness of the astute CIA agent that he was.
Sitting himself down at his desk as soon as Sherlock left his office, Weisberg picked up the phone and pressed the one digit that would get him Charles Denver at the FBI on the line immediately.
“Well, well, well, if it ain’t my favourite CIA man,” Denver said, a chuckle in his voice as soon as he picked up the receiver.
“Cut the crap,” Weisberg replied brusquely, “and tell me what you’ve got on the Adnan fellow.”