Sherlock Holmes in 2012: Lord of Darkness Rising

By Mohammad Bahareth

What’s in the Book:
It’s Sherlock Holmes like you’ve never seen him before. Between the classic Sherlock sleuth skills and the twist of time travel, Sherlock Holmes 2012 is a mystery that will have you turning the pages for more.
Delve into the pages that find a woman even smarter than Sherlock. He has solved the crimes of Britain but you will be amazed as he outwits terrorist and murderous foes on two continents and around the globe. Watch as the mind of Sherlock outsmarts the enemies of the 20th and 21st centuries and find out how he beats the greatest enemies of all time and how the bloodline of good old Watson has an intellect and brilliance that when matched with Sherlock is a force to be reckoned with.

• Language: English
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Release date: Oct 30, 2012
• ISBN: 9781475905618

Mohammad Bahareth

Mohammad Bahareth is a multi-award-winning Best-Selling Author, Dyslexia Advocate, Motivational Speaker, Startup Consultant, and Business Personality whose devotion and creativity have imparted him with the reputation as Saudi Arabia’s leading youth in innovation. As the author of over 50 books in two languages, his ultimate mission is to encourage, empower, and inspire people for generations to come. When it comes to his best-selling books, he ensures youth have a better future in Saudi Arabia. Dedicated to intellectual pursuits, he attended courses at HavardX, edx, LinkedIn learning, and Masterclass. He also offers his own courses on other platforms. Mohammad’s various achievements and initiatives immediately caught the eye of Forbes Middle East. So far, he is one of the top 100 influential Twitter icons in 2011 and the recipient of the Wagensberg Award in 2019 and the Jeddah Award in 2022. He is also known for his empowering YouTube shows, The Fifth Power and iTek, making him one of the first YouTubers region-wide. Beyond the Middle East, he gave a TedTalk at TEDxJeddah about his learning disability, which was sponsored by HRH Prince Mohammed Bin Salman foundation known as MISK. Dyslexia was the reason teachers and doctors didn’t believe in his abilities. In fact, a doctor once told him that he could never be a writer, and that if he wrote a book, it would be a miracle. However, he overcame their ableism and proved everyone wrong by becoming a world-renowned thought leader and prolific author. At the age of 11, he was armed with the unwavering determination to overcome his dyslexia. Exceeding the teacher's expectations, he started doing well in school, and his father took him to NASA as a reward. This relentless fortitude led to him writing hundreds of articles in local Arabic media and his blog. He also wrote dozens of books in both English and Arabic, some of which are registered in the Library of Congress. Moreover, he received a ranking by the Saudi Social Media Monitor (ELMAM), was awarded 6th place in Saudi Arabia in Writing & Blogging in 2013, and earned various other awards, including The Wagensberg Literary Award for his book Micronations. To this day, he has motivated thousands of people across the globe as a dynamic speaker. These endeavors led to being knighted by King Roman of Lithuania in 2019.  One of Mohammad’s most pivotal moments, however, was adapting the Sherlock Holmes Trilogy (the first book he ever read and the character that inspired him to overcome all the odds stacked up against him) into Arabic in a span of seven years. Not only did he pen the trilogy in its entirety, but he also obtained approval from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Estate to license the use of the character as the first Arab to receive this license.  Furthermore, Mohammad’s numerous bold initiatives have created a better future for Saudi Arabia and society as a whole. His Arabian Space Initiative promises to send the first Arabic text to the moon and Mars. His social initiatives like Allow Youth allows single men to attend shopping malls and restaurants on weekends, which was prohibited before. Environmentally conscious, he called for a ban on soda cans with a removable cover. He also serves as the President of Space Club and the Vice President of Inventors Club. Currently, Mohammad Bahareth’s central focus is his Dyslexia Awareness initiative (www.Dyslexia.sa). He is advocating for dyslexic people to register with government authorities through medical reports to ensure they obtain optimal disability benefits that enhance and add value to their lives.

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SHERLOCK

HOLMES

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LORD OF DARKNESS

RISING

Mohammad Bahareth

iUniverse, Inc.

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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

 Acknowledgements

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.

 Author’s Comments

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

 PART II

LORD OF DARKNESS RISING

 Chapter One

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.

Aren’t we a little crabby this morning? What have you had for breakfast? Or didn’t your lady make good on her promises last night… ? Denver went on with the bantering.

None of the above, but I got another visit from Sherlock a few minutes ago…

You did? Wow! Now that would get anyone a bit on the grumpy side. Denver paused. So what did he have to say for himself this morning? Did he tell you that we’re gonna have another nine-eleven on our hands? Or maybe he told you where Adnan is again?

That’s just it; I mean you told me that Adnan had been seen on Broadway last night…

No, I didn’t say that, Agent Weisberg, Denver replied, sounding offended. "If you read my report correctly, I said that Adnan attended a Preview of a remake of The Mouse Trap on Broadway two nights ago – not last night."

Okay, okay, my mistake, but did your guys see where the man went afterwards?

Denver hesitated. No, not as far as tailing him to his residence, if that’s what you meant.

I thought so, Weisberg said concertedly. "Do you have any idea why the man chose Broadway or why he went to see The Mouse Trap?"

The only thing I could figure is that he had been invited to the re-opening of the famous play, no, why?

Think, Denver, think of the significance of both the location and the play itself…

And what am I supposed to think – that the guy likes Agatha Christie and that he’s not shy to show himself during a full house performance?

Did you hear yourself?

I guess I did – I’m not deaf yet! Denver was getting a little impatient with Wise-Bob’s riddles.

Not deaf, Denver, but you’re getting blind in your old age and certainly complacent.

I’m not complacent! the FBI agent retorted. I just don’t see where you’re going with this. And if you didn’t spend all your time spurting riddles on the phone, maybe I would see your point a little clearer and get out of your maze of words.

Weisberg could only chuckle at the remark. He loved that about Denver, he always had a funny way with words. Okay, I’ll accept that and I’ll clarify: Adnan has been engaged by al Qaeda to do damage in the US – correct?

Right.

Then he himself does not get anything done but engages the services of a man known as David Penny who leads everyone to believe that Adnan has left the country and is preparing to plant some sort of radiological bomb in the London Tube.

Yeah – I read your report about that, Denver agreed. He even did it twice – I mean first with the Tube and then the Stock Exchange.

"That’s right. And now we’ve got Adnan going to Broadway and attending The Mouse Trap – what does that tell you?"

You tell me!

David Penny was the piece of cheese, you idiot, Weisberg exclaimed. Don’t you see; both diversions in London were only designed to lure us to the wrong trap. While we would have been busy spending our resources in London helping MI5 out of a non-existent mess, the real trap has been set up right here, in the States – on Broadway to be precise – and in the Majestic that will open its doors this Saturday to the great theatre goers and all the folks who would attend the play.

You mean Adnan has locked a radiological bomb in the Majestic – ready to detonate it on Saturday?

That’s precisely what I deduced from Sherlock Holmes’s remark.

Are you sure the fellow is not spinning a yarn to get your attention again?

"Can you afford to ignore a