Graveyard Wars Vol 1
The battle between the living and the dead begins
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Ablaze, LLC
Published:15th Dec '20
Should be back in stock very soon
In Graveyard Wars Vol 1, Ethan and Carter Noble uncover dark family secrets while navigating a world where near-death experiences grant extraordinary abilities.
In Graveyard Wars Vol 1, a unique ability known as Soul-Skill emerges among those who have experienced near-death situations. This skill allows individuals to tap into the abilities of the deceased, transforming them into fighters, hackers, pilots, or any role imaginable. However, not everyone who brushes with death retains this extraordinary talent. Those who do have divided into two opposing factions: the Caretakers, who aim to protect the living using the skills of the dead, and the Dark Hearts, whose intentions remain shrouded in mystery.
Ethan Noble has always felt out of place, grappling with his unstable nature and the fleeting mastery of various skills that vanish without warning. His twin sister, Carter, has dedicated her life to supporting him, but understanding his struggles proves to be an insurmountable challenge. Their father, Sebastian, offers no solace, leaving Carter to navigate the complexities of their family dynamics alone. The twins' bond is tested as they face the reality of their situation and the secrets that have long been buried within their family.
As Ethan and Carter delve deeper into the circumstances surrounding their mother’s death, they uncover a tangled web of lies that leads them straight to their father. In a world where the past can no longer remain hidden, the siblings must rely on each other more than ever. Graveyard Wars Vol 1 presents a gripping narrative about family, loyalty, and the haunting truths that bind them together.
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL -- Gr 9 Up-Lieberman (Cowboy Ninja Viking; Batman: Gotham Knights) and Kwan (NEO: Blossoms) build a complex fantasy world existing within our own. Two white college-aged twins, Carter and Ethan, discover their magical legacy; near-death experiences give them the ability to tap into and use the “soul skills” of dead people. The twins find themselves caught between two battling groups of magic users, Caretakers and Dark Hearts, with different opinions of how this magical power should be used. Carter and Ethan must learn to master their skills and choose a side in a magical war amid betrayals in their own family. Even more so than with Mark Millar's The Magic Order, readers are rarely given direct answers and often must deduce explanations for the magic system. Some mechanics of the plot, such as “safe soil,” are never fully explained, which may frustrate some readers. The cold blue and black palette is broken only by the occasional yellow sound effect or ghost, but every character is instantly recognizable (not an easy feat without full color). Because the magical powers are triggered by a near-death experience, there are several scenes of someone deliberately attempting to hurt themselves by hanging themselves and or being shot, making the book appropriate for older readers only. VERDICT Mature readers who do not mind being kept in the dark will find this a fun action story.
ISBN: 9781950912148
Dimensions: 254mm x 178mm x 25mm
Weight: 499g
232 pages