<p>"A resonant graphic novel about the price of growing up—or avoiding it." — <i>FOREWORD</i></p><p>"McDonald's tale blends elements of realism and fantasy into a distinctly modern take on the supernatural." — <i>NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO</i></p><p>"Strongly recommended for fans of dark fantasy and YA graphic novels." — <i>CEMETERY DANCE</i><i><br /></i></p>
"A resonant graphic novel about the price of growing up—or avoiding it." — FOREWORD
"McDonald's tale blends elements of realism and fantasy into a distinctly modern take on the supernatural." — NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO
"Strongly recommended for fans of dark fantasy and YA graphic novels." — CEMETERY DANCE
Andrea and Darra have just started high school in their dead-end Massachusetts hometown with no clear idea of life after graduation. But a chance encounter with a spirit named Carmen promises to make sure their future is bright. However, a strange boy named Liam warns the magic comes at a price. Now the future they want is in reach, but are they willing to sacrifice their friendship?
"Haunting, beautiful, and complex." — KIRKUS (Suncatcher)
"An engaging tale." — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (Suncatcher)
“This series doesn’t have a clunker in it.” — COMICS WORTH READING (Cautionary Fables and Fairytales)
“Kel McDonald may be the youngest veteran creator in the business.” — SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
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- Focused press outreach to high-traffic comics and genre news outlets
- Wide social media following currently reaching over 90,000 devoted readers
- Posters, shelf-talkers, and other POP materials included in retailer mailings and available for download by request
- Featured at comic book conventions, livestreamed virtual events, and trade shows throughout the year including C2E2, Book Show, and SPX
- Paid digital ad support during publication month reaching target reading audience on multiple channels
- Frequent eNewsletter promotions reaching an engaged audience of up to 40,000 fans
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Kel McDonald has been working in comics for over a decade—most of that time has been spent on their webcomic Sorcery 101. More recently, they have organized the Cautionary Fables and Fairytales anthology series while contributing to other anthologies like Dark Horse Presents, Smut Peddler, and Sleep of Reason. They’ve also worked on Buffy: The High School Years and recently finished a creator-owned series, Misfits of Avalon, and the Eisner-nominated Stone King. Kel is currently working on the self-published series, The City Between. Their work can be found at kelmcdonald.com.
Jose Pimienta was raised in Mexicali, Baja California, and now resides in Los Angeles where they work on comics and storyboards for animation and film. They’re the author of the graphic novel Suncatcher from Penguin Random House.