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Dark Satanic Mills

Marcus Sedgwick author Julian Sedgwick author John Higgins illustrator Marc Olivent illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Walker Books Ltd

Published:7th Nov '13

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Dark Satanic Mills cover

A powerful new story and debut comic book from award-winning and multi-selling author Marcus Sedgwick collaborating with brother Julian Sedgwick and internationally renowned comics artist John Higgins.

Set in a near-future Britain, Dark Satanic Mills tracks a young girl's journey from the flooded landmarks of London to the vast, scorched and abandoned hills of the north. Framed for a murder she did not commit, the innocent and beautiful Christie has no other choice but to run for her life. Both a cautionary tale and a rip-roaring road trip, Dark Satanic Mills is altogether an intelligent, captivating and thrilling ride – The Wizard of Oz for a new generation, told in exhilarating shades of light and dark.

A fabulously dark graphic novel * Bookseller *
This flooded London is powerful and poignant, while the sun-scorched desert where the orbital mirrors have failed produces one of the book’s most memorable segments, in which our heroes are pursued by a bike gang clad in foil and mirrors. -- James Hoare * Book Club *
There’s no disguising it’s a book, but once unwrapped he’ll find it hard to resist the eye-popping illustrations in the graphic novel Dark Satanic Mills. Anapocalyptic page turner set in a futuristic England, it follows a fearless motorcyclist framed for murder. * You Magazine *
Graphic novel enthusiasts will love Dark Satanic Mills…a high octane adventure about a dystopian Britain, and a young man and a glamorous motorcyclist who take on a crazy religious sect. * The Times Culture Magazine *
Two talented writers – who just so happen to be brothers – have joined forces to pen a graphic novel, Dark Satanic Mills. And Bam! It’s a cracker! * Cambridge News *
Sensitive about religion, it will cause any teenager to think more deeply about the world. * Daily Telegraph *
This flooded London is powerful and poignant, while the sun-scorched desert where the orbital mirrors have failed produces one of the book’s most memorable segments, in which our heroes are pursued by a bike gang clad in foil and mirrors. * SciFi Now *
Very clever . . . for all you graphic novel fans, this will definitely appeal to you. * Serendipity Reviews *
grim and dystopian stuff * Town & Country *
As dark and thrilling story beautifully complemented by the illustrations * The School Librarian *

  • Short-listed for Coventry Inspiration Children’s Book Award 2015 (UK)
  • Short-listed for Kate Greenaway Medal (CILIP) 2015 (UK)

ISBN: 9781406329889

Dimensions: 247mm x 176mm x 16mm

Weight: 505g

176 pages