{"title":"Aksel Studsgarth","description":"\u003cp\u003eAksel Studsgarth’s graphic novels invite readers into richly imagined worlds where striking visuals intertwine with compelling narratives. His work, including titles like \u003cem\u003eAlva in the Dark\u003c\/em\u003e, explores themes of mystery, introspection, and the interplay between light and shadow, creating immersive stories that linger long after the final page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of graphic literature will appreciate Studsgarth’s distinctive style that balances atmospheric artwork with poignant storytelling. Each book offers a unique journey, blending emotional depth with visual creativity for a reading experience that is both thought-provoking and evocative.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"alva-in-the-dark-by-daniel-hansen-9781806183708","title":"Alva in the Dark","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlva makes her living on the margins, running break-ins with her small-time crew and keeping her head down. But when a late-night burglary uncovers an ancient witch imprisoned behind a steel door, her life spirals into a supernatural thriller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eForced to flee across the frozen north with her friend Mini, Alva becomes the target of the Craftsmen, a secretive order obsessed with hunting the magical Aldinn tribes. As their world closes in, Alva discovers she isn’t just another thief: she carries the blood of the Fell, a near-extinct people with abilities the Craftsmen will do anything to control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo survive, Alva must decide who she can trust, uncover the truth about her mysterious origins, and navigate a violent, shifting landscape where humans and monsters are not so easily told apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis fresh take on witchcraft is the first graphic novel of the planned Scandi-noir horror trilogy from creators Aksel Studsgarth and Daniel Hansen. Fans of European comics, supernatural thrillers, and richly imagined mythologies will be enchanted by this contemporary dark fantasy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67633385242860,"sku":"9781806183708","price":41.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781806183708-alva-in-the-dark-1.jpg?v=1791162099"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/aksel-studsgarth.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}