{"title":"Alex Vede","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlex Vede\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts graphic novels that blend immersive storytelling with striking, evocative artwork. Readers can expect richly layered narratives where every panel invites closer examination, delivering emotional depth alongside captivating visual style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith titles like \u003cem\u003eRiptide\u003c\/em\u003e, Vede explores themes of identity, conflict and transformation, making these graphic novels both thought-provoking and visually compelling. Ideal for those who appreciate artistry and story in equal measure.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"riptide-by-alex-vede-9781506744063","title":"Riptide","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRiptide\u003c\/em\u003e unfolds beneath the waves, where ancient grudges and modern conflicts collide. An ancient grudge ignites a new cold war between mankind and a forgotten nemesis. After a shocking discovery, a marine biologist must choose between loyalty to humanity and a chance for peace with the mysterious Ceto, the last inhabitants of the lost city of Atlantis. Will he risk everything to save both species?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSet during the tension of the Cold War, the story follows Max, a marine biologist drawn into the secretive NARWAL organization. His mission is to decode mysterious whale communications that point to the legendary Ceto—an advanced underwater civilization believed to be a myth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the ocean stirs with unrest, Max becomes entwined with Sloan, the fierce daughter of a fallen captain, and her mother, Marianne, whose thirst for vengeance drives them all toward disaster. As they uncover the Ceto's desperate bid for survival and revenge against humanity, Max and Sloan must navigate a treacherous landscape of secrets, betrayal, and moral dilemmas. With the threat of nuclear weapons looming, the stakes have never been higher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive in and discover a world where the ocean's depths hold the key to a new beginning—or the end of everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47427551494380,"sku":"9781506744063","price":60.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781506744063.jpg?v=1774767440"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/alex-vede.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}