The Keeper

Name: The Keeper
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781419751554
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By Tananarive Due and Steven Barnes

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The Keeper is a graphic novel co-authored by Tananarive Due and Steven Barnes. This supernatural thriller follows a family's struggle when mysterious forces threaten them, revealing deep secrets and hidden strengths. Set against the backdrop of eerie occurrences, the narrative delves into themes of protection and sacrifice, exploring how far one might go to safeguard loved ones.
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This graphic novel might appeal to you if you enjoy immersive stories where supernatural elements intertwine with deep family secrets and survival themes. The combination of Tananarive Due and Steven Barnes brings a compelling narrative filled with suspense, emotion, and captivating illustrations that make the reading experience vivid and engaging.

Aisha, a young black girl, has lost her parents to a car crush. She moves in with her grandmother, but the old woman is dying. The grandmother summons a spirit that has protected their family and asks it to watch over Aisha. At first, it seems as though the spirit, the Keeper, is doing what the grandmother asked. But soon it begins stealing life from others, becoming an uncontrollable monster.

A young Black girl finds herself trapped between desperation and her family's dark history in this horror graphic novel

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A young Black girl finds herself trapped between desperation and her family’s dark history in this horror graphic novel.

Aisha has suffered a devastating loss. Her parents were killed in a car crash and now she must move to decrepit and derelict Detroit to live with her ailing grandmother. However, shortly after moving in, Aisha's grandmother's health rapidly deteriorates. With her dying breath, she summons the dark spirit that has protected their family for generations to watch over Aisha.

At first, it seems that this spirit, whom Aisha refers to as the Keeper, is truly doing as her grandmother asked, caring for Aisha and keeping her safe; however, it soon becomes clear that this being can only sustain itself by stealing life from others. As the Keeper begins to prey on the apartment building's other residents, Aisha and her friends must come together to destroy it... or die trying.

Written by masters of horror Tananarive Due and Steven Barnes and illustrated by Marco Finnegan, The Keeper reflects on the horror Black Americans face every day, while still staying true to the genre.

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The Keeper has received acclaim for its imaginative and terrifying exploration of generational trauma within a Black family. Reviewers praised its deep character development, haunting narrative, and the seamless blend of real-life horror with supernatural elements. The graphic novel is noted for its emotional depth, strong illustrations, and engaging story, earning commendations for its compassionate portrayal of complex themes like grief and family secrets.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419751554

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 27 October 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams

Illustration: Full-color illustrations throughout

Contributors:

Illustrated by Marco Finnegan

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 165.0mm

Height: 241.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 176

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Adult Graphic Novels Fiction Graphic Novels Steven Barnes Tananarive Due

About the Author

Tananarive Due (tah-nah-nah-REEVE doo) is an award-winning author who teaches Black horror and Afrofuturism at UCLA. She is an executive producer on Shudder’s groundbreaking documentary Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror. A leading voice in Black speculative fiction for more than 20 years, Due has won an American Book Award, an NAACP Image Award, and a British Fantasy Award, and her writing has been included in multiple best-of-the-year anthologies. Her books include Ghost Summer: Stories, My Soul to Keep, and The Good House. She and her late mother, civil rights activist Patricia Stephens Due, coauthored Freedom in the Family: A Mother-Daughter Memoir of the Fight for Civil Rights. Due is married to author Steven Barnes, with whom she collaborates on screenplays. They live in Los Angeles with their son, Jason, and two cats. Steven Barnes is a New York Times bestselling, NAACP Image Award–winning author of more than 30 novels. Nominated for Nebula and Hugo awards, writer of the Emmy Award–winning “A Stitch In Time” episode of The Outer Limits and winner of the Octavia E. Butler Memorial Award, he is a pioneering Afrofuturist and one of the most honored voices in the field. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, British Fantasy Award–winning novelist Tananarive Due. Barnes has taught or lectured at UCLA, USC, University of Washington (Seattle), Mensa, Pasadena JPL, the Smithsonian Museum, University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill), and many other institutions. His books include Twelve Days (Tor, 2017). Marco Finnegan is a storyboard and comic book artist known for his work with 12-Gauge, Vault, Boom, Image Comics, and Lerner Books. He graduated with a bachelor of arts in art from California State University, Fullerton, and teaches graphic novel and art classes for high school students. He lives in Southern California with his wife and four children.