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Dry Foot Vol. 1

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Dry Foot Vol. 1 is set in the perilous yet vibrant Miami of the 1980s. It follows a group of Latinx teenagers who, desperate to break free from the cycle of drugs and violence, devise a daring plan to steal from the city’s most notorious drug gang, Los Marielitos. This coming-of-age crime thriller explores themes of friendship, family, and sacrifice against a backdrop of cultural identity and danger.
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This gripping crime thriller will appeal to readers interested in intense, culturally rich stories with strong character development and a thrilling plot. Ideal for fans of urban crime dramas and coming-of-age tales.

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Against the backdrop of Miami's decadent 1980s, a group of Latinx teens hatch a plan to steal from the biggest drug dealer in the city.

Set in Miami during its most dangerous and decadent decade, the 1980s, this coming-of-age tale follows four teens desperate to escape the drugs and violence of the city. Together, they plot a heist to steal large sums of cash from the most dangerous gang on Calle Ocho, Los Marielitos.

Dry Foot is a fearless story infused with Hispanic culture that deals with friendship, family, and sacrifice.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781952303050

Publisher: Mad Cave Studios

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 February 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Mad Cave Studios

Illustration: 96 Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Orlando Caicedo

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 168.0mm

Height: 257.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 96

About the Author

Jarred was born and raised three miles from Mexico, in the small border town of Del Rio, Texas. He graduated Cum Laude from Angelo State University with two Bachelor of Arts degrees in Philosophy and Political Science. In 2019 he won the Mad Cave Studios Talent Search that led to his debut mini-series Dry Foot. Besides comics, Jarred's interests include existential philosophy, cooking, biking, and the Wu-Tang Clan.

Warnia Sahadewa is a full time comic books colorist, working with Mad Cave Studios, Lion Forge, Titan Comic, Valiant, and Short Fuse Media.

Justin Birch is a Ringo Award-nominated letterer born and raised in the hills of West Virginia. Lettering comics since 2015, he is a member of the lettering studio AndWorld Design and has worked with AWA, Boom!, DC, Dark Horse, IDW, Image, Mad Cave Studios, and numerous indy publishers. Justin still lives in West Virginia, only now it’s with his loving wife, daughters, and their dog, Kirby.

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