Beck and Caul Investigations #4
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Author Description
There is a place where evil resides. It is the place where mankind’s nightmares live…and breed. It is the Underside. From this realm of shadow was born Jonas Beck of the Werewolf Pack. Five centuries ago he forsook his dark nature and has since roamed our world protecting the prey of the Underside...us. From New Orleans comes a young woman of unique strength and spirit. Mercedes “Caul” Guillane was gifted with psychic abilities and from childhood has sought to help those in need. When their paths meld, the two embark on an adventure of witches and warlocks, goblins and ghosts, vampires and viperen, plus all the creatures from the darkest realms. From the blackness of the human heart to the ancient creatures that roam the Underside and beyond, Beck and Caul stand against evil in all its guises. THIS ISSUE: The murder of three Undersiders and the theft of two arcane talismans sweep Beck and Caul into the malevolent schemes of McCabre, master of shadows. Connected to evil from the womb, the mad warlock plots to bring an end to all realities. Beck and Caul join forces with the Council of Underkind as the darkness spreads in "The Uncreation Covenant, Part One: Shadowplay". A Caliber Comics release.
Menrva's Summary
THE PULSE
A centuries-old protector of humanity and a gifted psychic must confront a malevolent warlock intent on unraveling all realities. Jonas Beck, a werewolf who has renounced his dark heritage, and Mercedes “Caul” Guillane, a woman with psychic abilities, find their paths converging. They are drawn into a conflict involving witches, warlocks, goblins, ghosts, and creatures from the darkest realms, all while battling the evil that lurks within the human heart and the shadowy dimension known as the Underside. Their current mission involves investigating the murder of three Undersiders and the theft of two arcane talismans, which leads them to the master of shadows, McCabre.
INSIDE THE PAGES
- The protagonist Jonas Beck is a werewolf who has protected humanity for five centuries.
- Mercedes “Caul” Guillane is a psychic with a history of helping those in need.
- The story involves a wide array of supernatural creatures including witches, warlocks, goblins, ghosts, vampires, and viperen.
- The primary antagonist is McCabre, a warlock who seeks to destroy all realities.
- The plot is set in motion by the murder of three Undersiders and the theft of two arcane talismans.
- Beck and Caul ally with the Council of Underkind to combat the spreading darkness.
- This installment is titled "The Uncreation Covenant, Part One: Shadowplay".
- The narrative explores themes of good versus evil, both in supernatural realms and within the human heart.
THE COLLECTIVE ECHO
The premise sets up a classic urban fantasy conflict with a seasoned protector and a new psychic ally facing a world-ending threat. The inclusion of numerous supernatural entities suggests a rich, albeit potentially crowded, bestiary. The narrative framework appears to be a direct continuation of an ongoing series, focusing on the immediate crisis of "Shadowplay" as the first part of a larger arc. The description points to a fast-paced adventure with high stakes, likely appealing to readers who enjoy intricate mythologies and supernatural battles.
Page Count:
36
Publication Date:
2021-04-30
Publisher:
Caliber Comics
ISBN-10:
1635290198
ISBN-13:
9781635290196
Horror
Fantasy
Thriller
Urban Fantasy
Action & Adventure
Supernatural Thriller
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