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Product Description: Rene DuBoise has interrupted her Vodou training and returned home to New York City to bury her mother, a victim in a bizarre police shooting. She quickly discovers that her mothers death was orchestrated by a deranged drug dealing Paleros sorcerer.
However, discovering who is responsible proves far easier than unraveling his ultimate plan. A plot that is laid over the city like a spiders web entangling enemies and allies alike. Including Isabelle Delsanto, whose brother was killed for his interference. And Paul Whythe, cultural anthropologist at NYU, and consultant for the NYPDs Cult Related Task Force.
As the city races headlong towards a violent and bloody civil riot, Rene and her comrades begin to understand the true scope of the spell that has been set in motion. A spell so vast it threatens the lives and souls of the entire city.
Now, they must race the clock to thwart this bizarre scheme before the city explodes.
Interesting story, different artwork ^ I came across this book in my local comic book shop, and thought I would give it a go, as I thought that the artwork was eye catching. The colour palette for this book is very muted, with an emphasis on browns and oranges. Some of the images are quite striking, with what looks like real pictures of buildings in the background, which are integrated into the panels. The artwork by Tim Smith is at times a bit simplistic, with characters looking slightly muddled. Overall though, it is adequate.
While Tinsley's story of voodoo in modern New York might not be the most original story I've ever heard, it is interesting in that it was written as a response to the authors resentment of certain facets of community life from where he lives (New York). At the end of the book, there is a very interesting essay outlining how and where the author got his ideas from.
Overall, I enjoyed this book, and I will read it again.
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