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Better Angels

A Kate Warne Adventure

Jeff Jensen George Schall

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English
Archaia Studios Press
02 November 2021
IN 1861, AMERICA'S GREATEST DETECTIVE SAVED THE LIFE OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN.

THIS IS HER STORY.

America is at a crossroads. Secession is spreading. And the nation's newly elected president is the target of a conspiracy to assassinate him and trigger a Civil War.

The safety of Lincoln and his family-and the future of the American experiment-hinges on the success of a new kind of lawman, known by a word still novel in the culture of the time- detective. But there was only one who would prove to be up to the task-an individual whose extraordinary cleverness and resourcefulness would alter the course of history from deep within the shadows of domestic spycraft.

Her name was Kate Warne.

This is the story of America's first female detective, a trailblazing working woman trying to make a living and do some good in a tumultuous, sexist age, and whose mysterious life and tall tale exploits are truly the stuff of legend.

Eisner and Emmy Award-winning writer Jeff Jensen (Green River Killer- A True Detective Story, HBO's Watchmen) and acclaimed artist George Schall (Made in Korea) present the stunning tale of a real-life hero who shaped the course of American history.
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Illustrated by:   George Schall
Imprint:   Archaia Studios Press
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 229mm,  Width: 152mm,  Spine: 10mm
Weight:   367g
ISBN:   9781684157365
ISBN 10:   1684157366
Pages:   216
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 16 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Jeff Jensen was a writer and story editor on HBO's ""Watchmen,"" earning Hugo and Nebula nominations, and a writer and executive producer on the 2015 film ""Tomorrowland."" His 2011 graphic novel ""Green River Killer- A True Detective Story,"" which dramatized the life and career of his father, Detective Tom Jensen, won the Eisner for Best Reality Based Work. He spent 19 years at Entertainment Weekly magazine as senior writer, critic, and verbose recapper of TV shows. He lives in Lakewood, California with his three children and a cat and is currently thinking about proposing to his girlfriend of several years. He'll probably do it.

Reviews for Better Angels: A Kate Warne Adventure

BETTER ANGELS is an incredibly immersive read. It deftly combines wonderful character work with really playful and inventive storytelling to create a rich and relevant world. * Jeff Lemire, Sweet Tooth, Essex County, Mazebook * A joyful look at the - supposedly - minor players who shepherded major American history. Sly, fun, and exciting, just like Kate Warne herself. * Jonathan Case, The New Deal, Dear Creature, the upcoming Little Monarchs * BETTER ANGELS unveils a lost chapter of history - a story steeped in history but crackling with propulsive story, all-too-human characters and lovely art. Jensen and Schall are pros, and BETTER ANGELS is a perfect synthesis of talents. Evocative, entertaining, and hopefully not the last time we'll see Kate Warne. * Alex Segura, award-winning author of Secret Identity, The Black Ghost, and Star Wars Poe Dameron: * An amazing, meaty, historical tale from Jeff Jensen and George Schall! So good! * Matt Kindt, Harvey Award-winning creator *


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