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by Riotbones (Author)
A rakish law student inherits his late mother's practice--and its beastly secrets--in this sumptuous gothic graphic-novel debut from Riotbones, perfect for fans of James Tynion IV and paranormal crime dramas.
In the wake of his attorney mother's sudden death, dutiful law student Jude Aguilar returns to the town of Lazaro to take over her practice--but the only thing stranger than the peculiar cases she left behind are the clients themselves. As the cases unfold, Jude uncovers a tapestry of family secrets and local monsters. Can he save Lazaro, his mother's legacy, and himself before it all goes up in flames?Riotbones is a queer Filipino illustrator and comic artist with a passion for all things haunting, dark, and tender--anything that celebrates the euphoria and devastation of the human condition. Bones holds a master's degree with distinction in critical and cultural theory from the University of Leeds and graduated summa cum laude and as the class valedictorian from the College of Fine Arts in 2022 at the University of the Philippines Diliman.
They worked for Adarna House's comics imprint and Anino Comics and have self-published several short comics: The AO-33 Nebula, Nest, Homecoming, and The Body from the River, which was a part of the 2023 ShortBox Comics Fair. Specializing in narrative work and illustration, they've worked for magazines, video games, books, and TTRPGS, having collaborated with clients such as Dark Horse Comics and DANGEN Entertainment. Outside of illustration, they are also a longtime activist and journalist, participating in solidarity events and writing about the ongoing struggles of marginalized communities in the Philippines.
