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Saltwater Witch Graphic Novel #1
Saltwater Witch
The comic edition of the first book in Chris Howard's exciting Seaborn Trilogy.
An army of the drowned dead, family betrayal, an exiled witch who doesn't know she has power--or that enemies are lurking all around her, spying on her. Follow Kassandra as she discovers who and what she is in this moving underwater fantasy.
Kassandra comes from the sea, but she has no memory of saltwater, seagulls, or an incoming tide. She's never seen an ocean, never heard the thunder of surf. She's an exile, betrayed by her own family, sent as far from the sea as they could arrange--somewhere in the middle of Nebraska.
An army of the drowned dead, family betrayal, an exiled witch who doesn't know she has power--or that enemies are lurking all around her, spying on her. Follow Kassandra as she discovers who and what she is in this moving underwater fantasy.
Kassandra comes from the sea, but she has no memory of saltwater, seagulls, or an incoming tide. She's never seen an ocean, never heard the thunder of surf. She's an exile, betrayed by her own family, sent as far from the sea as they could arrange--somewhere in the middle of Nebraska.
31 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 11, 2011
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About the author
Chris Howard
83 books129 followersChris Howard is just a creative human with a pen and a paint brush, author of Seaborn (Juno Books, 2008), Salvage (Prime Books, 2013), Saltwater Witch (Lykeion, 2005), and a shelf-full of other books. My short stories and essays have appeared in various magazines and anthologies, including “Lost Dogs and Fireplace Archeology” in Fantasy Magazine and “How to Build Worlds Without Becoming the Minister for Tourism” in Now Write! Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror (Penguin, 2014). My story “The Mermaid Game” appeared in the Paula Guran edited anthology Mermaids and Other Mysteries of the Deep (Prime, 2015), and “Hammers and Snails” was the Robert A. Heinlein Centennial Short Fiction Contest winner. I wrote and illustrated the comics Saltwater Witch and Salvage. My art has appeared on dozens of book covers, art cards, interior illustrations for publishers, authors, and Kickstarter projects. You can also find my art in Shimmer, BuzzyMag, various tabletop RPGs, and on the pages of books, blogs, and other interesting places.
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August 14, 2016
Chris Howard wrote and illustrated this graphic novel version of his Saltwater Witch of YA paranormal speculative fiction.
This short work, first published in 2011, features mesmerizing graphic art and a cool idea. Kassandra was born near the sea but was then transplanted to Nebraska, as far from saltwater as she can be. A harsh home life leads to a discovery of freshwater witches, creepy underwater women who grab her legs and try to pull her down. This is a teaser for her watery powers to come.
This was the first chapter and a good introduction to what looks like an enticing paranormal series.
This short work, first published in 2011, features mesmerizing graphic art and a cool idea. Kassandra was born near the sea but was then transplanted to Nebraska, as far from saltwater as she can be. A harsh home life leads to a discovery of freshwater witches, creepy underwater women who grab her legs and try to pull her down. This is a teaser for her watery powers to come.
This was the first chapter and a good introduction to what looks like an enticing paranormal series.
September 24, 2014
I'm not going to lie, I thought the artwork was fantastic and I thought this was a very good opening to a series. However, there was nothing really about the ploy that stood out for me. It's an interesting concept, it just doesn't particularly excite me that much. But that's just my opinion, and it is a good graphic novel in total.
December 10, 2012
The Saltwater Witch had an interesting story. As far as the graphics, they were fun to read but sometimes I was confused as to the order to read the pictures. This may cause confusion for a younger person who may be interested in the book.
July 16, 2014
2.5 stars
The artwork was great and the story hooked me enough to keep reading, but nothing more than that. There was definitely something missing here.
The artwork was great and the story hooked me enough to keep reading, but nothing more than that. There was definitely something missing here.
November 20, 2016
Great read!
Very good story and nice graphics. I recommend this series to anyone who loves good fantasy.
I look forward to the next installment with excitement.
Very good story and nice graphics. I recommend this series to anyone who loves good fantasy.
I look forward to the next installment with excitement.
March 16, 2017
I like the introduction we get here- the main character is interesting and her story seems to have some mythological elements that I hope will be built up more in further installments.
June 28, 2018
Cool
It was interesting. I was sad it was over and had to move onto the next. Pretty good comic though.
It was interesting. I was sad it was over and had to move onto the next. Pretty good comic though.
December 6, 2020
Pretty good looking art
The animals and such from the beginning are gorgeous. The people are animated a bit strange though. An Intriguing premise.
The animals and such from the beginning are gorgeous. The people are animated a bit strange though. An Intriguing premise.
July 31, 2023
I enjoyed the art
The story is good but I really like the art at the beginning of the book. Hopefully the next ones are just as good.
The story is good but I really like the art at the beginning of the book. Hopefully the next ones are just as good.
October 8, 2016
Interesting
The illustrations were nice. The story seemed a bit choppy and a bit out of order. Plus it was too short.
The illustrations were nice. The story seemed a bit choppy and a bit out of order. Plus it was too short.
November 28, 2014
La historia me parece algo repetida, cliché, pero tiene algo que atrapa desde el primer momento, que te engancha de inmediato y hace que no dejes de leer hasta el final.
Hay algunas cosas que no terminan de cuadrarme, que no tienen casi sentido, pero supongo que irán teniéndolo mientras avance la historia.
Los dibujos no son mi estilo, pero son hermosos, el color, el diseño, todo está muy bien plasmado, y la trama promete BASTANTE.
I thinkg the story's is a litle repeated, cliché, but it has something that grabs you from the first moment, that immediately grabs you and makes don't stop reading 'til the end.
There are some things that don't convince me, almost no made sense, but I guess having it go as the story unfolds.
The drawings are not my style, but are beautiful, color, design, everything's very well captured, and the plot promises SO MUCH.
Hay algunas cosas que no terminan de cuadrarme, que no tienen casi sentido, pero supongo que irán teniéndolo mientras avance la historia.
Los dibujos no son mi estilo, pero son hermosos, el color, el diseño, todo está muy bien plasmado, y la trama promete BASTANTE.
I thinkg the story's is a litle repeated, cliché, but it has something that grabs you from the first moment, that immediately grabs you and makes don't stop reading 'til the end.
There are some things that don't convince me, almost no made sense, but I guess having it go as the story unfolds.
The drawings are not my style, but are beautiful, color, design, everything's very well captured, and the plot promises SO MUCH.
November 15, 2015
En mi intento por mejorar un poco (más bien bastante) mi inglés, es que continuo leyendo varios libros en ese idioma, esta vez es el turno de una novela gráfica Saltwater witch o como sería en español algo así como la bruja de agua salada. El libro cuenta la historia de Kassandra una joven adolescente que comienza relatando su vida por medio de un diario, ella no recuerda nada de su pasada excepto el frío.
De fácil lectura, quizás porque no hay tantos diálogos, sino más bien un poco de narración acompañada por hermosas ilustraciones, es que la historia se hace amena y entretenida.
Para más info darse una vuelta por mi blog Pensamientos Libres
De fácil lectura, quizás porque no hay tantos diálogos, sino más bien un poco de narración acompañada por hermosas ilustraciones, es que la historia se hace amena y entretenida.
Para más info darse una vuelta por mi blog Pensamientos Libres
December 8, 2015
This graphic novel is about a girl. She is constantly under attack by others who are tying to kill her and make her suffer. She has a tragic past and strange powers.
I loved the art, it was beautiful and reminded me of the ocean. The premise of the story is very interesting and I would like to read the actual series. It's definitely an interesting concept and is carried out well.
I loved the art, it was beautiful and reminded me of the ocean. The premise of the story is very interesting and I would like to read the actual series. It's definitely an interesting concept and is carried out well.
August 19, 2015
The artwork is absolutely beautiful, but the story didn't reveal much. The first comic was mostly just pretty seascapes with a few words per page. The following comics may be different, but this one left much to be desired.
April 17, 2015
I loved the artwork in this graphic novel. It definitely has it's own style going on. The idea of this story is a pretty neat one, however, the dialogue was boring and so were the characters. I didn't really find myself relating to the main character, or her tormentors.
November 22, 2014
Promising
I found the water color graphics original and well done. The plot seems promising but keeps me thinking I have read it somewhere else before. It is a great start and I hope to read the rest in the series.
I found the water color graphics original and well done. The plot seems promising but keeps me thinking I have read it somewhere else before. It is a great start and I hope to read the rest in the series.
April 9, 2016
it was a fast read, but i really don't think i'll pick the others up, to be honest i only picked it up for my cramathon challenge which is read a graphic novel. I really enjoyed the art but that was it, the story wasn't so interesting.... reason why i'm not picking up the others.
November 16, 2016
:/
The art fluctuates between good and ehhh. The story seems like it could be interesting, but the comic panels seem to occasionally be out of order/hard to follow. Over all, I don't think this comic is for me.
The art fluctuates between good and ehhh. The story seems like it could be interesting, but the comic panels seem to occasionally be out of order/hard to follow. Over all, I don't think this comic is for me.
January 15, 2014
Beautiful illustrations.
April 15, 2014
Beautiful artwork! Can't wait to see what happens next.
May 1, 2014
It's nice.
It's beautifully illustrated and it provides a short introduction to the story. I think I'll pick up the first book in the trilogy next.
It's beautifully illustrated and it provides a short introduction to the story. I think I'll pick up the first book in the trilogy next.
January 19, 2016
Good start to a story; it could be interesting. The art work is definitely the best part.
July 3, 2014
beautiful artwork but not much action yet though
September 25, 2014
Wow this was great. The graphics are unbelievable and i could just sit here for hours with this comic. Wonderful. Splendid.
December 14, 2014
Incredible artwork! Love the story, excited to keep reading the series :)
December 12, 2014
Beautiful
Reading this is like going to an art gallery and enjoying fine art. I really enjoyed it a lot. Great read.
Reading this is like going to an art gallery and enjoying fine art. I really enjoyed it a lot. Great read.
January 4, 2015
Art was a bit sloppy but over all I gave it four out of five because of the amazing story plot!
August 8, 2016
I liked it
It kept me in suspense until the end. I plan to read more. I have never read comics books or books
It kept me in suspense until the end. I plan to read more. I have never read comics books or books
March 28, 2015
Not bad.
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