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Behind a series of locks lives Michael Letto, a brilliant but paranoid neuroscientist. Since his first and only love died, he's become consumed with unlocking the mystery of sleep. Based on the principles of yoga, Michael invents a chair that enables one to attain a full nights sleep in a matter of minutes. His theories bring him to the attention of the military and a religious order that wants to use his research to attain enlightenment and a dangerous cat and mouse begins as Michael's world deteriorates.
The only "new" copies of the book are sold by Spoke Lane Entertainment (and all copies are signed).
The only "new" copies of the book are sold by Spoke Lane Entertainment (and all copies are signed).
- GenresGraphic Novels
176 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 1, 2013
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November 3, 2013
I was one of the lucky ones to bag a copy off the Kickstarter project.... And the book didnt disappoint!
The story is depicted thoughout in black and white - which probably reflects the tone of the story as well, simple and elegant. The story is well drafted with relatable characters and there are panels where the character says not a word but you grasp the gist as he goes about doing what he does best - being constantly on the run. A thriller and a romantic one at that too.
I could go on and on but would do no justice to what this book contains. Excellent work from Ryan Colucci. Keep it up!
If you are looking for a thriller, dont pass this book by.
The story is depicted thoughout in black and white - which probably reflects the tone of the story as well, simple and elegant. The story is well drafted with relatable characters and there are panels where the character says not a word but you grasp the gist as he goes about doing what he does best - being constantly on the run. A thriller and a romantic one at that too.
I could go on and on but would do no justice to what this book contains. Excellent work from Ryan Colucci. Keep it up!
If you are looking for a thriller, dont pass this book by.
March 6, 2017
A heartbroken scientist seeks to conquer the realm of sleep and bring himself closer to his lost love. Along the way he must keep his device out of the hands government agents and religious fanatics.
The basic plot is interesting but somewhat thin. It's intershot with pseudo-intellectual musings and even explicitly scrawled passages from various religious traditions that show up in the scenery; unfortunately it comes off as rather "sophomore year philosophy class" for my tastes.
The art has great beauty to it; the page compositions and the jagged sketchiness of the lines put the ideas of "complete" and "incomplete" into an interesting tension. There is an eerie, dreamy quality to everything that suits the subject matter admirably. But sometimes that incompleteness extends to having not fully effaced the penciler's guidelines and preliminary forms from the page, which casts an amateurish pall over things. Characters' faces also prove most infelicitous for the artist, who has a lot of undeniable talent but seems to need a little more growth.
Not the worst read in the world, yet not the most accomplished work either. I would keep an eye on these creators and check out their next works to see how they've advanced.
The basic plot is interesting but somewhat thin. It's intershot with pseudo-intellectual musings and even explicitly scrawled passages from various religious traditions that show up in the scenery; unfortunately it comes off as rather "sophomore year philosophy class" for my tastes.
The art has great beauty to it; the page compositions and the jagged sketchiness of the lines put the ideas of "complete" and "incomplete" into an interesting tension. There is an eerie, dreamy quality to everything that suits the subject matter admirably. But sometimes that incompleteness extends to having not fully effaced the penciler's guidelines and preliminary forms from the page, which casts an amateurish pall over things. Characters' faces also prove most infelicitous for the artist, who has a lot of undeniable talent but seems to need a little more growth.
Not the worst read in the world, yet not the most accomplished work either. I would keep an eye on these creators and check out their next works to see how they've advanced.
December 14, 2013
This is an epic book! got mine on kickstarter. everybody should read this book I'm glad I did
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