The Locksmith issue 1: Sometimes Dead Just Isn't Dead Enough

The Locksmith

by Terrance Grace, Silvio dB (Illustrator)

NOIR meets SCI-FI in the 1st of a 5 issue A cop becomes guardian of a gateway to the beginning and end of the universe. There is a room inside an old tenement building in the Bronx. Inside the room is a doorway that leads to another dimension where past, present and future exist simultaneously. This gateway must remain protected -- by the Locksmith. The Santiago, the Locksmith, has died. The power is unleashed. What was once dead, seeks life. And that is just the beginning... And possibly end of the world -- And the universe. While investigating the sudden and inexplicable murder of his own brother, Detective Mick Fagan uncovers a strange series of events, all leading back to the Bronx apartment. He soon becomes convinced that he too is somehow part of this mystery, and joins forces with Santiago's family in trying to contain what lurks beyond the doorway. Series

Genres: Science Fiction

46 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2014

About the author

Terrance Grace explores emotionally-charged subjects that cross cultural boundaries. His central focus within the narrative thread is the psychology of character, and its expression through the sensual texture of light and sound. He has had six, feature-length dramatic scripts optioned and is currently working on graphic novel adaptations of The Locksmith and Spanish Moss.

Reviews

[Sarah Sammis · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a 3.5 🌟 read rounded ⬆️ to 4 🌟.

I really enjoyed the start of this story in the comic, but the artwork wasn't really my style.

[Vicki Mullen]

Challenge: A graphic novel