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The Letters of the Devil
NO SECRETS ARE SAFE!
Detective Cedric Dustin is a cop with a future: clever, cocky, and opportunistic. So when he receives an anonymous letter accusing a major financial figure of fraud, he jumps at the opportunity to advance his position. As he investigates, however, he discovers that he's not the only recipient of a letter from the mysterious "L," and he becomes entangled in the chaos that arises when dark truths are brought to light.
Detective Cedric Dustin is a cop with a future: clever, cocky, and opportunistic. So when he receives an anonymous letter accusing a major financial figure of fraud, he jumps at the opportunity to advance his position. As he investigates, however, he discovers that he's not the only recipient of a letter from the mysterious "L," and he becomes entangled in the chaos that arises when dark truths are brought to light.
184 pages, Paperback
Published December 11, 2017
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About the author
Ben Wright-Heuman
6 books19 followersBen Wright-Heuman hails from Richmond, VA. A lifelong writer and doodler, he originally pursued screenwriting before realizing that comics were his true passion and calling.
After receiving a BA in English Literature and Drama from Kenyon College and an MFA in Sequential Art from the Center for Cartoon Studies, he moved to Columbus, OH, where he works as a freelance cartoonist and illustrator. His comics span the genres of mystery, science fiction, horror, humor, and nonfiction.
After receiving a BA in English Literature and Drama from Kenyon College and an MFA in Sequential Art from the Center for Cartoon Studies, he moved to Columbus, OH, where he works as a freelance cartoonist and illustrator. His comics span the genres of mystery, science fiction, horror, humor, and nonfiction.
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September 16, 2019
I won this from Goodreads. Good book kept me entertained.
August 6, 2019
UPDATED REVIEW: Many thanks to the author, Ben, for his efforts to provide a version of the book that I was able to open. I highly recommend reading “The Letters of the Devil.” At times, I found myself pausing and pondering the larger societal and cultural issues touched upon through illustrations and dialogue. Other times, I laughed enough that my husband asked what was funny (I was surreptitiously reading “The Letters of the Devil” while “watching” the news with him). Other reviewers commented on the over use of red. Rather than a distraction to me, red drew attention to important details. When everything else was black, I wondered why an aspect of the page was red.
*I won a copy in a goodreads giveaway* Unfortunately, the book’s format is not compatible with a Kindle Paperwhite, and I wasn’t able to read it. I gave the book 3 stars because I felt middle of the road was best. If it’s an outstanding book, I didn’t want to penalize it by rating it lower than deserved just because I couldn’t access the content on my kindle.
*I won a copy in a goodreads giveaway* Unfortunately, the book’s format is not compatible with a Kindle Paperwhite, and I wasn’t able to read it. I gave the book 3 stars because I felt middle of the road was best. If it’s an outstanding book, I didn’t want to penalize it by rating it lower than deserved just because I couldn’t access the content on my kindle.
September 19, 2024
Just read this one again! I really enjoy this story - I only wish the art was a tad more polished, and I did have a little bit of a hard time reading the tiny cursive. Other than that, the story is really solid, and it's an exciting ride! Definitely worth the read.
December 15, 2022
I remember meeting the author at Otakacon in D.C. He was humble and I loved the minimalist art of the book. I promised to spread the word if I enjoyed it and he did not disappoint.
January 25, 2019
I am going to start with a controversial statement: I am the author, and this review is biased.
It's not uncommon for authors to anonymously review their own work. It's hard for self-published works to get reviews, and people pay attention to these things when making purchasing decisions. I have chosen, however, to lift the veil and openly tell you a little about my book. This is not an outsider giving you their feedback, but rather the creator telling you what to expect.
Mystery is my favorite genre. I read mystery books, watch mystery television, play mystery video games. And yet, when I peruse my favorite medium, comics, I find that there are very few good mystery comics waiting for me. There are some, but more often than not they are gritty crime thrillers with nothing to actually solve. And so, when I embarked on my career as a cartoonist, I decided to change things.
THE LETTERS OF THE DEVIL is my attempt to do just that. In this book, you will find a whodunit that will challenge your ability to interpret clues, make inferences, and find the truth. Who is L? Why are they sending their letters? What chaos awaits when these letters see the light of day?
Read on, dear friends, and find out.
Ben Wright-Heuman - Cartoonist Extraordinaire
It's not uncommon for authors to anonymously review their own work. It's hard for self-published works to get reviews, and people pay attention to these things when making purchasing decisions. I have chosen, however, to lift the veil and openly tell you a little about my book. This is not an outsider giving you their feedback, but rather the creator telling you what to expect.
Mystery is my favorite genre. I read mystery books, watch mystery television, play mystery video games. And yet, when I peruse my favorite medium, comics, I find that there are very few good mystery comics waiting for me. There are some, but more often than not they are gritty crime thrillers with nothing to actually solve. And so, when I embarked on my career as a cartoonist, I decided to change things.
THE LETTERS OF THE DEVIL is my attempt to do just that. In this book, you will find a whodunit that will challenge your ability to interpret clues, make inferences, and find the truth. Who is L? Why are they sending their letters? What chaos awaits when these letters see the light of day?
Read on, dear friends, and find out.
Ben Wright-Heuman - Cartoonist Extraordinaire
August 1, 2019
Goodreads Kindle Copy Win
It’s a mystery in a comic book format. A cop who investigate a mysterious letter that leads him on a journey that can lead to a dangerous road.
Overall the images was a bit too shady and I’m not sure of the reddish tone used at times. It was not easy on the eyes overall.
It’s a mystery in a comic book format. A cop who investigate a mysterious letter that leads him on a journey that can lead to a dangerous road.
Overall the images was a bit too shady and I’m not sure of the reddish tone used at times. It was not easy on the eyes overall.
June 29, 2024
This is a thriller mystery, and it does a fine job of staying true to the genre. Chapter cliffhangers, good beats, slowly unraveling backstory... it has it all without going over the top. I don't think new ground gets broken here, but I'd definitely recommend it. I didn't see the ending coming, which is good, but I guess I expected a little bit more from the reveal.
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