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Trojan
In a world where mankind lives side by side with creatures of legend and myth, humanity turned out to be the real monsters, fearing, hating, and exploiting the race of magical Fey they once revered.
Into this twisted fairy tale world steps Nessa, a young woman harboring dark secrets and an even darker agenda—infiltrating the criminal underworld that stages Fey torture videos for streaming on the darkweb. TROJAN is a fantasy thriller full of wonder and horror in equal measure!
Once upon a time, we lived alongside Legends. Creatures of myth. Centaurs, fauns, gorgons, kelpies, gnomes, and more. They were spectacular. Majestic. Powerful. Peaceful. Pure. In comparison, we were ugly. Weak. Warmongering. Rotten. Is it any wonder we could not live alongside them any longer? After driving these Legends to the fringes of society, an uglier form of mythos takes shape in the form of rumors of live snuff shows for dark web high rollers. When a mysterious young woman, Nessa, enlists the help of a hacker to take a tour of the grisliest corners of the Dark Web, she sets in motion a war between those who peddle to mankind’s darkest fantasies and a world that transcends imagination. TROJAN is a fantasy thriller full of wonder and horror in equal measure.
Into this twisted fairy tale world steps Nessa, a young woman harboring dark secrets and an even darker agenda—infiltrating the criminal underworld that stages Fey torture videos for streaming on the darkweb. TROJAN is a fantasy thriller full of wonder and horror in equal measure!
Once upon a time, we lived alongside Legends. Creatures of myth. Centaurs, fauns, gorgons, kelpies, gnomes, and more. They were spectacular. Majestic. Powerful. Peaceful. Pure. In comparison, we were ugly. Weak. Warmongering. Rotten. Is it any wonder we could not live alongside them any longer? After driving these Legends to the fringes of society, an uglier form of mythos takes shape in the form of rumors of live snuff shows for dark web high rollers. When a mysterious young woman, Nessa, enlists the help of a hacker to take a tour of the grisliest corners of the Dark Web, she sets in motion a war between those who peddle to mankind’s darkest fantasies and a world that transcends imagination. TROJAN is a fantasy thriller full of wonder and horror in equal measure.
100 pages, Paperback
Published July 18, 2023
About the author
Daniel Kraus
64 books2,169 followers“Kraus brings the rigor of a scientist and the sensibility of a poet.” – The New York Times
DANIEL KRAUS is a New York Times bestselling writer of novels, TV, and film. His novel Angel Down was the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction winner, a New York Times Top 10 Book of 2025 ,and a national bestseller. His novel Whalefall received a front-cover review in the New York Times Book Review, won the Alex Award, was an L.A. Times Book Prize Finalist, and was a Best Book of 2023 from NPR, the New York Times, Amazon, Chicago Tribune, and more.
With Guillermo del Toro, he co-authored The Shape of Water, based on the same idea the two created for the Oscar-winning film. Also with del Toro, Kraus co-authored Trollhunters, which was adapted into the Emmy-winning Netflix series. He cowrote The Living Dead and Pay the Piper with legendary filmmaker George A. Romero. Kraus’s The Death and Life of Zebulon Finch was named one of Entertainment Weekly‘s Top 10 Books of the Year. Kraus has won the Bram Stoker Award, Scribe Award, two Odyssey Awards (for both Rotters and Scowler), and has appeared multiple times as Library Guild selections, and more.
Kraus’s work has been translated into over 25 languages. He lives with his partner in Chicago. Visit him at danielkraus.com.
DANIEL KRAUS is a New York Times bestselling writer of novels, TV, and film. His novel Angel Down was the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction winner, a New York Times Top 10 Book of 2025 ,and a national bestseller. His novel Whalefall received a front-cover review in the New York Times Book Review, won the Alex Award, was an L.A. Times Book Prize Finalist, and was a Best Book of 2023 from NPR, the New York Times, Amazon, Chicago Tribune, and more.
With Guillermo del Toro, he co-authored The Shape of Water, based on the same idea the two created for the Oscar-winning film. Also with del Toro, Kraus co-authored Trollhunters, which was adapted into the Emmy-winning Netflix series. He cowrote The Living Dead and Pay the Piper with legendary filmmaker George A. Romero. Kraus’s The Death and Life of Zebulon Finch was named one of Entertainment Weekly‘s Top 10 Books of the Year. Kraus has won the Bram Stoker Award, Scribe Award, two Odyssey Awards (for both Rotters and Scowler), and has appeared multiple times as Library Guild selections, and more.
Kraus’s work has been translated into over 25 languages. He lives with his partner in Chicago. Visit him at danielkraus.com.
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May 10, 2024
Good Illustrations, interesting story, stand alone which was nice
February 3, 2024
Just finished reading this gorgeous book. It exceeded all my expectations. Simply gorgeous and beautiful book. A near perfect story - a dark revenge thriller in a dystopian world - mixed with fantasy, horror, and dark web.
June 25, 2025
So what do you do when you're part of a minority who wants to be accepted by regular society? You offer make a snuff film, but kill everyone who creates the damn things. All in plain view of everybody tuned in to the online stream and then everybody else who sees the films. Duh! So violence is the answer. Ok, got it!
Nessa is a young woman who enters the darkest part of town in search for something very specific. She gets accosted by Dirk who protects her from the seedy aspects in the area. She knows he is a hacker familiar with the dark web. Right when he dismisses her for her interest in snuff films, she reveals her real intentions: she wants to offer herself as a victim to Kaapo who creates the most popular and well-paid snuff films out there. She needs the money for her ailing mother. She reveals herself to be a faerie, the rarest Fae in existence, which would increase her earnings from the film that much more.
Nessa is a young woman who enters the darkest part of town in search for something very specific. She gets accosted by Dirk who protects her from the seedy aspects in the area. She knows he is a hacker familiar with the dark web. Right when he dismisses her for her interest in snuff films, she reveals her real intentions: she wants to offer herself as a victim to Kaapo who creates the most popular and well-paid snuff films out there. She needs the money for her ailing mother. She reveals herself to be a faerie, the rarest Fae in existence, which would increase her earnings from the film that much more.
October 12, 2023
The first few issues were really good, mixing the dark side of the Internet with magic beings (fey). But the story didn't really seem to have a point and the last couple of issues weren't as good--the story kind of rushed the ending and not everything was very clear. The art was pretty good throughout, though not always easy to recognize which character was which (especially at the end). I'm generally a fan of pretty much anything Daniel Kraus writes, but this wasn't one of his better efforts.
December 22, 2024
A grimly portrayed account of creature of legend existing in the present day as a hiding and persecuted minority. It's prettily drawn, and I appreciated the mythological references, although the characterisation felt thin. I think many fans of dark fantasy would enjoy the book, however.
April 6, 2026
My favorite of the AWA titles that I have read so far. The idea of legendary creatures being targets and used in snuff films and then fighting back was unique. The pacing was fast but this one didnt fill as jarring as the other titles at times. It stuck to its main premise more tightly.
July 21, 2024
I enjoy how devoid of humor these AWA titles are. Trojan, like all AWA titles, is well written, well drawn, and well executed.
January 19, 2026
Wow. I was not expecting a dark and twisted story when I picked up this series. This story is set in a futuristic world where mythical creatures are outcasts. The main character Nessa sets out to get into the dark web, but why? What’s her motive?
This is going to be a psychological thriller that makes you question the writer. I think we are in for quite the rollercoaster with this one. The artwork is incredible! The first panel hooked me and the beautiful colors that are displayed briefly are going to be a joy to see in the rest of the series.
This is going to be a psychological thriller that makes you question the writer. I think we are in for quite the rollercoaster with this one. The artwork is incredible! The first panel hooked me and the beautiful colors that are displayed briefly are going to be a joy to see in the rest of the series.
October 6, 2023
For the Galactic Comics and Collectibles Book Club we read Trojan from New York Times bestselling author Daniel Kraus and artist Laci published by AWA Studios.
Once upon a time, we lived alongside Legends. Creatures of myth. Centaurs, fauns, gorgons, kelpies, gnomes, and more. They were spectacular. Majestic. Powerful. Peaceful. Pure. In comparison, we were ugly. Weak. Warmongering. Rotten. Is it any wonder we could not live alongside them any longer?
After driving these Legends to the fringes of society, an uglier form of mythos takes shape in the form of rumors of live snuff shows for dark web high rollers. When a mysterious young woman, Nessa, enlists the help of a hacker to take a tour of the grisliest corners of the Dark Web, she sets in motion a war between those who peddle to mankind’s darkest fantasies and a world that transcends imagination.
Daniel has an outstanding ability to author a great horror novel, his foray into comics was kicked-off with The Autumnal, an outstanding eight-issue miniseries from Vault Comics, and continued with Trojan.
The overall consensus from the Galactic Comic Book Club was that Trojan is a great concept and wonderfully illustrated. The group was glad to have read the trade paperback, but wish the four-issue miniseries was longer and more flushed out.
The artwork was key in this series, Laci killed the illustrations and really gave us something to experience. While another issue or two really would've made the series much better, the book was worth the read and recommended to anyone who is interested in fantasy horror comics.
Once upon a time, we lived alongside Legends. Creatures of myth. Centaurs, fauns, gorgons, kelpies, gnomes, and more. They were spectacular. Majestic. Powerful. Peaceful. Pure. In comparison, we were ugly. Weak. Warmongering. Rotten. Is it any wonder we could not live alongside them any longer?
After driving these Legends to the fringes of society, an uglier form of mythos takes shape in the form of rumors of live snuff shows for dark web high rollers. When a mysterious young woman, Nessa, enlists the help of a hacker to take a tour of the grisliest corners of the Dark Web, she sets in motion a war between those who peddle to mankind’s darkest fantasies and a world that transcends imagination.
Daniel has an outstanding ability to author a great horror novel, his foray into comics was kicked-off with The Autumnal, an outstanding eight-issue miniseries from Vault Comics, and continued with Trojan.
The overall consensus from the Galactic Comic Book Club was that Trojan is a great concept and wonderfully illustrated. The group was glad to have read the trade paperback, but wish the four-issue miniseries was longer and more flushed out.
The artwork was key in this series, Laci killed the illustrations and really gave us something to experience. While another issue or two really would've made the series much better, the book was worth the read and recommended to anyone who is interested in fantasy horror comics.
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