The Keeper

In this horror graphic novel, Aisha moves to Detroit to live with her grandmother, but her grandmother's summoning of a dark spirit to protect Aisha puts her life in danger. Aisha and her friends must destroy the spirit or die trying. The novel explores the horror Black Americans face daily while staying true to the genre.

Format: Hardback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 27 October 2022
Publisher: Abrams

A young Black girl named Aisha finds herself caught in a harrowing predicament, torn between the desperation of her circumstances and the dark history of her family. Tragedy strikes when Aisha's parents are killed in a car accident, leaving her to reside with her ailing grandmother in the desolate and decaying city of Detroit. However, as if fate were conspiring against her, Aisha's grandmother's health rapidly deteriorates, and with her last breath, she summons a malevolent spirit that has been guarding their family for generations. This spirit, known as the Keeper, initially appears to be benevolent, caring for Aisha and keeping her safe. However, it soon becomes apparent that the Keeper's existence is solely fueled by the theft of life, and it begins to prey on the other residents of the apartment building. As Aisha and her friends desperately try to confront and destroy the Keeper, they realize that they are facing a formidable and malevolent force that will stop at nothing to survive.

The Keeper, a horror graphic novel written by masters of horror Tananarive Due and Steven Barnes and illustrated by Marco Finnegan, delves into the terrifying experiences faced by Black Americans on a daily basis while still remaining true to the genre. The story follows Aisha, a young girl who must navigate the treacherous waters of her new home and confront the dark forces that threaten to consume her and her loved ones.

As Aisha moves into the apartment building with her grandmother, she is immediately confronted with the eerie presence of the Keeper. At first, it seems as if the spirit is there to protect them, but as time goes on, Aisha begins to suspect that there is something sinister behind its intentions. The Keeper begins to prey on the other residents of the apartment building, draining their life force and leaving them lifeless shells of their former selves.

Aisha and her friends, who are also caught up in the Keeper's terror, must come together to destroy it before it is too late. They must navigate the dark and treacherous streets of Detroit, facing off against the Keeper's minions and uncovering the secrets of their family's dark history. Along the way, they must confront their own fears and doubts, and learn to trust each other in order to survive.

The Keeper is a haunting and powerful story that explores the depths of human darkness and the resilience of the human spirit. It is a testament to the strength of community and the power of love and friendship in the face of adversity. Through its vivid illustrations and gripping narrative, The Keeper reminds us that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope for a brighter tomorrow.

Weight: 714g
Dimension: 176 x 247 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781419751554