The Shadow Glass

In this adventure, Jack Corman, facing eviction and the loss of his father, must save the world from his father's 1986 puppet fantasy, The Shadow Glass. He teams up with Toby and Amelia to conjure the hero within and ignite a resurgence that could do his father proud.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 22 March 2022
Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

In a nostalgic blend of Dark Crystal and About a Boy, Jack Corman embarks on a thrilling race against time to save the world. Failing at life, jobless, and approaching thirty, he faces eviction from his London flat and the devastating loss of his father, the renowned film director Bob Corman. In the 1980s, Bob poured his heart and soul into creating The Shadow Glass, a puppet fantasy film that Jack cherished as a child. However, the film's commercial failure labeled it too scary for kids and too weird for adults, tarnishing Bob's reputation and leading him to spiral into alcoholism and self-pity. Now, The Shadow Glass represents everything Jack despises about his father, haunting him with the fear of following in his footsteps and becoming a failure.

After Bob's passing, Jack returns to his decaying home, a sanctuary filled with movie memorabilia and painful memories. During a freak thunderstorm, the puppets in the attic begin to speak, tipping Jack into a desperate quest to save London from his father's more nefarious creations. Teaming up with Toby, an excitable fanboy, and Amelia, a spiky studio executive, Jack navigates the intricate labyrinth of his father's legacy while summoning the hero within himself. This endeavor ignites a resurgence of The Shadow Glass, a potential opportunity to honor his father and make him proud.

With determination and courage, Jack embarks on this mission, facing challenges and obstacles along the way. He discovers hidden secrets, uncovers forgotten artifacts, and reconnects with his father's creative spirit. As he battles the forces of darkness, Jack realizes that his father's legacy is not just about the films he created but also about the love, passion, and determination that drove him.

In the end, Jack emerges victorious, saving London from the threat posed by his father's creations. The Shadow Glass resurgence brings hope and inspiration to the people, and Jack finds redemption in honoring his father's memory. Through his journey, Jack learns that failure is not the end but a stepping stone toward success. He discovers that true legacy lies not in the accolades or achievements but in the love, passion, and determination that fuel our dreams and aspirations.

Weight: 288g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789098617