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“Bleak and brutal” spy thriller to appear as exclusive limited edition

[April 15, 2008]

The book: The 52-page perfect-bound title has a full-colour cover and black and white interior artwork. An exclusive limited edition first printing of just 100 copies will be available at the Bristol Expo, priced £3.95.

The book is written by Andy Winter (Hero Killers, Blood Psi), drawn by Mick Trimble (MC2, The Many Worlds Of Jonas Moore) and boasts a wraparound cover by Declan Shalvey (Hero Killers, Freak Show). Andy and Declan were the creative team on Hero Killers which won last year’s Eagle Award for Best Black and White Comicbook – British. Declan is nominated for an Eagle again this year as Favourite Newcomer Artist.

Andy, Declan and Mick will all be on hand at the Moonface Press table at the Expo to chat about the book and sign copies.

The story: In the ’70s and ’80s, Jacob Marley was MI5’s most revered and feared agent. But he turned his back on Queen and country to pursue a more peaceful existence. Now, 15 years later and with his life collapsing around him, Marley has returned to find that the world of British espionage is more dangerous than ever before.

Ageing, heartbroken and off his game, Marley must now face off against Jerome Quinn. A former MI5 man himself, Quinn leads Odin’s Sword, a neo-Nazi terror organisation that has declared war on

To beat him, Marley will need every shred of courage and cunning at his disposal – and it still might not be enough…

Useful website addresses:

Moonface Press: www.moonfacepress.com

Eagle Awards: www.eagleawards.co.uk