Nicnevin and the Bloody Queen

Folk horror through the eyes of a modern teen in this atmospheric tale of obsession, suspense and magic.Something strange has been unleashed in the north of England. A modern-day druid commits a series of ghastly murders in an attempt to unleash the awesome power of the ancient gods of Great Britain. But all hell really breaks loose when his latest would-be victim, Nicnevin “NISSY” Oswald, turns out to be more than she seems. A British tale mixing black magic and horror, godfathered by Jock, one of the new masters of comic book suspense!

SYFY WIRE

"A disturbing coming-of-age horror story perfect for these complicated digital age times."

WICKED HORROR

"A fantastic gothic horror, fairytale-esque story that draws in readers with an unnerving art style and a narrative that keeps you turning the pages."

HORROR NEWS NETWORK

"Mullane’s debut graphic novelcarefully walks the line between realism and folk horror in a way that only the best horror stories do."

GROVEL

"A quintessentially English horror story with a powerful concoction of influences."

DREAD CENTRAL

"Ripe with black magic, myth, and murder... A spellbinding story."

PULLBOX

"Anyone whose read Neil Gaiman’s novels can appreciate the style… It’s an impressive work.”

About the Author

Helen Mullane began her career in film distribution, managing the release of titles for the likes of Studio Canal and EOne. Later she produced the feature documentary FUTURESHOCK! THE STORY OF 2000AD and various shorts such as the multi-award-winning NASTY. Helen currently resides in northern Sweden where she balances writing and producing with sled dog training and racing.

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