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Gotham: Dawn of Darkness

Mass Market Paperback
$7.99 US
4.2"W x 6.9"H x 0.9"D   | 6 oz | 48 per carton
On sale Jan 31, 2017 | 320 Pages | 9781785651458

A break-in at Wayne Manor. The death of a masked intruder. Amid the seething crime and corruption of Gotham City, Thomas Wayne fights to protect his family and his company from forces unknown. While detective Harvey Bullock investigates the incident as a simple burglary, Wayne discovers that the threat may come from his own dark past. 

Peeling back layer upon layer of secrets, this is the official prequel to the hit television series.
Regardless, Dawn of Darkness was a fun read and I look forward to future volumes to illuminate other hidden corners and untold tales of the television series’ universe. - Forces of Geek

  “a great read that...will satisfy people who are fans of the hit television series, as well as those who appreciate the lore of Gotham City and also those who enjoy a good mystery suspense novel” -Entertainment Buddha
The author of the first original novel ever published in the prestigious Vintage/Black Lizard line (Hard Feelings), Jason Starr has won raves for his work from publications ranging from The New York Times to Entertainment Weekly, which compared him to Jim Thompson and James M. Cain. In 2004, he received the Barry Award for his novel Tough Luck, and in 2005 he won the Anthony Award for Twisted City. He also writes comics for Marvel and DC, as well as original graphic novels. He lives in New York City.

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A break-in at Wayne Manor. The death of a masked intruder. Amid the seething crime and corruption of Gotham City, Thomas Wayne fights to protect his family and his company from forces unknown. While detective Harvey Bullock investigates the incident as a simple burglary, Wayne discovers that the threat may come from his own dark past. 

Peeling back layer upon layer of secrets, this is the official prequel to the hit television series.

Praise

Regardless, Dawn of Darkness was a fun read and I look forward to future volumes to illuminate other hidden corners and untold tales of the television series’ universe. - Forces of Geek

  “a great read that...will satisfy people who are fans of the hit television series, as well as those who appreciate the lore of Gotham City and also those who enjoy a good mystery suspense novel” -Entertainment Buddha

Author

The author of the first original novel ever published in the prestigious Vintage/Black Lizard line (Hard Feelings), Jason Starr has won raves for his work from publications ranging from The New York Times to Entertainment Weekly, which compared him to Jim Thompson and James M. Cain. In 2004, he received the Barry Award for his novel Tough Luck, and in 2005 he won the Anthony Award for Twisted City. He also writes comics for Marvel and DC, as well as original graphic novels. He lives in New York City.

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