Better Angels: A Kate Warne Adventure
by Jeff Jensen
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Pub Date Nov 02 2021 | Archive Date Nov 24 2021
BOOM! Studios | Archaia
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Description
IN 1861, AMERICA’S GREATEST DETECTIVE SAVED THE LIFE OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
THIS IS HER STORY.
America is at a crossroads. Secession is spreading. And the nation’s newly elected president is the target of a conspiracy to assassinate him and trigger a Civil War.
The safety of Lincoln and his family—and the future of the American experiment—hinges on the success of a new kind of lawman, known by a word still novel in the culture of the time: detective. But there was only one who would prove to be up to the task—an individual whose extraordinary cleverness and resourcefulness would alter the course of history from deep within the shadows of domestic spycraft.
Her name was Kate Warne.
This is the story of America’s first female detective, a trailblazing working woman trying to make a living and do some good in a tumultuous, sexist age, and whose mysterious life and tall tale exploits are truly the stuff of legend.
Eisner and Emmy Award–winning writer Jeff Jensen (Green River Killer: A True Detective Story, HBO’s Watchmen) and acclaimed artist George Schall (Made in Korea) present the stunning tale of a real-life hero who shaped the course of American history.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781684157365 |
| PRICE | $19.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 216 |
Featured Reviews
Sophia A, Reviewer
This book was given to me in exchange for an honest review
Set in 1861 the story follows Kate, a young woman on the run trying to outrun her past and find herself in the present.
Kate discovers love that is soon taken away from her leaving her broke. She is forced to take up menial jobs to earn.
In the 18th century America, Kate Warne realizes that the world isn't full of opportunities for someone, a woman like her.
She offers her skill to Mr Pinkerton to work as his undercover detective and train other women and girls like herself.
Women would be able to hide in plain sight without drawing much attention but also be able to uncover secrets and plots.
In February of 1861, Kate Warne stands at the core of a plot against President Abraham Lincoln. It's up to her and her girls, Kew, Alice and Hattie to stop the plot by going undercover, wearing disguise and gaining trust of the people plotting.
The format of this comic transports you back into the industrial revolutionary age. With the storyline growing from a question of what happened to the women during the assassination plot on president Abraham Lincoln.
Each Character grows from trying to achieve a want to discovering the reason why they act and make Certain decisions.
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