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The Wraith
by Frank Dirscherl (cover by Jim Taylor, Jeff Austin & Splash!)
Paperback ISBN: 1897217285
eBook ISBN: 1-897217-06-4
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Published November 1 2005
Paperback $10.99US
eBook $4.99US

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The story:

In a world not far removed from our own, a city lies ravaged. Crime overruns its streets; its citizens are helpless. Crimelord Robert Latham, to the world-at-large a legitimate businessman, holds the city in his sway. Fear and intimidation rule throughout. One man stands above the rest, willing to fight for freedom.

That man is The Wraith.

The Wraith, the city’s bogeyman, is known to exist only by a very few, and seen by even fewer. Those that do know of him, especially Latham, know to fear him, for his fury at those who commit evil has no bounds. By day, The Wraith is the reclusive billionaire Paul Sanderson, a man more mysterious and less seen than his night-time counterpart. Sensing the desperation of Latham and that his own time may be limited, Sanderson readies a replacement, a man deemed worthy to continue in his stead, whether that man likes it or not. That man is Michael Reeve, an honest cop, someone similarly fighting for justice in a city where very little justice remains. It’s a struggle for Reeve to come to terms with his new identity and the destiny handed to him by someone he has only heard of but never seen.

Those around him are pulled, unwittingly and seeringly, into his nightmare. In desperation, Latham calls in someone to finish the job, to ensure Metro City finally becomes his, completely and utterly. Enter the Cobra, a creature whose origins have been lost in the mists of time. A creature whose sole purpose in life is to destroy—and conquer.

Can the new Wraith save his city even while he struggles to save his own soul?

About the Author:

Frank Dirscherl was born in 1973 and has been working as a librarian since 1992. He is also a comic book lecturer, movie screenwriter, amateur history buff and publisher of Trinity Comics, where he writes The Wraith comic book series. Valley of Evil is his second novel. His previous books, The Wraith (filmed in 2005) and the non-fiction The Wraith: Eyes of Judgment - The Official Script Book & Movie Guide, were also published by Coscom Entertainment. He lives on the beautiful south coast of NSW, Australia with his family, where he's currently working on his next Wraith novel. For more information on Frank, please visit www.the-wraith.com/frankdirscherl and for more information on The Wraith, please visit www.the-wraith.com.

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Words of praise for The Wraith:

"I love the coloring job and specially the 'glowing' eyes on the chest of the character."
- Guillermo del Toro, Director, Blade II & Hellboy (on The Wraith comic book)

"I liked the story a lot...it's a very strong debut."
- Steve Englehart, Writer of Detective Comics & The Avengers

"I have read the novel ( I couldn't put it down)... It is amazing to see how her (Leena) character evolves from Part I to Part II. At first she appears as every other "girlfriend" in an action film, but those 12 months that pass obviously change her as a person and I love the person she becomes: tougher, but still human."
- Amber Moelter, Actress

"This is one of the best novels of its kind. The author puts just the right amount of action, drama, romance, and even a little comedy into this amazing novel. The difference between this superhero and others is that he is not invincible which makes it more exciting. I can't wait for the sequel to this book, the ending makes you crave more and I found myself glued to my seat unable to put the book down for the amazing climax to the story."
- Jennifer Kroll (via Amazon)

"The best new pulp novel on the market, this evokes the classic pulps from the 30s, 40s and 50s. Wraith is a great new character and Dirscherl a talented new writer. I expect great things from both in the future."
- John Smith (via Barnes & Noble)

"I finished The Wraith book last night. I must say I enjoyed it quite a bit. The scenes kept playing in my head like a big budget Hollywood film. I mentioned earlier that I enjoy when the hero is put to the test physically and doesn't win the battle unscathed. Boy you delivered that in spades!"
- Jeff Welborn, Artist

"The Wraith is a wonderful throwback to the purple prose of the bloody pulps with a hero clearly descendant from the likes of the Shadow and the Spider. A fast, action packed thrill ride with great characters, both noble and villainous. Slam-bang kick off to a super new series. One I'm anxious to follow."
- Ron Fortier (via Amazon)

"I really like the way you captured dialogue. I could hear each character's voice really clearly in my head. The action was superb, and your sense of movement was really good. I find it hard to convey so much with so few words. Congrats on such great work. I'm currently reading it for the second time."
- Benjamin Pearson

"A short, pulp, superhero novel. Clearly more adventures to come with how this is set up.

3 out of 5"
- Richard Scott, Super Reader