Title: The Inkberg Enigma
Author: Jonathan King
Genre: mystery/graphic novel
Similar books: Bad Machinery series by John Allison
Rocket Robinson and the Pharoah's Fortune by Sean O'Neil
Rating:
interesting plot development
Summary (provided by publisher): Haven't you always thought there’s something WEIRD about this town, Miro?"
Miro and Zia live in Aurora, a fishing town nestled in the shadow of an ancient castle. Miro lives in his books; Zia is never without her camera. The day they meet, they uncover a secret. The fishing works, the castle, and the town council are all linked to an ill-fated 1930s Antarctic expedition. But the diary of that journey has been hidden, and the sea is stirring up unusual creatures. Something has a powerful hold over the town.
With Zia determined to find out more, Miro finds himself putting aside his books for a real adventure.
Miro and Zia live in Aurora, a fishing town nestled in the shadow of an ancient castle. Miro lives in his books; Zia is never without her camera. The day they meet, they uncover a secret. The fishing works, the castle, and the town council are all linked to an ill-fated 1930s Antarctic expedition. But the diary of that journey has been hidden, and the sea is stirring up unusual creatures. Something has a powerful hold over the town.
With Zia determined to find out more, Miro finds himself putting aside his books for a real adventure.
My opinion: King has created something of an homage to Lovecraft with this book. The parallels are certainly present. This is a fairly fanciful plot and yet it follows a clear internal logic. Each action has a consequence and leads to further plot complications. The characters are somewhat underdeveloped and the art is a bit flat. But the plot is reasonably engaging, especially for kids with an affinity for investigation and the mystical.
More information: The Inkberg Enigma releases September 1
Advanced Reader Copy provided by NetGalley
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