The Merchant of Death

Other than getting wrapped up in Harry Potter I haven't read a young adult book in 15 or more years, I would have never known or paid attention to the Pendragon series if it wasn't for Carla Speed McNeil's penning this book. I've followed her Finder work for years now and think her imagination, storytelling and artwork are remarkable. I think she lends her skills to the Pendragon story very well, and I'd encourage people to check this book out. I found out about the book on her website and decided to give it a shot, I enjoyed it and would easily follow the story in this graphic format... though I doubt I'll pick up the originals.

When you see "graphic novel" the first thought on an adult or teen's mind is that the book is only for those interested in comics or for young children. However, when I, a Pendragon addict, saw this release I read it only to find a refreshing new look at the series. The pictures are drawn in a style unlike the cartoony magna graphic novels, allowing the reader to take the story seriously and make it an exciting read. The original novel is one of my favorite books of all time, and viewing it in this beautifully illustrated new format was very satisfying to me and definitely a good buy. This is more than just a childrens book and I would recommend it to all who have read The Merchant of Death in its original format and enjoyed it, or to any who enjoy a story in a visual format. In either case, I highly recommend this wonderfully illustrated book, as it is a very well done package of a good story, great art, and a professional touch.