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Family Ties: An Alaskan Crime Drama Kindle & comiXology

by Eric Hobbs (Author), Noel Tuazon (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 4 ratings
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Hoping to secure a future for his three children, an aging Alaskan crime boss looks to retire and divide his empire among his heirs. But when his idealistic son refuses the inheritance, the old man disowns him. This proves to be a fatal mistake, as his cold-blooded daughters use their new-found power and influence against him. An epic tale of betrayal and loss, this engrossing graphic novel is a mix of King Lear and The Godfather in the dramatic setting of Alaska.

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Editorial Reviews

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"It's a bloody play, and Hobbs remains true to the tale's basics . . . a superb graphic novel that should appeal to students of Elizabethan drama and of grandiosely brutal gangster stories." —Bill Sherman, Seattle-PI



"Superb. A striking graphic novel." —Bill Sherman, seattlepi.com

"Hobbs provides convincing characterizations and a satisfying conclusion. Recommended."  —Library Journal on The Broadcast

"With all the hallmarks of the best mob movies, alongside the emotions of family dramas, Hobbs has crafted an engaging and original story." —William Kulesa, NJ.com

"A page-turner for sure, Family Ties will keep you at the edge of your seat." —Jeff Ayers, graphicnovelreporter.com

About the Author

Eric Hobbs is the author of the graphic novels Awakenings, The Broadcast, and The Librarian. He lives in Kokomo, Indiana. Noel Tuazon is the illustrator of the graphic novels The Broadcast, Elk's Run, and Tumor. He lives in Toronto.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00JNYO65Y
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ NBM Publishing (May 1, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 1, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 258952 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 184 pages
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    3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 4 ratings

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Eric Hobbs is the author of the graphic novels Awakenings, The Broadcast, and The Librarian. He lives in Kokomo, Indiana.

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3.6 out of 5 stars
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Jacob Thuecks
4.0 out of 5 stars crime on the rocks...
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2014
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it's a nice family crime drama set in alaska with great writing and fair art. i would have gave it 5 stars but the art is very shoddy at times and hard to tell what is going on in some scenes. that being said the style of art is a fine companion to the story and for the most part gets the story across nicely. give it a shot!
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Alden
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2014
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great item shipped fast
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Nicola Mansfield
5.0 out of 5 stars Explosive and Emotional
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2014
OMG! This was absolutely brilliant! I was riveted. A page-turner that had me glued to my seat. I love a good mafia story and using the plot of King Lear this brings the elements of a Shakespearean tragedy to the drama of a mafioso family epic. While the plot deviates from the play quite a bit the basics are there shaping a new unique retelling. The father of the family here has dementia and his decline in health along with the siblings' and friends' differing opinions on how to deal with him are also a major plot point. Just like Shakespeare, there are many different threads that all weave together from different angles until they meet up together. Then I was blown away with the awesome violent explosive and emotional climax. The art is done with black and white in a sketchy manner which brings about the stark nature of the story. One of the best dramatic graphic novels I've read this year.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Two Stars
Reviewed in India on November 12, 2017
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Story is okay but didn't like the artwork.
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