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Hopeless, Maine

Step into the eerie and unsettling world of an isolated island inhabited solely by orphans, where sinister forces lurk just beneath the surface. Young protagonists must navigate the perils of mythical creatures and dangerous aquatic life, all while grappling with the everyday struggles of adolescence. This dark fantasy series weaves a compelling narrative filled with suspense, mystery, and unexpected twists. It's a thrilling adventure that plunges readers into a unique and captivating universe.

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Recommended Reading Order

  1. 1

    Hopeless, Maine

    • 256 pages
    • 9 hours of reading

    Welcome to Hopeless, Maine. Meet Salamandra, an ordinary orphan girl, just one of many other orphans on the island (come to think of it, where did all the grown ups go?). Sal faces the normal, everyday struggles of being a teenager- avoiding fell creatures of the night, trying not to get eaten by the aquatic fauna and finding something to do on a Saturday night. Tom and Nimue Brown's award winning dark fantasy will be published in its entirety by Sloth Comics. Comprising the first two volumes, this comic is a must for every fantasy fan's bookshelf.

    Hopeless, Maine
  2. 2

    Hopeless, Maine 2

    • 120 pages
    • 5 hours of reading
    4.5(16)Add rating

    Owen returns to the island of Hopeless, Maine to find Salamandra has grown. Unfortunately, reunions are cut short by a a new illness affecting the population. Is it consumption? Or some vampiric disease. Salamandra and Omen investigate the source of the mysterious disease and try to stop a war between the villagers and the local vampires. Things only get more delicate when Sal's parents get involved! Be careful as you venture deeper into the source of Salamandra's powers and the story of Hopeless, Maine, as answers only raise more questions.

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  3. 3

    Hopeless, Maine 3

    • 120 pages
    • 5 hours of reading
    4.6(10)Add rating

    Welcome back to the fog-shrouded island of Hopeless, Maine. Salamandra and Owen do their best to cope with a new danger to island residents while investigating a new rash of disappearances. Masked, cowled cultists have begun to make themselves known, and the vampires are about as much help as usual. Salamandra struggles with the disembodied presence that surrounds the island and continues to speak to her alone. This is the most eventful volume yet, with greater insight into the main characters, and a generous helping of dark humour.

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