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View artist Christopher Shy's breathtaking images from Michael Easton's graphic novel "Soul Stealer" set to music in the book trailer below.

For more information about Michael Easton and "Soul Stealer" and to submit a book REVIEW or COMMENT, visit Michael's official website at www.michaeleaston.com

SOUL STEALER | Book One
Written by Michael Easton
Artwork by Christopher Shy

For more information about "Soul Stealer" and to submit a book REVIEW or COMMENT, visit Michael Easton's Official Site at www.michaeleaston.com

In a universe divided by good and evil, one man has been able to sustain life for over 3000 years, driven solely by the power of undying love. Armed with the ability to bring back souls from the underworld, Kalan must now fight the most dangerous and potent forces the world has ever known, as he wanders the Earth--through the past and into the present--on his near-impossible search for Oxania.

A shocking and breathtaking journey through darkness, madness, and ultimately hope, "Soul Stealer" explores a vivid, remarkably unique world drawn from the deepest recesses of human imagination.

READER REVIEWS

Michael and Christopher have created a masterpiece. "Soul Stealer" is one of the most unique works I have ever read. The perfection in this book is in the intertwining of the past, present and future through the meaningful use of mythology, history, religion, ethnicity, culture and humanity with deep love being at the root. The story grabs at the imagination, heart, psyche and other deep recesses of one's body. It is beautiful and the artwork is amazing...everything about it is absolutely beautiful! -- Vishi | Los Angeles

After receiving "Soul Stealer" in Chicago, I read it cover to cover that night. It truly captivated the mind. I could sense the passion behind each word and in each picture. It engaged my thinking because of the mythological and historical references, but more than that it made me feel. As the story unfolded, I could feel the torture in Kalan's soul as he felt lost in each age he entered. I loved the changing of the coloring of the graphics as the time changed. It was subtle, but very effective in keeping the reader transitioning from one time to another. It could have been very depressing, but in the end it left me with a sense of hope. Knowing that Kalan could live his life, without ever compromising his commitment to love. The book was absolutely poetic and beautiful. -- Dawn | Houston, Texas

Wow, Wow, Wow! Just received my copy of "Soul Stealer" today and with much excitement read it from cover to cover. My response was simply Wow! I am really impressed how quickly I got sucked right in to the story and to find my heart going right out to Kalan. At the end I found myself rooting for him to conquer all and find his love and wholeness again. We all have a piece of him in us and it is a bit surprising to find that someone else understands that intensely deep part of us so well and can bring it into the light. Great job! Thanks for the great book! -- Beth Keller

"Soul Stealer" is the most unique novel I've ever read. This creative fantasy, from the brilliant mind of Michael Easton, enhanced richly and beautifully by Christopher Shy's incredible artwork, is a love story as passionate and enthralling as it gets. Michael Easton created a wide variety of unique characters in his story, to me, reminiscent of those in Greek mythology, the old testament, classic and modern romance, thriller, and super hero stories, but newly and completely his own. "Soul Stealer-Book One", and this reader, beg for a "Book Two" and a movie; however, the novel flows just like a movie with the magnificent, colorful graphics illustrating every scene from the writer's story. I can easily see "Soul Stealer" becoming a blockbuster film. -- Tina Payne

This beautifully written and illustrated book had me captivated from the first page. It was beautiful and romantic and frightening and calming all at the same time. Michael Easton's words combined with Christopher Shy's artwork drew me in and took me to a place that was so amazingly beautiful that I didn't want to leave it. My heart wept for Kalen and Oxania. This book shows that true heartfelt love really does exist. The book takes its readers to a special place and I'm so glad that I took the journey. -- Cammie Byrd | Chattanooga, TN

Synthesizing Greek and Egyptian mythology with Jungian archetypes, dream motifs, and themes of contemporary urban alienation, author/actor Michael Easton has collaborated with artist Christopher Shy to create the eerily hypnotic graphic novel "Soul Stealer". Timeless metaphysical themes of love, loss, damnation, and redemption are given an intensely personal, surrealistic interpretation in this beautiful work of art and prose poetry. As in a dream or a film by David Lynch, the characters in Michael Easton’s book inhabit multiple realms, multiple selves. Words and images lead us through an intoxicatingly intricate labyrinth, the dark, twisted mazes of terror and longing. Like the protagonist, Kalan, we lose ourselves in the realms of demons, doppelgangers, and untrustworthy deities, the quest ever elusive, ever tempting. -- Alison Armstrong

BRAVO Michael and Christopher! Beautifully written and the artwork is AMAZING. It is a heartbreaking love story. A man's fight to save the love of his life. The words are poetic. You don’t just read the story - you FEEL it! You feel the pain, the love and the rage and you are on the edge of your seat from start to finish, rooting and hoping for a happy ending for the star-crossed lovers. I’m hoping this book is just the beginning, I’m looking forward to book number two. -- Lilly | Chicago, IL

"Soul Stealer" is an amazing work of art. Michael wrote a beautiful story that I could not put down once I started to read it. Christopher is an amazing artist...some of the most beautiful work I have ever seen. Together they have a bestseller on their hands that will have anyone who reads it wanting more!! I can't wait for the next book!!! -- Karen V. | Florence, KY

The graphic novel "Soul Stealer" is a beautiful and poetic work of art. I am a student of mythology and really was impressed with the breadth of knowledge, philosophy, and timeless themes of this book. I also own and love Michael Easton's earlier book of poetry "Eighteen Straight Whiskeys" and so already knew that he is a remarkable poet. This novel "Soul Stealer" was even better than anticipated, and the illustrations were simply amazing. I look forward to Michael Easton's next novel. -- Carolyn Wolfe | Winchester, VA

A wonderful story of love, hope, undying faith, and loyalty. This beautiful journey of Kalan's quest to be with his true love Oxania for eternity is intertwined in mythology, folklore, history, and passion. The beautiful pictures enhance this journey and allow you to feel as well as see the emotions and struggles the characters are going through. There are a few humorous parts in the mix of all the anguish and love. After all laughter, tears, and grief are always a part of a love that is pure and eternal. "Soul Stealer" takes you on an amazing journey of millions of emotions and fantastic vision all fashioned into one amazing thought provoking poetically beautiful story. Thanks for the journey! Hope there are more to follow. -- Dina | Louisville, KY

Love your book! A true work of art! -- Stacey

"Soul Stealer" is a remarkable book. I am not educated in all those wonderful descriptive adjectives written by the other reviewers, I only know I simply loved and enjoyed the book very much. Michael Easton's passionate and poetic words, together with the background artwork of Christopher Shy, presented a beautiful love story. They each have a love and passion for their creation that made me, as the reader, physically and mentally feel Kalan's love for Oxania and also feel his pain as he began his search for his lost love. I shall patiently await their next book. -- Judy | Massachusetts

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