PAINTED DEATH is the second book in the mind-bending Lucent series. This 100-page, full-color mystery jumps off right where the first book, Waking Dream, left us. 

After unleashing powers she never knew she had, Ella Forsythe wakes to find herself hunted by the same secret order that killed her parents. But when an enigmatic saviour comes to her aid, she’ll learn that accepting help means diving even deeper into the perilous world of The Lucent.

The art and lettering for this book are 100% complete! 

I am currently handling pre-press, so backers won't have to wait long to get their hands on their perks.

Painted Death Softcover

Each backer of a physical book will also receive extras like stickers, prints, trading cards, a postcard, and magnet. Books will come bagged and boarded in a QikPak mailer (sturdier than Gemini mailers).

THE LUCENT is an ongoing fantasy series set in a world not too dissimilar from our own, but where nothing is as it seems. It’s a place where ancient shadow societies, hiding in plain sight, train a select few to tap into mysterious abilities, to fight secret wars for control of the future.

Painted Death Hardcover

THE LUCENT weaves mystery, suspense, the paranormal, and romance together in a world where our myths and legends come to life. Written, drawn and colored by me, Michael Bancroft, edited by Joe Fulton (Flying Fortress, Arc Athena) and lettered by Eric Weathers.

Every backer of a physical book receives this 8.25" x11.5 art print by Shanth Enjeti
 

'Blucent' Head sketch Ashcan

The Lucent: Fractured Mind is a one shot comic I'm currently working on. I have just 5 Ashcan preview books available on this campaign, that I'll be inking the covers on in metallic blue ink.

Lucent T-shirts

Screen-printed premium cotton tees in a range of sizes. Available as an add-on to any physical reward.

Lucent Puzzles

I have 3 new puzzles available in both 500 and 1000 pieces. One is a page taken directly from the book, and the other two are by the fantastic artists, Shanth Enjeti and Dean James.

Eiffel Tower Puzzle

Shanth Enjeti Puzzle

Dean James Puzzle

The Lucent Posters

A1 size full colour posters 23.5" x 33" (59.4cm x 84.1cm). Printed on professional quality poster paper in a wide selection of artwork. Posters ship separately, but you can add multiple posters to one shipment at a discounted rate.

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