Three Thieves Vol. 2 - by Scott Chantler (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Dessa, Topper, and Fisk continue their search for Greyfalcon in hopes that he will lead them to Dessa's brother. But a terrible storm drives the three thieves off the road. Drenched, they take shelter at the Black Rock Inn--only to come face-to-face with their pursuer, Captain Drake. The long night fills with near captures and narrow escapes. And Dessa's fate becomes tangled with those of the grasping innkeeper and his scarred, silent wife. Is it possible that they hold a clue in Dessa's quest to find her long-lost twin?"--

Book Synopsis

Non-stop action, adventure, mystery, and humor as the three thieves race to escape the Queen's Dragons and uncover the mystery of what happened to Dessa's brother. For fans of Disney adventure stories, heroic action, and mysteries.

A mind-boggling mix of friendship, betrayal, and escape - all in one dark and stormy night.

Dessa, Topper, and Fisk continue their search for Greyfalcon in hopes that he will lead them to Dessa's brother. But a terrible storm drives the three thieves off the road. Drenched, they take shelter at the Black Rock Inn--only to come face-to-face with their pursuer, Captain Drake.

The long night fills with near-captures and narrow escapes. And Dessa's fate becomes tangled with those of the grasping innkeeper and his scarred, silent wife. Is it possible that they hold a clue in Dessa's quest to find her long-lost twin?

Review Quotes

Reading Chantler's work, you can feel the love. Love of the subject, love of the line, love of giving something to his reader... Being able to put these books into kids' hands is a true honour.--Jenn Haines, owner of The Dragon (Guelph, ON)

A lively, inventive and enthralling addition to an already classic series - a must read!--Arthur Slade, Dust

A master storyteller.--Alexander Chee, Edinburgh, Queen of the Night

An animated, breathlessly paced adventure.-- "Kirkus Reviews"

As skillful an example of visual storytelling as you're likely to find in contemporary American comics.-- "Booklist, STARRED REVIEW"

Chantler ups his game with each new volume...a wonderful addition to the library of books I read with my kids.--Chris Samnee, Thor: The Mighty Avenger, Batman & Robin: Year One, Daredevil

Thrilling action scenes that don't sacrifice sense for sizzle...the kind of fantasy story that can be relished by children of all ages.-- "Quill & Quire"

About the Author

Scott Chantler is the creator of the critically-acclaimed graphic novels Squire & Knight, Bix, and Two Generals, which was nominated for two Eisner Awards, selected for Best American Comics 2012, and voted by CBC's Canada Reads as one of the 40 best Canadian non-fiction books of all time. His other work includes Northwest Passage (nominated for Eisner and Harvey Awards) and the Three Thieves series (winner of the Joe Shuster Award for Best Comic for Kids and listed by YALSA as a Great Graphic Novel for Teens). In 2015, he served as Cartoonist-in-Residence at the University of Windsor, the first cartoonist to be appointed so by a Canadian university. He lives and works in Stratford, Ontario, Canada.