Hunger's Bite

by Taylor Robin

Overview

A specter is haunting the Atlantic!

After growing up together on the luxurious SS Lark, Neeta Pandey and Emery Botwright are ready to start their lives. Emery wants to follow in his father’s footsteps and sail the Lark forever, while Neeta yearns to travel the world. But neither will have any future at all if the Lark’s new owner, Mr. Honeycutt, has his way.
 
Mr. Honeycutt . . . The first-class passengers adore him, while he makes the ship a nightmare for the crew. Twisted by unnatural appetites, the rich are actually transforming into something less than human, and their insatiable demands soon push the staff toward a—quite literal— burnout.
 
Something otherworldly is undeniably aboard the SS Lark, something horribly hungry. But it’s not Wick Farley: vampire, secret agent, and paranormal investigator. Alone and at sea, with only Neeta and Emery to help him, he must uncover the truth about Mr. Honeycutt. And fast—before a ravenous craving for power consumes them all. 
 
Taylor Robin’s debut graphic novel is a thrilling supernatural adventure told in crackling, vibrant colors.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781454950257
Publisher:	Union Square & Co.
Publication date:	02/25/2025
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.40(h) x 1.00(d)
Age Range:	13 - 17 Years

About the Author

Taylor Robin grew up around yacht clubs and quickly became aware of the difference between the people who belonged to them, and the people who worked for them. As a child, he nearly drowned while cleaning the underside of a sailboat and now he can’t watch the sinking scene in Titanic. He’s glad the next book is set on a train.

Editorial Reviews

A jumps-off-the-page thrill ride.”
—Publishers Weekly, STARRED Review

"Robin’s debut shines with its excellent color choices, robust onomatopoeia, and perfect balance of creepy and touching."
—Booklist, STARRED Review

"Scary and hilarious all at once, this book is sure to get readers looking forward to more from Robin.
—BookPage, STARRED Review

“This harrowing story of survival and justice is a feast for horror enthusiasts.”
—School Library Journal, STARRED Review

"This striking, atmospheric 1920s-inspired graphic novel will thrill fans of historical horror."
—Shelf Awareness, STARRED Review

"Atmospheric and compelling.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“Creative and visually arresting.”
—The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books—Trades

From the Publisher

2024-11-09
In the early 20th century, a young woman yearns for greater mysteries and adventures than she can find aboard ship, but when a new owner takes over, there may be more of both than she’s ready for.

Neeta Pandey, who’s of Indian descent, grew up on theLark as the ward of the British captain and in the company of his son, her best friend Emery Botwright. Neeta’s late mother was Emery’s ayah, so Capt. Botwright favored her, paying her school tuition and offering her a room on the ship during holidays; her brother, Aamir, meanwhile, works in the galley. Tired of the crossing between Liverpool and New York, she dreams of going on a grand tour of Europe after she graduates. But Emery is ready to follow in his father’s footsteps—and he wants Neeta with him. When Mr. Honeycutt, the crass, sexist new owner from America, arrives, the friends are driven further apart. The wealthy first-class passengers seem unaffected, but Neeta can see that the staff and crew are suffering under Honeycutt’s harsh ways. Neeta turns to mysterious passenger Warwick Farley, who shares her concerns, and together they try to figure out the terrible things happening aboard theLark. This satisfying graphic novel, which is lightly infused with horror elements, has dynamic illustrations that feature an effective use of color to evoke mood. The themes of class and power imbalances are masterfully handled and timely. Most characters present white.

Atmospheric and compelling. (playlists)(Graphic supernatural. 14-18)

Kirkus Reviews