SHAKA RISING

From a land beset by political turmoil and bloody conflict comes the epic saga of Shaka, king of the Zulu Kingdom in the early 19th century. Ousted by one of his chief father's jealous wives and raised in exile, his destiny is sealed through allegiance to a rival chief. Responding to threats from expanding slave trade in southern Africa, Shaka consolidates a new kingdom through warfare, mediation, and shrewd diplomacy, changing the future of southern Africa. This retelling of the Shaka legend explores the rise to power of a shrewd young prince who must find his own way to become a great leader of his people.

Luke Molver is a graphic novelist in Cape Town, South Africa, whose world is fueled by the art of storytelling. He has produced several comics including the Neroverse and Remember Emma series. He is already at work on the next book about the life of Shaka.