CLOCK STRIKER, VOLUME 3

Picking up where the previous book left off, readers reunite with Cast, who’s in a different part of the kingdom of Alter from her powerful SMITH mentor, Philomena Clock.

Both of them are facing dangerous foes and tricky circumstances. Cast has her work cut out for her—she’s stuck in a room with doppelgängers of her friend Klaus and, more dangerously, Loki, a member of the Demon Bandits who has a vendetta against her. Cast is now seen as a hero by the people of the kingdom, but she still needs to earn the trust of Klaus’ replicas in order to accomplish her goal: rescuing the actual Klaus from wherever he’s being held captive. Meanwhile, Ms. Clock must try to outsmart the tyrant king and the team he’s gathered to take her down. Will she and Cast come out on top or are the odds against them too great? Dynamic art and high stakes build momentum and anticipation. Continuing the action, humor, and cleverness established fans have come to expect, this entry will hook readers and leave them eager to see what comes next. Readers will be best served by picking up the two earlier series entries in order to experience a stronger connection to the characters. Cast is Black, and most other characters present white.

A fitting entry in an entertaining series exploring science, community, and rebellion.