Simplicity

From the acclaimed author of horror sensation Boys Weekend, comes a vibrant new graphic novel, Simplicity, about a timid academic sent out from the walled dystopian security territory of New York City to investigate a cult in the wilds of the Catskill Mountains. In 2081, scholar Lucius Pasternak, a fastidiously organized trans man, is offered a job by the mayor, billionaire real estate developer Dennis Van Wervel, to complete an anthropological survey of the people of Simplicity for a history museum he's financing. A wary Lucius is drawn in by the people of the small wooded community, intrigued by its strange rituals and the charming acolyte Amity Crown-Shy. As Lucius begins to suffer visions both terrifying and sensual, he discovers Van Wervel's project is more sinister than it seemed. Together with Amity, they set out to hunt for a creature believed to be responsible for attacks, discovering the true threat to their way of life.

Who might be interested in reading?

• Fans of dystopian and speculative fiction
• Readers interested in LGBTQ+ narratives
• Those who enjoy horror and suspenseful storytelling
• Individuals intrigued by cult dynamics and anthropological themes