Resistance | Hardcover

Resistance: A Graphic Novel

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 165
Date of Release: 20 May 2021

From bestselling crime writer Val McDermid and illustrator Kathryn Briggs comes Resistance, a gripping graphic novel that blends suspense, mystery, and pandemic thriller storytelling into a chillingly realistic tale of infectious disease and survival. Dark, fast-paced, and visually striking, this timely graphic novel explores how quickly chaos can spread when an unknown outbreak spirals out of control.

During a massive summer solstice music festival in northeast England, more than 150,000 people gather expecting a weekend of celebration and music. At first, bad weather seems like the only problem — until a mysterious illness begins spreading through the crowds. As people rapidly fall sick, it becomes clear that the deadly infection is resistant to antibiotics and moving with terrifying speed.

Journalist Zoe Meadows races against time to uncover the source of the outbreak while authorities struggle to contain the escalating crisis. With panic rising and the threat of a global pandemic looming, Zoe must navigate fear, misinformation, and dangerous truths before the disease spreads beyond control.

Combining the intensity of a crime thriller with the visual storytelling power of graphic novels, Resistance delivers a tense and immersive reading experience. Created in the shadow of COVID-19, the story feels both eerily relevant and deeply compelling, exploring themes of public health, media, human behavior, and resilience during crisis. The dramatic artwork by Kathryn Briggs enhances the suspense and emotional impact, making this an unforgettable read for fans of graphic fiction and dystopian thrillers.

Perfect for readers who enjoy mystery graphic novels, medical thrillers, disaster fiction, and contemporary suspense stories, Resistance is a thought-provoking and adrenaline-filled exploration of a world facing an invisible threat.

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