They blamed alcohol. They blamed men. But they blamed women most of all. The year is 1942, the place Melbourne. A brownout is in effect to dim the night-time lights of the city, and thousands of American GIs are based in Royal Park. As the latter make plans to defend the Pacific, the women of Australia have stepped up to support the war effort at home. Beatrice is doing her part. She’s enlisted as an air raid warden, preparing the city ahead of a possible Japanese attack. Her sister June is an operator at the telephone exchange, while her other sister, Lizzie, works as a shopgirl by day and parties with the Americans by night. But the times are about to change again, and the three sisters will have to navigate the consequences of a new threat as a series of grisly murders are committed in the eerie half-light of the brownout. Inspired by true events, The Brownout Murders tells a story of fear, fortitude, and social change―and how the independence of all women is too often set against the violence of a single man. “The black-and-white illustrations have a smooth quality, featuring styles and details representing 1940s wartime Australia. This true crime tale will obviously suit readers who are looking for books about little-known serial killers … [and] those looking for books on life or feminism during wartime.” ―Suzanne Temple, Booklist “Gripping … The Brownout Murders is a tense graphic novel that illuminates misogynistic social attitudes toward women in the 1940s.” ― Foreword Reviews “ The Brownout Murders is a rich, satisfying read. It’s moving, funny, and tense. The text is taut, and the illustrations are stunning.” ― Robert Gott, author of The Holiday Murders “Basing their work on actual events, writers Luke C Jackson and Kelly Jackson, working with artist Maya Graham, keep the suspense levels high while highlighting the struggles of women in wartime … Both the dialogue and narration are straightforward and authentic, while Graham’s energetic and sketch-like linework is as much about driving the story forward as it is about creating the atmosphere. Suitable for young adult readers with an interest in women’s safety and the struggles of ordinary people during wartime, The Brownout Murders is a gripping page-turner that doesn’t shy away from historical issues that remain relevant today.” ―Anthony Morris, Books+Publishing Praise for Two-Week Wait “In this lovely volume, you’ll encounter heartache, hope, humor, and a very true and personal exploration of the physical, emotional, and financial roller-coaster of IVF. You’ll also see the graphic novel form at its finest: where every dot and line has nuance and meaning, and where big ideas and feelings are conveyed with great subtlety through spare, elegant illustrations working hand-in-hand with great dialogs.” ― Nicki Greenberg “Compelling, harrowing … proof that comics can be much more than superhero stories―they are a dexterous art form that can effectively communicate complex, serious topics.” ― Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen, The Guardian “The Jacksons, married educators and parents of two, partner with artist Wild to tell a compassionate story about the struggle to conceive based on their own experiences and interviews with other couples who have dealt with fertility issues … Wild’s loose, fluid, warmly colored pencil art perfectly complements the script; in swooping curves and simple shapes, she draws emotive characters in domestic settings that look lived-in. Gentle and empathetic, this enters a growing trying-to-conceive graphic medicine genre, recalling Sarah Glidden’s and Lucy Knisley’s work, and offers a touchstone for any reader dealing with IVF.” ― Publishers Weekly “The intimate struggles of a husband and wife desperate to become parents might not be universal literary fare, but with millions of couples worldwide attempting conception via IVF, Two-Week Wait will surely, deservedly find sympathetic audiences … an insightful, moving tale.” ― Terry Hong, Shelf Awareness “Full of honesty and vulnerability … Two-Week Wait will appeal to readers of memoir and graphic novels alike.” ― Adam Ford, Books+Publishing “Anyone looking for the thoughts of someone who has gone through the journey of trying to conceive, infertility testing, of deciding what treatments to pursue, of determining to continue the path, and IVF or is looking for tips on what to do and not to do when talking about infertility and IVF will find a good resource in this book … Mara Wild does a fantastic job at providing context to the story and illustrating the invisible emotions and pain … It gives the reader an empathetic look at the experience. I recommend this to anyone wanting to know more about the infertility and IVF process, especially from a mental health perspective.” ―Alice Jaggers, Graphic Medicine “ Two-Week Wait is as much a medical text as it is a depiction of the emotional, corporeal and financial vicissitudes, that are commonplace in pat