The Bend of Luck (signed copies)

“Both a lyrical modern-day fable and a somber crime drama that turns on a touch of magic realism and the true, intricate twists of fate and chance that connect people to one another… Never dull for an instant; lyrical, somber… immensely satisfying.”  – Booklist (Starred Review)

“A deadpan acceptance of absurd coincidences that place the work in an uncanny valley between realism and fantasy. Hoeys’ fans will find this interlude offers layers and rewards multiple readings.”
– Publishers Weekly

“The Bend of Luck is a twisting tale from sibling duo Peter and Maria Hoey that very much lives up to the kind of book I’ve come to expect from Top Shelf Productions. The Bend of Luck is a fascinating read in that it shows that the universe ultimately seeks balance and short term gains can’t be maintained forever.” – Biff Bam Pop

“The Bend Of Luck becomes an object, implicitly a treasure box waiting to reveal itself to whomever finds and opens it. …Reading this story gave me pause to reflect on the randomness of events, serendipitous turns, and the nature of luck in my life. The Bend Of Luck should appeal to readers looking for introspective stories which in this instance end on a happy note.” – Gay League

“The static rhythms of grief and regret are captured in ways I would have thought as improbable as preserving beads of luck in a bottle… Hypnotic and continually intriguing.”— Hilobrow

THE BEND OF LUCK

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Imagine a world where Luck, the most ephemeral of ideas, has a physical form. Precious stones of luck, mined like gold, are worn as bringers of fortune. But luck breaks both ways. While the blue gems may grant advantage to those who wear them, their blessing is fickle and unpredictable. In the blink of an eye, good luck can turn to bad.

We follow the life of a man who comes into possession of some powerful stones — but the success enjoyed by the father goes awry when he tries to pass this luck onto his son. This graphic novel tale is told in alternating scenes between the two generations, The Bend of Luck follows felicity’s course, like an arrow, through a family’s destiny.

In Stores: August 2, 2022
The Bend of Luck
Top Shelf Productions
184 full-color pages
8.5 x 8.5″ with french flaps
ISBN 9781603095099