War of Wheetago: Roth’s First Book

Bold and Ancient Beasts Walk Among Us

The publishing game changes again. “Wheetago War Roth Book 1” is fresh off the press. The creatives? Richard Van Camp and Christopher Shy, renowned in their fields. Their latest offering intertwines Indigenous horror with a hint of “Walking Dead” and a splash of Dene lore.

Legend in the Making

“Snow on the ground? Keep their name to a whisper.” That’s the rule about Wheetago. These macabre entities, once safely frozen under permafrost, are now loose thanks to industrial greed. And they’re hungry, too.

The Unlikely Band of Heroes

Salvation may lie in an unlikely alliance. A hero – the Child Finder – battles for his humanity after surviving a Wheetago attack. He allies with a mother, her young son, and a ragtag group of convicts. They face the ancient horrors together.

The Birth of a Nightmare

Van Camp, a bestselling Tlicho Dene author, and the artist Shy teamed up for this Eisner-nominated graphic novel. The result? A spine-chilling saga about parenthood, fighting monstrous enemies and the desperate struggle to cling to humanness in the face of the unthinkable.

Behind The Pages

“The challenge was finding Roth’s style,” says Shy. “The reconciliation between the terrifying Wheetago and the primal nature of Indigenous narratives wasn’t straightforward.” Countless sketches, storyboards and color concepts passed by before the universe of “Roth” eventually took shape.

A Haunting Tale in the Making

The editor, Alexander Finbow, vouches for the compelling nature of the tale. “When Richard first presented the Wheetago series to me,” recalls Finbow, “I was entranced.” Finbow highlights how the stories weave traditional Dene lore and current societal warnings, promising a thrilling narrative ride.

Eager Anticipation

Before you grab a copy, check out an exclusive peek of “Wheetago War Roth Book 1” right here. Get ready for this horror-filled rollercoaster exploring monsters, love, and the ultimate fight for survival.