Arcana: The Lost Heirs

In a world ruled by ancient spells and silent power, five young witches are about to discover that the truth is the most dangerous magic of all.

James, Daphne, Koko and Sonny have always known the Arcana - a secretive society of witches governed by the enigmatic Majors - as home. Eli Jones, however, hadn't even known other witches existed . . . until he meets James.

Inducted into the Arcana, Eli soon finds more than just spells and secrets within its walls, including the family he never had and a blossoming romance with James.

But beneath the Arcana's magical surface, something sinister is stirring. And when the group delves deeper into the mystery surrounding the deaths of their parents and the Majors' ascent, they discover that the Arcana's power comes at a cost - and they may be the ones fated to pay it.

To break the curse, they'll have to confront the past. To save each other, they'll have to risk everything.

A stunning graphic novel about the families we choose, the love we fight for and the courage it takes to break the cycle.

Review

[A] cool graphic novel. . . this is one I predict will do well with all teenagers, whether they are already into graphic novels or not. -- Charlotte Eyre ― The Bookseller

An unapologetically queer story thateffectively explores an intriguing mystery. ― Kirkus

Readers will enjoy the mysteries of the new magical universe, as well as the genuine and adorable queer relationships . . . This should fly off shelves. ― School Library Journal

This stunning graphic novel will immerse KS4 students in family secrets, surprising bravery and buried truths. ― The School Reading List

About the Author

Sam Prentice-Jones is an author-illustrator living in Brighton. He graduated from Arts University Bournemouth in 2019 with a BA Hons in Illustration, specializing in digital, graphic, character-based work. Sam likes to create work that celebrates diversity and queer culture and began his career by curating a queer illustration magazine titled POOF Magazine which ran 2019-2021. Since then, Sam has gone on to create work for the worlds of book publishing, web design, advertising and product design as well as being featured in art fairs across the UK. He is the author of the graphic novel Arcana: The Lost Heirs.