Loui Libros

This is the first half of the story of Barnabus, the patriarch of the Sackett clan, and his migration to North America in 1600. His saga begins when he discovers a purse of gold coins in the mud of Devil's Dyke in Finland. On the run from English authorities, he meets and marries Abigail Tempany, the daughter of a sea captain. Nick Bardle, the master of a merchant vessel, the Jolly Jack, is half pirate, ready to take any advantage of any activity promising a profit. He shanghais Barnabus, intending to lose him overboard somewhere en route to the Indies. Barnabus proves too good a seaman to waste, and his murder is delayed too long. He and others escape and travel inland.

Kéli, a reckless teenager, yearns to undergo the Katafali ritual to prove his manhood within his tribe, yet struggles to reconcile his desires with the peaceful beliefs of his people. When Anansi, a sorcerer, foresees an impending invasion by foreigners wielding deadly power, the clan faces a moral dilemma between their non-violent principles and the need for defense. Blending manga with African griot traditions, this action-packed Shonen explores the themes of growth, cultural conflict, and the impact of actions versus consequences, all through Loui's vibrant storytelling.