This poignant graphic novel brings to life, vividly, the journey of a young woman to reclaim the traumatic landscape of her past.
"It was a simple life; a peaceful life," narrator Tara muses in Ram Khatri's pained, humane graphic novel. "At least that's what I thought in my childhood innocence." Justice chronicles, from young Tara's perspective, the end of that innocence, which comes to her Nepali family farm in the form of war.
First, in the early 2000s, her nation is torn between Maoist revolutionaries and government forces, with her father increasingly pressured to take a side. As neighbors turn on each other, and young people are hauled away to fight, Tara's parents attempt to persevere without involving themselves. But soon soldiers are searching their home as the children hide in the barn, and when the worst happens Tara blames herself.
Justice: A Tale of the Nepali Civil War is the story of a young girl's journey to reclaim the life she left behind during the unforgiving conflict of the Nepali Civil War. With its sublime settings, diverse characters, and riveting narrative, the girl learns the truth about the life that she left behind.
The graphic novel Justice is the first book of its planned three-book series.
Hoena, Blake: - Blake Hoena, besides being a developmental editor, is a script doctor extraordinaire. He is the author of dozens of graphic novels and many other books. His published works have been licensed through DC Comics, National Geographic Kids, and Sports Illustrated Kids as well as being favorably reviewed in Booklist, School Library Journal, and Publishers Weekly.
Khatri, Ram: - Translator of Franz Kafka's 'The Metamorphosis' in Nepali, Ram has worked as the managing editor and publishing manager for academic and commercial publishers in the United States. Originally from the Himalayan country of Nepal, he holds an M.S. in publishing from Pace University, New York, and an M.A. in English literature from Tribhuwan University, Kathmandu. Ram is always fascinated by truly diverse, unrepresented, and heartwarming stories that touch lives. When he isn't working, Ram loves interacting with people from different cultures and backgrounds. Social Media: Twitter- @KcChandraram Facebook- @books.ramckhatri
Santra & Lilamani: - 'Sandipan Santra' is a digital artist based in India. Having earned his diploma in metallurgical engineering, Sandipan has illustrated some dozen books and comic books, for both children and adults. His work includes the illustrated Nepali version of Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis. His specialties and interests are in character and book cover designs, as well as concept art.'Ingrid Lilamani' is a freelance illustrator and digital artist from Albania. From a young age, she made absolutely everything into miniature books. After earning her diploma in environmental engineering, she decided to follow her passion for art. She feels like she is on a vacation while working as an illustrator for comics and graphic novels.
