The diplomat killed was a froglike Squib, part of a group interested in investing in putting wind turbines on the empty ice fields, but he was apparently up to some more questionable activity as well. What makes this mystery so much fun is the off-kilter version of the 1970s they’re in, from familiar elements like 8-track disco music and an oil-based energy crisis to the truly strange, like magic once extracted from now-extinct whales, a world with multiple humanoid races, and the city of Titanshade, built next to a mountain in a frozen wasteland over a region of thermal vents, next to the now-depleted oil fields that once kept the nation running. Cover by Chris McGrath.Ī diplomat is murdered and Carter, an honest homicide cop out of favor, decides to bull his way through the halls of power and privilege to solve the case, getting into lots of trouble along the way, helped by his newbie partner. While skeptical, Nightshad eventually fought alongside him when they joined the High Guard and battled Zodiak's Armada in the Void and in the final battle, where Nightshade was a part of the first wave of fighters against the Armada.Dan Stout, Titanshade ( DAW 978-0-7564-1486-3, $26.00, 403pp, hc) March 2019. When he healed and returned to Earth, he aided the newly freed Amanda in operating the Dimensional Gateway and was shocked to see Torus' twin come out of it, along with a piece of Vatak, who wanted to pledge allegiance to the Titans. When peace came, he joined Andris' elite squad to fight Vatak and nearly died against Vatak's Shadow Guardians. When the uprising began, Nightshade was first stationed with Zenith's communications squadron, then was transferred to the frontlines and attacked the U.N.'s main base. thanks to how they treated traders like his parents. When the Rebels revealed the United Nations' sordid deeds, Nightshade gladly stayed by Andris' side, not trusting the U.N. Nightshade became a bit nicer when he formed a friendship with the noble Cyril, and integrated better into the team. Nonetheless, Nightshade proved himself as a worthy asset in battle and was recruited alongside Cyril, Stalor, and Zenith. Birthplace: Auckland, New Zealand.Ĭocky, rowdy, and an overall nuisance thanks to his dad's "Take what you want" teachings, Nightshade was Andris' last choice for new agents. Nightshade is a member of the Titan Force and Titan High Guard.
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