Life is peaceful and nineteen year-old Clairabelle Keita lives blissfully sheltered until tragedy strikes. Following the brutal decimation of her village, she uncovers the sinister hand of The Seventh Kingdom behind this heinous event and is left blindsided with one question: why? Fueled by a determination to get answers and revenge, Clairabelle embarks on a journey of vengeance and searches for the elusive colleagues of her father's past to help her. Yet, as she seeks justice, new revelations about her family history emerge, threatening to shatter her world once more.
This seinen manga series is a unique cyberpunk adventure filled with themes about social apathy, disillusionment, and family dysfunction all presented by fantastical characters and a breath-taking world. As Clairabelle wanders across the planet Pretoria, she not only battles overwhelmingly powerful foes after her but also her own internal storms. She's forced to reckon with the juxtaposition of revenge and redemption, resilience and resignation--but more importantly, hope. Can Clairabelle endure her journey to The Seventh Kingdom or will the process (and its truths) send her on a destructive downward spiral?
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About the Author
R.J. Atkinson
Robbie J. Atkinson is a creative, entrepreneur, and activist known for her avant-garde storytelling. Celebrated for her innovative approach, Atkinson blends intricate red herrings and dramatic elements within thriller, action, and sci-fi genres, elevating character and plot complexity. Her works, including the psychological horror short film "Kalimba" and the manga series "The Seventh Kingdom: Fukushuu no Oukoku," utilize fictional settings to provide allegorical commentary on race, class, and culture. With a diverse background in music, film, and education, Atkinson holds a Bachelor's in Film & Video with a minor in Music from Georgia State University and a Master's in Digital Production. Through the founding of RPX Media Production and her nonprofit FIER (pronounced "fire") she has been recognized for her efforts to foster hope, connection, resilience, and authenticity through her dark yet uplifting narratives.
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