Hoping to secure a future for his children, an aging Alaskan crime boss looks to retire and divide his empire amongst his three heirs. But when his idealistic son refuses the inheritance, the old man disowns him. This turns out to be a fatal mistake as he sees his cold-blooded daughters turn to use their new-found power and influence against him.

"Already fighting a vicious storm, a rural Indiana town loses power halfway through Orson Welles' 'War of the worlds' broadcast having never learned the infamous radio play is a hoax. Fearing the worst is upon them, four diverse families band together in an effort to make it through the night. Tensions build, however, as long suppressed emotions and unsettled conflicts surface, and it isn't long before all involved realize they have more to fear from each other than they do the 'alien invasion' heading their way"--P. [4] of cover.

This graphic novel set pairs two psychological suspense novels, each featuring the engrossing artwork of an acclaimed artist. In "The Broadcast," a family in the countryside begins to fear for their lives after hearing Orson Welles's historic "The War of the Worlds" radio program. And when their neighbors arrive at the door seeking help, the tension of the day brings to the surface long-suppressed emotions and conflicts as well as a violent reckoning on a dark and stormy night. The novel "Family Ties" finds an aging Alaskan crime boss looking to retire and divide his empire among his heirs. But when his idealistic son refuses the inheritance, the old man disowns him. This proves to be a fatal mistake, as his cold-blooded daughters use their new-found power and influence against him. An epic tale of betrayal and loss, this engrossing graphic novel is a mix of "King Lear" and "The Godfather" set in Alaska. Together, these thrillers are not for the faint of heart.