Fire and Water - Based on a true story: A fantasy Graphic Novel full of Beautiful Illustrations - Perfect for Romantics - Paperback

by Craig Jackson (Illustrator), Jo Eshuys (Author)

What do you do when you fall in love with someone forbidden? This is the story of Maji and Amoto, two children from different clans, who grew up together as friends and then, as teenagers, fell in love. A forbidden love. A love their community aimed to crush.But, unwilling to obey, the young couple eloped in the dead of night. In a twist of irony their best friend, Kiwanja, was sent to hunt them down and bring them back for punishment, possibly death. However Maji and Amoto disappeared into the remotest part of the desert and he returned empty handed.Over the years the two lovers were rarely sighted and eventually everyone assumed they had perished in the harsh desert. However this is not the end of their story.....

Author Biography

Craig Jackson - illustrator At just 25 Craig was the Art Director for the opening of Warner Bros Movie World. He has been the senior illustrator for numerous popular education texts, picking up best seller status on the way. Craig worked for several years to complete the large paintings that make up Fire & Water. His flair, skill and incredible attention to detail have come together to create these amazing illustrations. Jo Eshuys - author Jo has co-authored several very successful education texts. He has won several awards and topped the best seller list on many occasions. In Fire & Water Jo has allowed the passion in the story to drive the language style: from light hearted limericks, to gentle haikus, from frightening screams, to powerful dialogues and whispering elegies.