Other Works
The Illustrated USG in China
Poison and pistols, thieves and treachery, bandits and naval battles, opium addicts and mysterious Caliphs and love triangles — readers will find it all in this richly illustrated collection of short stories.
Will the daughter of the first farmer save her mother from the clan’s hunters? Can young Ning Po save “Uriah Ess Grant” from assassination and pull China back from the brink of war?
President Grant’s little-heralded trip around the world is the setting for the title story in Tom Durwood’s collection of old-fashioned adventure fiction.
Young protagonists take on overwhelming obstacles in a wide range of historical eras. Spectacular full-color artwork by an international cast of rising artists brings these characters and their perils to life.
A most unusual take on history, these stories reminiscent of Louis L’Amour and Robert W. Howard introduces teen heroes, each standing at crucial moments in history. Will they survive adversity, swordplay, and heartbreak to save to hour?
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The Illustrated Colonials
Six rich kids from around the globe join the Bostonian cause, finding love and treachery along the path to liberty. A new perspective one on of history’s most fascinating moments.
Amply illustrated edition of a young-adult historical fiction novella. Unique entry into the robust universe of graphic novels and illustrated books. An attention-getting front-list literary property featuring multicultural characters and settings. Classic adventure of enduring quality designed to backlist.
A celebration of America from a new global perspective, The Illustrated Colonials features a wealth of original illustrations by rising artists Cristina Pritelli, Mai Nguyen, Simon Gardner, Timothee Mathon, Lorenzo Natale, and others. The story’s dramatic visuals range from painterly portraits to storybook landscapes and moody cinematic action sequences. Innovative design by Dennis Umaly of Javelin Design.
An entertaining adventure that revisits the original spirit of the American Revolution as well as its global impact.
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The Illustrated Boatman’s Daughter
A darkly cryptic message engraved on their hilts proves prophetic, and young Matthias is faced with a life-changing choice.
An Egyptian girl fights amid intrigue and corruption for the completion of the world’s greatest man-made waterway.
Richly illustrated edition of a young-adult historical fiction novella. Unique entry into the robust universe of graphic novels and illustrated books. An attention-getting front-list literary property featuring multicultural characters and settings. Classic adventure of enduring quality designed to backlist.
A dose of history for lovers of mystery and thrillers. “The Boatman’s Daughter” is an old-fashioned epic adventure story complete with swashbuckling fights, treachery and assassins. Readers will find revenge and heartbreak, anguish and love, secret identities, brave deeds in the face of overwhelming odds — and a new perspective on one of history’s great tales.
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Empire and Literature
https://www.amazon.com/Empire-Literature-Student-Friendly-Lens-Humanities-ebook/dp/B07K5GW6M9
A supplemental text which looks at literature (and film and art as well) in the light of empire’s four stages: seeds, rising, high, and falling. Herman Melville, George Orwell and film-maker John Ford are given in-depth treatment. ”An exceptional pedagogical tool … clear and concise.” – Andrei Ionescu, PhD ”Tom Durwood provides a useful resource for teachers and professors with this ebook. A valuable critical lens that could be applicable to secondary and collegiate literature, humanities, or interdisciplinary studies … A rich literary criticism framework, which can be applied just as easily to rigorous literature as to high-interest pop-culture references.” Meredith Wallace M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, University of Virginia High school English teacher
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High Sierras
A young sheriff’s deputy stakes his claim on a girl’s heart. In a deadly shoot-out, he is surprised by love. A graphic-novel style adaptation of an original story. Includes the full text, author’s note, and historical context.
“Gorgeously written … grab these books.” Kerri Irish, Comfy Reader book blog
“A new perspective on historical events. The stories and art are gripping…” Comicsverse
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The Jade Necklace
An adventure set against the dying days of the High Maya. A young thief rescues a mysterious girl from the palace guard and faces a riddle.
“The debut of a wonderful writer.”
Laraine Herring, Monsoons, Lost Fathers and Lay My Sorrow Down
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The Caliph's Gift
“The Caliph’s Gift” is an exceedingly polished and well-crafted story. Meticulously researched … complex and interesting. — Sarah Park Rankin
“The influence of the East and Africa on trade is one of the most important stories in history and yet it is never told in this country.”
— Rob Clough, HighLow Comics
