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Boston Metaphysical Society - Chapter Two
Nominated for Best Comic/Graphic Novel at the 2014 Geekie Awards and the recipient of an HONORABLE MENTION for best Comics/Graphic Novel at the 2013 Geekie Awards, Boston Metaphysical Society was also nominated for best webcomic at the 2013 and 2014 Steampunk Chronicles Reader's Choice Awards and a 2012 Airship Award (SteamCon).
This is the second chapter in the six-issue mini-series of the webcomic BOSTON METAPHYSICAL SOCIETY.
It continues the story of Samuel, Caitlin and Granville as they search for an entity known as "The Shifter" while dealing with their day job battling supernatural forces in late 1800's Boston.
The edition contains the 22 page comic with 2 pages of extras. You can buy it at http://www.bostonmetaphysicalsociety.com
Digital Special Editions are available through Amazon, Nook, DriveThruComics.com and Emanga.com (30+ pages of extras)
This is the second chapter in the six-issue mini-series of the webcomic BOSTON METAPHYSICAL SOCIETY.
It continues the story of Samuel, Caitlin and Granville as they search for an entity known as "The Shifter" while dealing with their day job battling supernatural forces in late 1800's Boston.
The edition contains the 22 page comic with 2 pages of extras. You can buy it at http://www.bostonmetaphysicalsociety.com
Digital Special Editions are available through Amazon, Nook, DriveThruComics.com and Emanga.com (30+ pages of extras)
24 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 2013
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About the author
Madeleine Holly-Rosing
38 books86 followersA TV, feature film, comic book writer, and novelist, Madeleine is the winner of the Sloan Fellowship for screenwriting, and the Gold Aurora and Bronze Telly for a PSA produced by Women In Film. She also won numerous awards while completing the UCLA MFA Program in Screenwriting. Having run five successful Kickstarter campaigns, Madeleine also teaches a seminar on crowdfunding at Pulp Fiction Books in Culver City as well as guest lectured at Scriptwriters Network and Dreamworks Animation.
Her debut novel, Boston Metaphysical Society: A Storm of Secrets not only received a Silver Medal in the Science Fiction/Fantasy category of the Feathered Quill Book Awards, but also received The Write Companion Award for Best Overall TOP PICK in the Adult, Children’s and Young Adult categories.
Nominated for a 2012 Airship Award (SteamCon) and a 2013, 2014 and 2015 Steampunk Chronicles Reader's Choice Award, the webcomic received an Honorable Mention at the 2013 GEEKIE AWARDS and was nominated in the Best Comic/Graphic Novel category in 2014.
Other comic projects include the short story, The Scout which is part of The 4th Monkey anthology, The Sanctuary (The Edgar Allan Poe Chronicles anthology), The Marriage Counselor ( The Cthulhu is Hard to Spell anthology) and the upcoming The Airship Pirate which will be part of The Rum Row anthology.
She also has an anthology of short stories and novellas called Boston Metaphysical Society: Prelude
The Boston Metaphysical Society short story, Here Abide Monsters, is part of the Some Time Later anthology from Thinking Ink publishers.
The first Boston Metaphysical Society novel, A Storm of Secrets, was released in 2018.
Formerly a nationally ranked epee fencer, she has competed nationally and internationally and an is an avid reader of science fiction, steampunk, fantasy and historical military fiction. Madeleine lives with her rocket scientist husband.
Please visit the web comic at http://www.bostonmetaphysicalsociety.com and the Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/BostonMetaphy...
Her debut novel, Boston Metaphysical Society: A Storm of Secrets not only received a Silver Medal in the Science Fiction/Fantasy category of the Feathered Quill Book Awards, but also received The Write Companion Award for Best Overall TOP PICK in the Adult, Children’s and Young Adult categories.
Nominated for a 2012 Airship Award (SteamCon) and a 2013, 2014 and 2015 Steampunk Chronicles Reader's Choice Award, the webcomic received an Honorable Mention at the 2013 GEEKIE AWARDS and was nominated in the Best Comic/Graphic Novel category in 2014.
Other comic projects include the short story, The Scout which is part of The 4th Monkey anthology, The Sanctuary (The Edgar Allan Poe Chronicles anthology), The Marriage Counselor ( The Cthulhu is Hard to Spell anthology) and the upcoming The Airship Pirate which will be part of The Rum Row anthology.
She also has an anthology of short stories and novellas called Boston Metaphysical Society: Prelude
The Boston Metaphysical Society short story, Here Abide Monsters, is part of the Some Time Later anthology from Thinking Ink publishers.
The first Boston Metaphysical Society novel, A Storm of Secrets, was released in 2018.
Formerly a nationally ranked epee fencer, she has competed nationally and internationally and an is an avid reader of science fiction, steampunk, fantasy and historical military fiction. Madeleine lives with her rocket scientist husband.
Please visit the web comic at http://www.bostonmetaphysicalsociety.com and the Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/BostonMetaphy...
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November 20, 2016
Darn good character development. Lots of subtle little things, like Houdini not bowing to Granville because Granville's black or Caitlin calling everyone "sir" because she's poor and they are of a higher class. Very good. The art is enjoyable and I love all the steampunk. Did not see that plot twist coming at the end, either. Excited for more!
September 18, 2017
I am pleased with how the plot is developing. My favorite part was the first page where a rat jumps out of the panel and a pull cart man is struck by a bolt of lightning(?) Many characters appeared at once, and I will be keeping track of them by their facial hair. Houdini and Edison are both clean-shaven, so I will have to keep track of them by their neckwear. I can't wait to find out what happens next!
October 18, 2016
Here we see the story really begin to take off. The writing and art remain consistently good. I like the detail of giving the gentlemen different ties. And of course I appreciate the abbreviation Bell, Edison, Tesla, and Houdini utilize for their organization.
May 7, 2013
The latest installment in Madeline Holly-Rosing's grand epic introduces the first direct encounter with the paranormal as well as indicating there is more to some of the characters than meets the eye.
The world of Boston Metaphysical Society is an alternate version of Earth in which technology and society have developed somewhat differently than in out own world. Noted figures such as Harry Houdini and Nikola Tesla appear but only have some things in common with the ones we know so well. Here, what is paranormal in our world is accepted as quite normal -- ghosts and spirits are a matter of fact, not mere speculation. It is a rich and detailed world where anything can happen -- and often does.
This particular episode is focused on the appearance of a monster who appears from another dimension to kill then return whence it came. Samuel Hunter, the former Pinkerton Detective looking for answers about the death of his wife, thinks he has one solution to the monster. His scientific compatriots have another. When the monster appears the ensuing battle gives the advantage to the scientists but the victory leaves many questions unanswered. The monster, it appears, was man-made and determining who the maker is and why the monster was created are left unanswered, for now. It also seems Caitlin is more than simply a poor Irish girl whose father was a spirit photographer but what is she all about? Hopefully the answers will be provided in a future installment.
Ms. Holly-Rosing has also created an interesting approach to storytelling in having the webcomic at the heart but with several novellas that further describe the milieu in which the webcomic exists and provide more delineated portraits of the characters. One need not read the novellas to enjoy the webcomic (or vice versa) but together they provide a far more complete and interesting portrait of the people and society.
The world of Boston Metaphysical Society is an alternate version of Earth in which technology and society have developed somewhat differently than in out own world. Noted figures such as Harry Houdini and Nikola Tesla appear but only have some things in common with the ones we know so well. Here, what is paranormal in our world is accepted as quite normal -- ghosts and spirits are a matter of fact, not mere speculation. It is a rich and detailed world where anything can happen -- and often does.
This particular episode is focused on the appearance of a monster who appears from another dimension to kill then return whence it came. Samuel Hunter, the former Pinkerton Detective looking for answers about the death of his wife, thinks he has one solution to the monster. His scientific compatriots have another. When the monster appears the ensuing battle gives the advantage to the scientists but the victory leaves many questions unanswered. The monster, it appears, was man-made and determining who the maker is and why the monster was created are left unanswered, for now. It also seems Caitlin is more than simply a poor Irish girl whose father was a spirit photographer but what is she all about? Hopefully the answers will be provided in a future installment.
Ms. Holly-Rosing has also created an interesting approach to storytelling in having the webcomic at the heart but with several novellas that further describe the milieu in which the webcomic exists and provide more delineated portraits of the characters. One need not read the novellas to enjoy the webcomic (or vice versa) but together they provide a far more complete and interesting portrait of the people and society.
December 15, 2013
Boston Metaphysical Society is a webcomic intended to be a six issue miniseries. Currently it is in the middle of Chapter 3.
The opening chapter contains a lot of important information about BMS's world and characters. You'll miss quite a bit by starting here - go back to the beginning.
Note: I am reviewing the comics that comprise this collection, not the printed edition (and thus not any additional material).
After introducing the characters and establishing the basics of the world in chapter 1, BMS escalates the main plot in this second issue. Our disparate groups of main characters interact, illuminating some interesting dynamics as well as deftly conveying more critical background information. The different character attitudes, approaches and agendas are very intriguing and well developed. The mix of historical figures and original characters continues to be a highlight. There's a reveal at the end that acts as a great hook into the next issue.
There are themes of class distinction woven in to the story's benefit and depth while still keeping the overall focus on action and danger. There's almost too much going on but it's all balanced nicely and stays on the proper side of overload. The "science" of BMS (including the paranormal aspects) is consistent, well explained and engaging. The art is quite good and has a suitable style that adds to the story's atmosphere.
Chapter 2 of Boston Metaphysical Society is a strong follow up to chapter 1's promising start. It's a very unique and enjoyable read and I'm quite looking forward to more.
The opening chapter contains a lot of important information about BMS's world and characters. You'll miss quite a bit by starting here - go back to the beginning.
Note: I am reviewing the comics that comprise this collection, not the printed edition (and thus not any additional material).
After introducing the characters and establishing the basics of the world in chapter 1, BMS escalates the main plot in this second issue. Our disparate groups of main characters interact, illuminating some interesting dynamics as well as deftly conveying more critical background information. The different character attitudes, approaches and agendas are very intriguing and well developed. The mix of historical figures and original characters continues to be a highlight. There's a reveal at the end that acts as a great hook into the next issue.
There are themes of class distinction woven in to the story's benefit and depth while still keeping the overall focus on action and danger. There's almost too much going on but it's all balanced nicely and stays on the proper side of overload. The "science" of BMS (including the paranormal aspects) is consistent, well explained and engaging. The art is quite good and has a suitable style that adds to the story's atmosphere.
Chapter 2 of Boston Metaphysical Society is a strong follow up to chapter 1's promising start. It's a very unique and enjoyable read and I'm quite looking forward to more.
June 28, 2014
Another great addition to the mini-series. Caitlin is my favorite character - her intelligence and wit make me smile.
May 1, 2013
This graphic novel just gets more and more intriguing! I love it!
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