Publisher's Synopsis
Now a multi-award-winning graphic novel, The Cautioner's Tale is a beautifully illustrated murder mystery steeped in political satire. Awards include: Readers' Favorite 5 Star AwardReviewers' Choice Award from Reader ViewsNew Apple's Award For Excellence in Independent PublishingAmerican Fiction Award from American BookfestReaders' Favorite Book Award Bronze Medal(Please see the author's website for more information: https: //www.iamrmwilburn.com)The world was not destroyed by the Last Great War, but its history was. Is mankind is doomed to repeat past mistakes? Herr Bigly Rump seems to think so and will stop at nothing to win the election to head the World Leadership Council. When Dr. Parsimonious Creed, head of the World Leadership Council, is murdered, his home ransacked, and important files stolen, billionaire Herr Bigly Rump graciously volunteers to take over the world in his absence. Contenders for the position are either murdered or jailed, leaving only Herr Rump in the running until Dr. Creed's assistant, a young investigator named Mary Morgan who is suspicious of the Rump's motivation, enters the race to stop him.Mysterious circumstances lead to a shocking victory for the Rump, granting his wish for world domination. His first act is to ban the notion of history and all investigations into the past, calling them "witch hunts." But knowing Mary may have information that could lead to his downfall, the Rump immediately declares her a criminal for having run against him and he sends out the hounds to find her. Out of a job and on the run, Mary does her best to remain in the shadows, but when she begins receiving letters from citizens around the world to help get rid of the tyrannical Rump, she has little choice but to act. As the bodies of her allies begin to pile up, Mary devises a plan to oust the Rump from power. But, little does she know how eager her enemies are to be rid of him as well. Could she be making matters worse? The Cautioner's Tale is just the beginning! Mary Morgan's adventures continue in the upcoming second book of the trilogy Mary Morgan's Journal, The Rescuer's Tale. Visit https: //www.iamrmwilburn.com for details