Ballinacrack Book 2 Launches
After a lot of work, and a lot of fun, Book 2 in the Ballinacrack Chronicles is finally here! Get ready for An Incredibly Daring Heist Brought to you by a Ten Year Old Criminal Mastermind! The series is written by local Athlone author James Hannon, with me once again bringing the story to life through illustrations.
The first book introduced us to the magical town of Ballinacrack, a quirky midlands town in Ireland with its very own portal to different dimensions. Superheroes, aliens, and witches are just everyday folks in Ballinacrack. Our hero, “Boring” Barry, loves his unusual neighbours – his best friend is an alien, after all – but he’d much rather keep his life quiet than dive into adventures. I bet you can guess how well that worked out for him…
In Book 2, we’re back in Ballinacrack, but this time, outside forces are determined to teach the town a lesson for hoarding its supernatural secrets. Cue the heist of the century! Barry finds himself facing off against a 10-year-old criminal genius. Will he rise to the challenge, or will the town’s secrets be stolen for good?
As always, I had a great time working on the character designs and illustrations for this book. I leaned even further into my love for 90s manga, pushing the comic book style with split-screen effects and dynamic panels to amp up the action scenes. It was fun to experiment and bring even more energy to the story.
If you’re a fan of quirky characters, magical towns, and stories that blend humour with heart, this one’s for you. Step into the world of Ballinacrack and join Barry on his latest adventure – you won’t regret it!
Ready to explore Ballinacrack? Grab your copy of Book 2 today and let the adventure begin!