Maverick, the YA imprint of Mad Cave Studios, announced Silver Vessels, an original graphic novel by Steve Orlando and Katie Vecchio, will arrive in March 2024.
What happens when a bunch of teens get together at the Florida Keys for an unforgettable summer of Treasure hunting?
After obsessing over a history lesson at school, Joshua enlists his two best friends to travel to the Florida Keys for the summer to hunt for the treasure of Our Lady of Atocha, a Spanish treasure galleon and the most widely known vessel of a fleet of ships that sank in a hurricane off the Florida Keys in 1622. Staying up, sneaking out, and searching for a legendary buried treasure is just the beginning of the summer of their lives!
In a press release, weriter Steve Orlando said, “What started with the idea of celebrating the rich history of the Florida Keys, as well as the iconic rite of passage known as summer vacation, grew into something even bigger: an adventure not just about seeking treasure, but seeking truth. And an epic that questions just what role treasure hunters play on the modern stage–as always, the sagest wisdom is found through the lens of youth, when nothing is impossible. And that goes for tracking down three legendary silver ships, as well as finally unpacking what those wild teenage friendships and feelings truly mean. Being part of this team taught me so much about a place I’ve come to love–and it gave me and all involved one of the greatest boons in the creative world: the chance to create the book you wished you’d had as a kid. I can’t wait for the world to see this gem!”
Silver Vessels is scheduled to arrive in March 2024.