Janus Silang and the Creature of Tabon
By (Author) Edgar Calabia Samar
Adapted by Carljoe Javier
Illustrated by Natasha Ringor
Illustrated by Mervin Malonzo
Tuttle Publishing
Tuttle Publishing
5th September 2023
United States
Young Adult
Fiction
Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: Crime, mystery and thrillers
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Fantasy
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Mysteries and the unexplained
Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: Fantasy, esoteric
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Horror and ghost stories, chillers
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Science and technology
Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: Horror / supernatural
Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: Science fiction
Technothriller
741.5973
Paperback
176
Width 152mm, Height 229mm
397g
Age range 16+
Monsters live in the darkest corners of our dreams, existing only as nightmares, but sometimes they find a way out. When dreams and the waking world collide how can we know what is real Janus Silang and the Creature of Tabon tells the chilling tale of a boy's courageous actions amidst a shadowy world and his struggle to overcome the nightmares in his waking life.
Janus is like most teenage he argues with his parents, wishes he had a girlfriend, and is obsessed with video games, especially one where the players fight against monsters from Philippine folklore. It's all very ordinary, until one day when everything falls apart.
During an online tournament at a local internet cafe, all the players fall dead, save for Janus. The horror deepens as the deaths multiply across the country and Janus is contacted by a stranger, a survivor of the tournaments like himself, who asks to help solve the mystery. Along the way, Janus discovers a hidden truth in the game he has been playing and its connection with a nightmarish creature from the ancient caves of Tabon that threatens to destroy everything he holds dear.
Adapted from the Philippine National Book Award-winning novel, Janus Silang and the Creature of Tabon takes the reader on a journey of discovery as Janus learns the truth about the supernatural realm of mythical creatures that surround us and how he and his family is connected to this magical world.
'Finally, a hero like Janus Silang claims his space in our imagination. He rises above the challenges and gives hope a bright star leading us out of the darkness.' Dan Matutina, award-winning illustrator and graphic designer
Edgar Calabia Samar is a Filipino poet and novelist from San Pablo City, Philippines. His books have received numerous recognitions that include the Philippine National Book Award, the NCCA Writer's Prize, the Palanca Award, the Philippine Children's Book Award, and the Man Asian Literary Prize. He has published nine novels and four poetry collections. He is also an associate professor at Ateneo de Manila University. His website is at edgarcalabiasamar.com.
Carljoe Javier is a writer who explores the psyche of the Philippine diaspora in his writings. He is an avid fan of video games, sci-fi, comic books and everything geeky. Currently, he is the CEO of PumaPodcast, an award-winning podcasting and audio production company.
Natasha Ringor is an illustrator based in the Philippines. Her illustrations have appeared in numerous children's books, comic books and video games. She is an art director for McCann Worldgroup, an international marketing and advertising agency.