Joe Golem and the Drowning City by Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden

Set in an alternate reality where Manhattan is drowning in 30 feet of water, this book tells the story of a young girl named Molly, whose friend and mentor, Felix, is kidnapped by strange creatures in rubber suits.  Molly must fight the forces of evil magic to save Felix and the world with the help of detective Simon Hodge and his assistant, Joe Golem.  This illustrated steampunk novel is recommended for all young adults in a public or school library setting.

Index Card Synopsis:
--1970’s New York City
--Manhattan underwater (the Drowning City)
--Scavengers, water rats—very dangerous
--Felix Orlov: psychic and magician in his 80’s
--Molly McHugh: Felix’s friend and assistant, 14 years old
--Simon Hodge: Detective, part man part automaton
--Joe Golem: Simon’s assistant, super-human strength
--Kidnapping
--Magic
--Battle to save Felix and the world

Learn More

Visit the websites of Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden to learn more about them and find out about what other projects they've been working on.  Friend Mignola on Facebook or follow him on Twitter.  You can also read Golden's blog, follow him on Twitter, or friend him on Facebook.

Continue to follow the adventures of Joe Golem in the short story Joe Golem and the Copper Girl by Mignola and Golden.

Joe Golem and the Drowning City is currently being made into a movie.  Stay tuned here for details on its release.

Mike Mignola is well-known for the comic series Hellboy, which was made into a movie in 2004 with a sequel in 2008.  Watch a preview for the first Hellboy movie below:

One of Christopher Golden's many well-known books is Soulless.  Watch a trailer for the book below:

Mignola, Mike, and Christopher Golden. Joe Golem and the Drowning City: An Illustrated Novel. New York: St. Martin’s Press, 2012. Print.
9780312644734; Hardback; $18.00; 288 pages

Also available in audiobook and ebook formats.