Stray Bullets creators David and Maria Lapham are joining IDW’s Black Crown label this fall with a new book called Lodger. The story revolves around a drifter/serial killer and a teenager whose mom was killed by the man.
“David and I rarely have time to work on stories that don’t fit into Stray Bullets continuity, but Shelly Bond and Ricky Toledo had other ideas. Lodger is a twisted love story – dark and grimy — like all the best crime noir. We can’t wait for readers to see it,” Maria said.
Here’s how the publisher describes the series: “Lodger follows a handsome drifter who murders his way through the Midwest while hiding in plain sight as a travel blogger using the alias “Lodger.” With an almost supernatural ability to change appearance, he leaves families in shreds and body bags in his wake. He’s pursued across the country by Ricky Toledo, a teenager who fell hard for the mysterious stranger years ago when he rented a small room in her home – right before he killed her mother and framed her father.”
The Black Crown imprint is headed up by former Vertigo editor Shelly Bond and launched last year. “When it comes to crime fiction in any medium, one name remains unparalleled,” Bond said. “The Laphams bring over 20 years of blood, guts and glory to Black Crown with this lurid tale of lust, secret identities and sweet revenge.”
The new title debuts in October.