№ 1 · Fence: Redemption (Single Issues)
THE COMPETITION HAS BEEN RESET... EN GARDE! Return to the thrilling world of high-stakes, competitive fencing, with a brand new story featuring the beloved cast of characters from the original hit series. Are Seiji and Jesse really through? The rumors around Halverton, the prestigious fencing training camp, have spread like wildfire, but it’s not long before a mystery fencer arrives–one who may finally pose a threat to the #1 spot. Will Seiji’s unquenchable quest for rivalry take Nicholas’ place? Where will his loyalty lie? And, when Seiji gets an up close and personal look into Nicholas’ past and determination against adversity while preparing for the difficult road ahead and the State Championships, he’ll have to confront a tempting thought... are they on... a date? New York Times and USA Today best-selling author C. S. Pacat (Dark Rise, Nightwing) and acclaimed cartoonist Johanna the Mad (Wynd) continue their winning streak with this on-point entry in the GLAAD Media Award-nominated series! Collects Fence: Redemption #1-4.
THE COMPETITION HAS BEEN RESET... EN GARDE! Return to the thrilling world of high-stakes, competitive fencing, with a brand new story featuring the beloved cast of characters from the original hit series. Are Seiji and Jesse really through? The rumors around Halverton, the prestigious fencing training camp, have spread like wildfire, but it’s not long before a mystery fencer arrives–one who may finally pose a threat to the #1 spot. Will Seiji’s unquenchable quest for rivalry take Nicholas’ place? Where will his loyalty lie? And, when Seiji gets an up close and personal look into Nicholas’ past and determination against adversity while preparing for the difficult road ahead and the State Championships, he’ll have to confront a tempting thought... are they on... a date? New York Times and USA Today best-selling author C. S. Pacat (Dark Rise, Nightwing) and acclaimed cartoonist Johanna the Mad (Wynd) continue their winning streak with this on-point entry in the GLAAD Media Award-nominated series! Collects Fence: Redemption #1-4.
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Speculative fiction and graphic novels featuring intricate character dynamics and competitive tension have built a dedicated international readership within queer fantasy and young adult fiction. Australian author C.S. Pacat first gained broad public recognition with the high-stakes fantasy trilogy Captive Prince, which developed from an online serial into a New York Times and USA Today bestseller.
In addition to standalone and series fantasy novels such as Dark Rise, Pacat expanded into comic books and graphic literature, co-creating the GLAAD-nominated sports comic series Fence and writing for DC Comics.
Born in Melbourne, Australia, Pacat was educated at the University of Melbourne before living in several cities internationally, including Perugia, Italy—where she studied at Perugia University—and Tokyo, Japan, where she lived for five years. Before pursuing full-time creative writing, Pacat trained as a geologist and worked as a translator.
Her writing career began with the online serial release of Captive Prince under the pseudonym S.U. Pacat on LiveJournal. Self-published in February 2013, the trilogy gained widespread viral attention before being acquired and republished commercially by Penguin Random House in 2015. Pacat subsequently returned to Melbourne, where she currently resides and continues her writing career across novels and graphic media.
Pacat's narrative approach centers on slow-burn romantic development, political maneuvering, complex power dynamics, and intense rivalries. Her plots emphasize strategic conflict and high stakes, whether framed within fictional kingdoms or competitive school environments.
A central element of her work is the portrayal of queer relationships and nuanced character growth. Through works ranging from high fantasy to young adult comics, Pacat focuses on subverting traditional genre expectations while exploring themes of identity, loyalty, and redemption.
2 books in catalog
Speculative fiction and graphic novels featuring intricate character dynamics and competitive tension have built a dedicated international readership within queer fantasy and young adult fiction. Australian author C.S. Pacat first gained broad public recognition with the high-stakes fantasy trilogy Captive Prince, which developed from an online serial into a New York Times and USA Today bestseller.
In addition to standalone and series fantasy novels such as Dark Rise, Pacat expanded into comic books and graphic literature, co-creating the GLAAD-nominated sports comic series Fence and writing for DC Comics.
Born in Melbourne, Australia, Pacat was educated at the University of Melbourne before living in several cities internationally, including Perugia, Italy—where she studied at Perugia University—and Tokyo, Japan, where she lived for five years. Before pursuing full-time creative writing, Pacat trained as a geologist and worked as a translator.
Her writing career began with the online serial release of Captive Prince under the pseudonym S.U. Pacat on LiveJournal. Self-published in February 2013, the trilogy gained widespread viral attention before being acquired and republished commercially by Penguin Random House in 2015. Pacat subsequently returned to Melbourne, where she currently resides and continues her writing career across novels and graphic media.
Pacat's narrative approach centers on slow-burn romantic development, political maneuvering, complex power dynamics, and intense rivalries. Her plots emphasize strategic conflict and high stakes, whether framed within fictional kingdoms or competitive school environments.
A central element of her work is the portrayal of queer relationships and nuanced character growth. Through works ranging from high fantasy to young adult comics, Pacat focuses on subverting traditional genre expectations while exploring themes of identity, loyalty, and redemption.
Fence: Redemption (Single Issues)
Fence: Redemption (Single Issues)
