The Acclaimed Novel The Bane of Yoto Returns for a New Edition with the Addition of Author Mario Acevedo
Oct 5, 2022
New Rewrite with Author Mario Acevedo Coming December 2022 from Hex Publishers.
“This is pure pulpy pleasure — a cult classic.” – Blueink Review, starred review
Some say the Arbitrators existed long before the universe was born. Others believe their dark powers spun the fabric of time itself. They are mystery. But here is truth: After ages of formless existence, the Arbitrators craved physicality once more. Their hunger sparked a great fire—a blaze that found its shape in the form of a dagger capable of transmitting their essence into a living vessel. In their search for a worthy body to inhabit, they destroyed the world of the gentle numah and the combative olokun.
But all was not lost.
General Vega and his vile olokun warriors enslaved the remaining numah and relocated them to a thriving moon where they were forced to toil in endless strife.
Cycles later, two numah brothers, Eon and Yoto, witnessed the slaughter of their parents at Vega’s whim. Eon vowed vengeance, while Yoto sought a timid life in hopes of drawing no attention from their cruel overlords. But when an alien witch dispatches a minion to bury a mystical dagger in Eon’s heart, thereby granting him the Arbitrators’ power and the ability to defeat Vega, it is Yoto who is stabbed. Now, Yoto’s days of cowardice are over. He is transformed into a monstrous creature of tremendous strength and intellect.
But will Yoto become the heroic liberator of his people — or the cause of their total annihilation?
“A striking new edition of a superior pure-pulp science fantasy adventure.” – BookLife Reviews by Publishers Weekly
Written by Colorado Book Award winner and novelization creative director for the Unioverse video game franchise (from the creators of Grand Theft Auto), Joshua Viola; International Latino Book Award winner and author of the national bestselling Felix Gomez vampire series, Mario Acevedo; and Nicholas Karpuk. Featuring cover art by New York Times bestselling artist Tyler Kirkham (The Amazing Spider-Man, X-Men) and Nick Runge (Ghostbusters, Terminator). Available December 6, 2022.
Yoto is a new collaborative re-release of the 2012 thirteen-time award-winning original published by music label FiXT (Celldweller). The 2022 edition–now available from Hex Publishers—is a complete re-write with the addition of author Mario Acevedo and includes substantial new content, including a detailed map and 15 illustrations by video game artist and Colorado Book Award winner, Aaron Lovett (Monster Train, Inkbound), and Branden Bendert.
“Exciting science-fiction adventure.” – Steve Alten, New York Times bestselling author of The Meg
For more information, review requests, or interviews, please visit hexpublishers.com or contact [email protected]
Media Contact
Company Name: Hex Publishers
Contact Person: Joshua Viola
Email: Send Email
City: Erie
State: Colorado
Country: United States
Website: https://www.hexpublishers.com/publications_the-bane-of-yoto.html
The post The Acclaimed Novel The Bane of Yoto Returns for a New Edition with the Addition of Author Mario Acevedo appeared first on Ed Cal Media Agency.
More News
Protecting Masinloc’s marine sanctuary earns forester recognition
MASINLOC, Zambales — Protecting a 7,558-hectare marine and coastal landscape requires more than enforcing environmental laws. It also means working with communities, creating livelihood opportunities, and building partnerships to sustain conservation efforts. For Donaver Guevarra, community environment and natural resources officer (CENRO) of Masinloc, Zambales, these efforts have been central to protecting the Masinloc and
Marcos inaugurates P91-million solar irrigation system in Leyte
KANANGA, Leyte — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday inaugurated a P91-million solar-powered irrigation system in this town, a project expected to provide water to 155 hectares of farmland and benefit 66 farmers from two barangays amid the threat of prolonged dry conditions associated with El Niño. Marcos assured farmers that the national government would
_2026_10_23_23_42_00.jpg)
PCSO Lotto Results: 3 bettors split P15-M Mega Lotto 6/45 jackpot on Oct. 23
Three bettors will split the P15-million Mega Lotto 6/45 jackpot in Friday's draw, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said.
AWOL cop nabbed in Cagayan de Oro drug bust
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — A policeman who went absent without leave, previously flagged for illegal drug use, was arrested along with a civilian in a buy-bust operation here yesterday afternoon. In an emailed advisory, the Police Regional Office-10 (PRO-10) said the police corporal, categorized as a high-value target, was apprehended at 3:19 p.m. on
P50-M bounty for capture of ‘armed and dangerous’ Bato Dela Rosa – DILG
MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Friday announced that Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa is now considered armed and dangerous and placed a P50 million bounty for his capture. “As of today, Sen. Bato will be considered armed and dangerous. We are placing a bounty of P50 million for his capture,” Remulla told
Claire Castro stays; she’s a ‘treasure in this gov’t’ – PCO Sec. Cayetano
MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro will remain at the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) amid a recent leadership change in this office. This comes as PCO Acting Secretary Lino Cayetano considers her combative approach a “treasure” in communicating Malacañang’s message to the public. In a media interview on Friday, Cayetano confirmed that appointees under
Undas 2026: Bus terminals see early passenger surge for holiday exodus
Several passengers have started traveling to the provinces more than a week ahead of Undas, filling bus terminals early either to beat the holiday rush or to secure their tickets before the surge of crowds.
Bohol to host PNPA entrance exam for first time
TAGBILARAN CITY — More than 200 aspiring police officers from Bohol are expected to take the Philippine National Police Academy Cadet Admission Test (PNPACAT) on Sunday, Oct. 25, as the province hosts the entrance examination for the first time. The examination will be held at Tagbilaran City College after Gov. Aris Aumentado requested that the
EXPLAINER: What is the Shamonda virus?
France recently reported its first case of the Shamonda virus, with the patient reportedly dying; authorities are still determining if the virus caused the death. But what is the Shamonda virus?
No need for House to recall 2027 budget bill, says Gatchalian, Lacson
MANILA, Philippines – Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian and Sen. Panfilo Lacson said there is no need for the House of Representatives to recall its 2027 General Appropriations Bill (GAB) as a response to the recent Supreme Court ruling, which declared unconstitutional key provisions of the last 2024 to 2026 national budgets. Gatchalian shared that recalling
Marcos inaugurates solar-powered irrigation project in Leyte
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday said the government is expanding the use of solar-powered irrigation systems as the Super El Niño looms. He made the remarks during the inauguration of the Tugbong Solar Pump Irrigation Project (SPIP) in Barangay Tugbong, Kananga, Leyte. READ: Palace: Collect rainwater from Super Typhoon Rosal “Now, all
P146-M ‘smuggled’ cigarettes, equipment seized at Zambales pier
IBA, Zambales — More than P146 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes and abandoned equipment were seized at a pier in Palauig, Zambales, as authorities formed a composite team to investigate the shipment and track down the vessel that unloaded it. Based on reports, examiners from the Bureau of Customs (BOC) began the inventory on
YOUR NEWS, OUR NETWORK.
Do you have Great News you want to tell the world?
Be it updates about your business or your community, you can make sure that it’s heard by submitting your story to our network reaching hundreds of news sites across 6 verticals.