Frank Carlson Library

"In Taisho-era Japan, Tanjiro Kamado is a kindhearted boy who makes a living selling charcoal. But his peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family. His little sister Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has been transformed into a demon herself! Tanjiro sets out on a dangerous journey to find a way to return his sister to normal and destroy the demon who ruined his life ... Tanjiro and Nezuko cross paths with two powerful...

In graphic novel format, retells the story of D'Artagnan, who wants to become a Musketeer in the King's personal guard, and is sent to England to prevent Cardinal Richelieu from discrediting the Queen.

"FROM THE JAWS OF DEFEAT. After Yataro and Seiroku render their main force useless, the Uesugi face collapse on the eve of the decisive battle. Will this spell doom for the Awaji campaign? All their hopes now rest on Kuroko's tactical genius and the Obsidian Goddess sleeping within Musashi. Operation Retake Awaji Island races toward a thrilling conclusion!"--page [4] of cover.

"The belly of the beast. The reassembled Obsidian Eight have launched an all-out assault on the Land of the Setting Sun. After speaking to Lord Hojo, Musashi and his friends learn that their best hope may lie in special black blades forged from the body of a demon god. Musashi and Kojiro then set off on a perilous journey into the bowels of the earth itself in search of the precious dark metal. Page [4] of cover.

"Musashi has brought the Awaji campaign to a close by tapping into the power of the Obsidian Goddess. As the victorious samurai celebrate, Michiru reunites with Musashi after finally emerging from her father's spell. However, with the remaining Obsidian Eight plotting in the shadows, Musashi and his companions may have little time to enjoy their hard-earned victory..."--

"When former Shinsengumi captain Saitô Hajime arrives on the steps of Kamiya dojo, he challenges Kenshin to a duel that will force a reawakening of Kenshin's past. Then, Kenshin leaves for turbulent Kyoto, against the wishes of nearly everyone who knows him as the gentle rurouni. Is Kenshin headed to Kyoto for a duel--or for a death match?"--Back cover.

Himura Battosai was once an assassin of ferocious power during the violent upheaval of the Bakumatsu era. But as the Meiji Restoration heals the wounds of civil war, Battosai takes up a new name and a new calling. As Himura Kenshin, he fights only to protect the honor of those in need.

"In their attempt to rescue a possibly nefarious princess from the numerically named Baroque Works crew, Luffy and gang land on a set of islands populated by oversized flora and fauna. It's the scene of a larger-than-life battle in which giants, pirates, dinosaurs and strange birds duke it out in the name of honor, friendship and dynamite-spiked beverages. In all the excitement, navigator Nami falls terribly ill. Is there a (witch) doctor in the house?"--Publisher's...

"The Kanemaki Band is dragged into the operation to reclaim Awaji Island. If that wasn't bad enough, Musashi gets thrown alone into a ragtag squad of other young warriors. The squad needs a leader, and it doesn't take long for things to get heated in the blood- thirsty group. The clash for power is just a warm-up to the actual war, but this might just be Musashi's moment to finally debut in the world of the samurai!"--Back cover.