Forty-nine witnesses, seven wives, one dead husband. What does it all mean? Find out in this crime graphic novel.
On Monday, April 17, at 9:04 a.m., two police detectives are dispatched to investigate a death on a Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints compound in remote Arizona. Matthew Dunn, the patriarch of the Dunn family, has been found stabbed on the pulpit of his temple, basking in the blood-soaked gaze of his savior.
Detectives Aguilar and Halwell begin the arduous task of questioning each of Matthew’s seven wives and quickly encounter a brick wall of memorized Scripture, canned platitudes, and locked lips. It becomes clear that the women’s intricately braided hair, voices with sweet affectations, and modest clothing aren’t just signs of Matthew’s brainwashing but armor they use to protect their family. But with each interrogation, the cracks begin to show—the abuse, the truth of living and surviving in this cult—and the detectives uncover the unholy gospel of Matthew Dunn.
Zoe Tunnell is a writer of comics and prose and formerly an Eisner Award–winning essayist. She is the co-creator and writer of the critically acclaimed webcomic Blade Maidens (coming to print with Dark Horse Comics) as well as comics such as the Godzilla Valentine’s Day Special with IDW. She also appears as a cast member on the award-winning actual play podcast Eidolon Playtest, in addition to editing the rulebook for the RPG system it uses, Eidolon: Become Your Best Self.
V. Gagnon is a nonbinary comic creator, concept artist, and illustrator based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are passionate about art and stories that incorporate LGBTQ+ narratives, historical oddities, and creepy folklore. They co-created and illustrated two graphic novel projects, The Heart Hunter (2021) with writer Mickey George and The Roman Stars: Volume 1 & 2 (2024) with writer Ivan Brandon, as well as participated in several comic anthologies with TO Comix Press, Source Point Press, and BOOM! Studios.
Forty-nine witnesses, seven wives, one dead husband. What does it all mean? Find out in this crime graphic novel.
On Monday, April 17, at 9:04 a.m., two police detectives are dispatched to investigate a death on a Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints compound in remote Arizona. Matthew Dunn, the patriarch of the Dunn family, has been found stabbed on the pulpit of his temple, basking in the blood-soaked gaze of his savior.
Detectives Aguilar and Halwell begin the arduous task of questioning each of Matthew’s seven wives and quickly encounter a brick wall of memorized Scripture, canned platitudes, and locked lips. It becomes clear that the women’s intricately braided hair, voices with sweet affectations, and modest clothing aren’t just signs of Matthew’s brainwashing but armor they use to protect their family. But with each interrogation, the cracks begin to show—the abuse, the truth of living and surviving in this cult—and the detectives uncover the unholy gospel of Matthew Dunn.
Creators
Zoe Tunnell is a writer of comics and prose and formerly an Eisner Award–winning essayist. She is the co-creator and writer of the critically acclaimed webcomic Blade Maidens (coming to print with Dark Horse Comics) as well as comics such as the Godzilla Valentine’s Day Special with IDW. She also appears as a cast member on the award-winning actual play podcast Eidolon Playtest, in addition to editing the rulebook for the RPG system it uses, Eidolon: Become Your Best Self.
V. Gagnon is a nonbinary comic creator, concept artist, and illustrator based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are passionate about art and stories that incorporate LGBTQ+ narratives, historical oddities, and creepy folklore. They co-created and illustrated two graphic novel projects, The Heart Hunter (2021) with writer Mickey George and The Roman Stars: Volume 1 & 2 (2024) with writer Ivan Brandon, as well as participated in several comic anthologies with TO Comix Press, Source Point Press, and BOOM! Studios.
