Cover reveal: Godfather of Hell is back!
Plus, ways you can help the graphic novel’s launch!
Really happy to finally be able to share some exciting news with you today — news that’s been a long time coming.
Earlier this year, various factors meant we us to rethink the strategy for Godfather of Hell, my supernatural neo-noir co-created with incredible artist Pius Bak. What began life as a mini-series is now something even better: a full graphic novel, landing 25th August 2026.
And yes — it comes with a brand-new cover too, courtesy of Pius himself. I absolutely love it.
Take a look:
The Sopranos meets Lucifer in the supernatural horror crime drama, Godfather of Hell, where friends are close, enemies are closer, and revenge is a dish best served cold – or hot as Hell.
He gives new meaning to underworld...
Dario Santini has lived a charmed life as an enforcer and debt collector for mob boss Niccolò Mechini. He’s had it all: respect, power, even the love of a good woman. But everything changes when he crosses a line and is shot dead on the sidewalk.
Waking up in Hell, Dario faces a future of pain and suffering… unless he can turn eternal damnation into a business opportunity. The Devil is in the details, and Dario’s dealing a dangerous hand when it comes to gambling with the biggest guy in the down below: Satan himself. It’s a high-stakes game that he can’t afford to lose. Lose the play, lose your soul. Can this sinner become a winner?
Just remember: It’s not personal – it’s strictly business. Mostly.
Godfather of Hell: where gangster noir and exorcist terror collide!
Neo-noir hellfire from New York Times Bestseller Cavan Scott (Star Wars: The High Republic, Shadow Service, Dead Seas) and Bram Stoker Award-winning artist Pius Bak (Eat the Rich, The Magicians, Stranger Things).
I recently wrote about some of the trials and tribulations of 2025, but this news genuinely feels like the perfect way to end the year. Godfather of Hell is finally on its way — and Pius is already deep into the pages.
WAYS YOU CAN HELP THE LAUNCH
1. PRE-ORDER THE BOOK AS SOON AS YOU CAN
Pre-orders are vitally important to independent publishers like Vault and can genuinely make or break a release. Pre-ordering Godfather of Hell helps ensure the strongest possible launch. Click below for links to your favourite booksellers — I’ll keep adding stores as they go live.
And, as a new year treat, Barnes & Noble are offering a special pre-order offer for North American readers, only available online! From today through to January 1st, Premium and Rewards members will get 25% off all preorders! Premium members also get double stamps and an additional 10% off!
Use PREORDER25 at the B&N website.
2. HELP SPREAD THE WORD
You can also help by sharing the Godfather of Hell news far and wide. Share this post on your social media. Tell everyone how excited you are for the book. Tell your local book and comic stores that you’d like them to stock Godfather of Hell.
This one’s going to be something special. I’ll be sharing behind-the-scenes peeks here on the Cavletter as the pages come together over the coming months.
One thing is certain: the criminal underworld is about to get a LOT hotter!
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