toast (deluxe edition)
During the course of his first year of university (2019), Michael worked on a book illustration commission for author Valentino Mori.
He created 34 final illustrations, including a cover, an intricate map and character designs. Toast (Deluxe Edition) was published in 2020.
“Eleven-year-old Henry stumbles through a portal and into the clutches of the sinister Mr. Mason. Trapped on Mr. Mason's country estate, Henry quickly realizes he is one of many boys stolen from their homes by dark magic. Henry is determined to learn Mr Mason's dark secrets. Why does one boy die every week? Where does Mason get his magical power from? Can Henry figure out how to stop Mason's sorcery, or will Henry and his friends be trapped forever?
Join Henry as he tumbles through a world of magical wheelbarrows, slumbering ghosts, ancient magic, true friendship, and ultimate sacrifice.”
