In the Shadow of the Fallen Towers

★ ”Once again, Brown shows his mastery of the graphic format for portraying humanity in the most trying of circumstances.” — Horn Book (starred review)“With striking illustrations and immersive storytelling, this is a helpful primer for young readers who want to learn about the significance of 9⁄11.” — New York Times“An award-winning author/illustrator again masterfully applies his journalistic eye and art style to give facts, raise questions and put events into fresh perspective.” — San Francisco Chronicle”A deeply moving account of the immediate aftermath and lasting effects of the largest terrorist attack on United States soil.” — Kirkus Reviews”A succinct and impactful look at one of America’s worst tragedies, skillfully rendered by one of comics journalism’s best.” — School Library Journal

Don Brown is the author of Thunder in the Morning Calm, The Malacca Conspiracy, The Navy Justice Series and Black Sea Affair, a submarine thriller that predicted the 2008 shooting war between Russia and Georgia. Don served five years in the U.S. Navy as an officer in the Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps, which gave him an exceptional vantage point into both the Navy and the inner workings of “inside-the-beltway” as an action officer assigned to the pentagon. He left active duty in 1992 to pursue private practice, but remained on inactive status through 1999, rising to the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He and his family live in North Carol