I initially put together snapshots for each of the Arcana as a guide to help with the screenplay of the Arcana Chronicles.
My goal was to illuminate certain characters’ motivations and delve further into their backgrounds.
I’ve since expanded Day Zero into a companion guide, with narratives for most of the players. I omitted villains that were defeated in past books, and for reference, I included Evie’s memories of the apocalypse from Poison Princess.
This book became one of the most challenging—and rewarding—writing projects I’ve ever taken on.
Be forewarned: SPOILERS ABOUND. This companion is intended for those who have already read Poison Princess, Endless Knight, and Dead of Winter.
Some might take Jack’s story in Day Zero as proof that he’s the inactivated card. In fact, I included him because so many have asked for his account of the Flash. I’m neither denying nor confirming whether he is an Arcana. And unfortunately, the Fool redacted information on the one player Jack could be (as well as his own card).
