The Bane of Yoto

The Bane of Yoto
First edition
AuthorJosh Viola and Nicholas Karpuk
LanguageEnglish
SeriesThe Bane of Yoto
GenreScience fiction/Fantasy
PublisherFiXT Music
Publication date
June 2012
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint(Paperback), eBook and Audiobook
Pages507 pp (Paperback)
ISBN978-0985559007 (Paperback)
Followed byThe Bane of Yoto - Bloodmoon: Birth of the Beast 

The Bane of Yoto is a science-fantasy novel by Josh Viola (creator) and Nicholas Karpuk, first published in June 2012 by music label FiXT Music owned by electronic rocker Klayton of Celldweller.

The transmedia project also includes an audiobook read by film/TV actors JD Hart and Deb Thomas with music by Celldweller, a 3D Comic Book App developed by Leviathan Games and featuring music by Celldweller as well as merchandise that includes sculptures, PlayStation 3 Dynamic Themes, T-shirts, posters and more.

The novel has won thirteen awards, including wins from the IPPY's, the International Book Festival, USA Best Book Awards, the 2012 New York Book Festival, 2012 Hollywood Book Festival, 2012 Halloween Book Festival (two awards) and the 2012 London Book Festival.