BANG NOIR is the blog of novelist, William Butler. Writer of #thrillers, #suspense, #noir and #mystery novels.
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Act of Redemption: The First Gastar Book by C. C. Cole A Book Review
Two hundred years has passed since assassin Shevata killed the last of the Abbian priests. As a result, Zermon, a demonic foe of Shevata has come to Gastar to create a new Hell on Earth. C. C. Cole has brought to life a journey into Hell and back to save the souls of the remaining humans in Gastar, a city that stood strong and tall for centuries. But one fatal mistake changed everything. A mistake that Shevata had to pay for with her own soul. Now three pure souls are resurrected by the Dragon Harragthus to help Gastar fight its demon foes and Zermon’s half-human, half-demon son, Behemeth, in an effort to rescue the annihilation of the human race.
The story of Shevata is an amazing tale. You learn that she was created during the “Great War” as an assassin. Her only goal was to go into Hell and free the good souls that were captured by demons. You learn of the curse laid upon her by Abbias and the lesson she learned that one thing can’t exist without the other. C. C. Cole weaves her story so well giving you great visuals about what Hell was like and the struggles of each character. The mystery that surrounds them as they carry out their mission set before them by Harragthus. The story moves quickly and by the end you are happy that there is more to come.
Act of Redemption was an amazing ride. I enjoyed every moment while reading this book. The banter between Zermon and Shevata was entertaining. The two characters were respectful of each other for who they were and what they stood for. I liked their relationship and over all Shevata’s true foe was the boy Goldeon, a soul she saved many years ago in Hell.
Act of Redemption is a fast paced dark fantasy novella. The story alone captured my attention and I found myself unable to put it down. I recommend this novella for anyone who enjoys a good adventure through Hell and back.
ACT OF REDEMPTION IS AVAILABLE ON MULTIPLE EREADERS AND ON AMAZON.COM IN PAPERBACK!!
Sunday, April 24, 2011
A Review of Anthony Pedone's Documentary "Camp Casserole"
“CAMP CASSEROLE”
Anthony Pedone gives us an intimate look behind the scenes of a movie set. “Camp Casserole” is an entertaining joy ride into movie making, with Director Steve Balderson at the wheel. What kind of Camp is “Camp Casserole”, you ask? Is there a membership needed or can anyone join? Well before you can get started down the road on this journey, you have to ask yourself: What is family?
Family: is a group of individuals who co-exist with one another over an extended period, which is the basis of what Anthony Pedone’s documentary “Camp Casserole” shows us. A group of actors, cameramen, grips, scriptwriters, etc are all assembled by Director Steve Balderson for his new movie “The Casserole Club”. Steve Balderson assembles only the best to join his family…the best meaning his instincts are sharp in making the family fit. While watching the documentary you will laugh, become excited and emotional as you follow this band of actors through their daily lives as they make a movie. You feel yourself wanting to be a part of the high jinks and closeness each person has with one another. Anthony Pedone reveals to us that they all live together, cook for each other, and take care of one another.
“Camp Casserole” takes you behind “The Casserole Club” telling you where the story came from, as screenwriter Frankie Krainz and actor Susan Traylor talk about the story and how it turned into the movie it is today. You then have Jane Wiedlin, who is the fun loving prankster of the group. You are also taken on a special trip of “Gorilla filmmaking” which takes you out of town so they can record actor Starina Johnson screaming. To round out the group you have Nic Roewert, Mark Booker, Pleasant Gehman, Garrett Swan, Michael Maize, Kevin Richardson and Daniela Sea, each of who share their feelings on what Steve Balderson is doing for the movie industry and their thoughts on the future. As “Camp Casserole” closes, you do not want it to end. You want the fun and the movie making to continue…and actually, you know deep down inside that, the ending was only the beginning.
“Camp Casserole” is an excellent documentary directed by Anthony Pedone. His honest portrayal of the inner workings of making a movie tug and pull at you allowing you to form a bond with everyone in the documentary. I loved the documentary so much that I actually watched it three times. You come away feeling—wishing that you were a part of this theatre family. And honestly, if you’ve seen it…then you are.
Monday, April 11, 2011
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Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Sunday, March 20, 2011
The House of Balestrom Book Cover
It is here finally!!! The Cover to my next novel: The House of Balestrom
stay tuned for the book trailer!!
But while you wait for The House of Balestrom to be released feel free to check out any of my other great ebooks and my first novel BANG at these places
Barnes and Nobles.com for both the Nook and paperback, Smashwords.com, ibooks, sony ereader, and kindle
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