Weigh in on the Book Description for Hell Follows After!
©2015 C. Henry Martens and Kari Carlisle
Hell Follows After, another book in the Monster of the Apocalypse Saga , is just weeks away from publication. We’re working on the ebook and print formatting, last minute edits, back cover touch-ups, and of course… the book description! Probably one of the more important aspects of any book, the description is what makes or breaks a sale to a reader.
Here are four versions of a possible book description for Hell Follows After. Which of them speaks to you?
Draft one:Centuries have passed, and the world plague-emptied civilization of the mid twenty-first century bears a striking resemblance to that of the mid 1800’s. Communities and industry are once again vying for power and resources, and a young man newly displaced from his future must regain his position in order to succeed. His opportunity? A long shot chance offered by a man he trusts, to join a trading party into the interior of the once great nation. The dangers of the trek, and a young woman newly orphaned, tempt both failure and unusual reward. Together they bring to light the truth of the past and their ancestor’s defeat at the hands of power and bring back an entity meant to remain forever hidden.
Draft Two:A decimated world has once again come to resemble the time of the pioneer west. Edge, a disgraced apprentice, and Jody, a trail orphaned young woman, are thrown together to deliver an ancient diary to the hands of those who can decipher its meaning. The risk of ancient evil contends with a more present danger grown from hidden malice and long restrained rage. Will Edge win back his place in a society of strict guild codes and reestablish respect for his family? Can young Jody, descended from the only people who knew the truth of the Great Plagues and their terrible secrets, be able to survive the journey as an evil man seeks to add her to his multiple wives? Will the long lost creature resurrected from the deep be a boon… or a bane on the new world?
Draft Three:A wagon train pulled by massive oxen travels east from the Pacific coast. Manifest destiny and the quest for wealth and power have once again become a necessity as the world emptied of humanity rebuilds. A young man, Edge, newly disgraced and stripped of his apprenticeship, is offered a second chance. He takes hold as his future depends on it. He must fight his way through the new dangers of an uncontrolled and hungry landscape, as well as contend with the malicious man who intends to make him fail. Does Jody, the young woman who shares his passion for the great oxen, have the strength to challenge her own demons and provide assistance? Can Occam, the giant blacksmith offering Edge his unforeseen opportunity, give Edge back his lost position in the polygamist society? And will Arc, a small man of ill hidden malevolence, succeed in disgracing his nephew even further while adding Jody to his number of wives? And the book that Jody’s ancestors penned long ago… will the secrets within resurrect the power beneath the oceans of the world, for good… or for evil?
Draft Four:Two hundred years have passed since plagues nearly wiped out humanity on earth. With ingenuity and found technologies of the past, communities are flourishing once again, forming alliances and discovering differences. Can Edge and Jody, youths from communities separated by distance and ideology, find common ground to defeat a common enemy? Is there hope for the long-term survival of humanity, or are we destined to repeat history?
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Hell Follows After, another book in the Monster of the Apocalypse Saga , is just weeks away from publication. We’re working on the ebook and print formatting, last minute edits, back cover touch-ups, and of course… the book description! Probably one of the more important aspects of any book, the description is what makes or breaks a sale to a reader.
Here are four versions of a possible book description for Hell Follows After. Which of them speaks to you?
Draft one:Centuries have passed, and the world plague-emptied civilization of the mid twenty-first century bears a striking resemblance to that of the mid 1800’s. Communities and industry are once again vying for power and resources, and a young man newly displaced from his future must regain his position in order to succeed. His opportunity? A long shot chance offered by a man he trusts, to join a trading party into the interior of the once great nation. The dangers of the trek, and a young woman newly orphaned, tempt both failure and unusual reward. Together they bring to light the truth of the past and their ancestor’s defeat at the hands of power and bring back an entity meant to remain forever hidden.
Draft Two:A decimated world has once again come to resemble the time of the pioneer west. Edge, a disgraced apprentice, and Jody, a trail orphaned young woman, are thrown together to deliver an ancient diary to the hands of those who can decipher its meaning. The risk of ancient evil contends with a more present danger grown from hidden malice and long restrained rage. Will Edge win back his place in a society of strict guild codes and reestablish respect for his family? Can young Jody, descended from the only people who knew the truth of the Great Plagues and their terrible secrets, be able to survive the journey as an evil man seeks to add her to his multiple wives? Will the long lost creature resurrected from the deep be a boon… or a bane on the new world?
Draft Three:A wagon train pulled by massive oxen travels east from the Pacific coast. Manifest destiny and the quest for wealth and power have once again become a necessity as the world emptied of humanity rebuilds. A young man, Edge, newly disgraced and stripped of his apprenticeship, is offered a second chance. He takes hold as his future depends on it. He must fight his way through the new dangers of an uncontrolled and hungry landscape, as well as contend with the malicious man who intends to make him fail. Does Jody, the young woman who shares his passion for the great oxen, have the strength to challenge her own demons and provide assistance? Can Occam, the giant blacksmith offering Edge his unforeseen opportunity, give Edge back his lost position in the polygamist society? And will Arc, a small man of ill hidden malevolence, succeed in disgracing his nephew even further while adding Jody to his number of wives? And the book that Jody’s ancestors penned long ago… will the secrets within resurrect the power beneath the oceans of the world, for good… or for evil?
Draft Four:Two hundred years have passed since plagues nearly wiped out humanity on earth. With ingenuity and found technologies of the past, communities are flourishing once again, forming alliances and discovering differences. Can Edge and Jody, youths from communities separated by distance and ideology, find common ground to defeat a common enemy? Is there hope for the long-term survival of humanity, or are we destined to repeat history?
Did any of these pique your interest? We’d really love to hear your feedback. Click on "Add a comment" below to tell us what you think..
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