Sinkhole

by Sid Stephenson, Aaron F Diebelius

'SCROVEL' - A new writing GENRE. Read SinkHole in 'Scrovel' and play the MOVIE in your head as you read. 'SCROVEL' is a crossover between a NOVEL and a SCREENPLAY. Stiv and Bob are two young unworldly hunters with extraordinary shooting skills. Guns and shooting is their shared passion. One day after a fruitless day out hunting they blunder into an evolving crime scene. The criminals discover them and the situation escalates out of control. The two young men survive, but their extreme actions bring them into the World of charismatic Irishman, Michael O'Leary, a FIXER in international political assassination. Their journey from local Cumbrian town 'BOYS' to becoming 'Assassination Superstars' is a great personal cost to their family, friends and finally to their own lifelong friendship.

468 pages, Hardcover

Published April 6, 2021

Reviews

[Tony Lawrence]

This is the second screenplay* I’ve read of Sid’s (a friend) after Broken Jewel. It feels much more contained, in geography and timeframe, which ironically gives it a bit more space to develop characters and the tension. However, the twist at the end - actually several twists - make for a much bigger picture. And I now know that this is potentially the 1st of 3 parts, which is likely to move away from the Lakes (Ulveston) and the former tin mine sinkholes of the the title. I enjoyed this, and think i’ve getting the hang of the style of writing, i.e. to present a cinematic story that appeals directly to film backers. I'm looking forward to following Stiv, Bob, and possibly Dave, Mike & Iris on there next adventures!

*self-defined as a 'Scrovel' a cross between a novel and a screenplay. See my review below

Broken Jewel by Sid Stephenson and Aaron F. Diebelius (screenplay, not registered)

This was a very different reading experience for me; it being a film script, with asides and directions (for the director I assume!) I can’t give many plot details as it has been jointly written by a friend and is still being touted around for a potential buyer. Suffice to say it’s a thriller set in Africa and the English Lakes with a great ‘cinematic’ sweep, lots of realistic dialogue, and camera, lighting and sound jargon … reading in 3D with my ears and eyes!

[Sid Stephenson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m writing the sequel to Sinkole right now. With luck it will be out middle 2024. REDEMPTION. My second book LANGTRY, has been optioned and the film rights bought and paid for, so, I’m officially a screenwriter.

Also, look out for BUNYIP. Set in Sth Australia.
Sid xx