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The Object of Evil
Is Evil a living entity or is it a state of mind? After being framed for corporate crimes he did not commit, Daryl Tempest unwittingly summons a cast of evil personae to lead his gruesome revenge. With the famed Hotel Del Coronado in the background, Daryl is pushed into a downward spiral of psychotic confusion and soirees of eroticism, mystery, and ghostly illusions of Kate Morgan. Once summoned, Evil will not be contained.
696 pages, Paperback
First published February 24, 2010
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June 19, 2010
Daryl Tempest is a Vice President for a lumber company in Southern Cal. The economy is on a downturn and he's under pressure to move his inventory.
His boss is Simon Snath, a demanding, egotistical CEO who is a womanizer and doesn't have an ethical standard.
One day Daryl is talking to his college friend and mentioning all he's going through with his boss. His friend tells him not to put up with it and suggests he cast a spell on him.
Not really believing his friend, nevertheless when he's in Mexico with his girlfriend, he purchases a mask. Unknowingly, the mask has the power of evil.
The evil begins showing right away, giving Daryl nightmares, temper flare ups and becoming more aggressive in his driving.
When one employee, Freddie Fawks, tries to lie and steal from the company, Daryl tries to counsel him. Freddie claims that Daryl is mistreating him and complains to Simon, who takes Freddie's side.
The author demonstrates that he can write a story and this is a promising debut.
However, there is serious need for editing and polishing. One example is that, in many instances where there are only two people having a conversation, the author has each paragraph mentioning the other character's name. In addition, Daryl's girlfriend has a nickname for him that is used so often, it becomes distracting, "Are you ready, Hons? ...You feel good, Hons." In a real conversation, it wouldn't be necessary to continue to use the name or nickname where only two people are in the discussion. Another difficulty I had was in the great detail of information about the size and description of lumber. It became cumbersome.
I believe that if the book was cut down by eliminating the non essential wording and descriptions, and with editing, it would be a better story.
His boss is Simon Snath, a demanding, egotistical CEO who is a womanizer and doesn't have an ethical standard.
One day Daryl is talking to his college friend and mentioning all he's going through with his boss. His friend tells him not to put up with it and suggests he cast a spell on him.
Not really believing his friend, nevertheless when he's in Mexico with his girlfriend, he purchases a mask. Unknowingly, the mask has the power of evil.
The evil begins showing right away, giving Daryl nightmares, temper flare ups and becoming more aggressive in his driving.
When one employee, Freddie Fawks, tries to lie and steal from the company, Daryl tries to counsel him. Freddie claims that Daryl is mistreating him and complains to Simon, who takes Freddie's side.
The author demonstrates that he can write a story and this is a promising debut.
However, there is serious need for editing and polishing. One example is that, in many instances where there are only two people having a conversation, the author has each paragraph mentioning the other character's name. In addition, Daryl's girlfriend has a nickname for him that is used so often, it becomes distracting, "Are you ready, Hons? ...You feel good, Hons." In a real conversation, it wouldn't be necessary to continue to use the name or nickname where only two people are in the discussion. Another difficulty I had was in the great detail of information about the size and description of lumber. It became cumbersome.
I believe that if the book was cut down by eliminating the non essential wording and descriptions, and with editing, it would be a better story.
August 29, 2010
Daryl Tempest had a few problems. He ran a lumber yard that was sinking under the weight of the failing economy and the mismanagement of its corporate offices. He had an employee who flaunted his disdain and issues with authority. His dog was painfully lonely and his girlfriend was selfish and controlling. And, just when he thought things couldn’t get worse, a very disturbing wooden mask enters his life while vacationing south of the border. Suddenly, evil becomes its own entity.
Without any explanation, Daryl’s life is turned right-side-up...but with a price. People who have caused strife in Daryl’s life begin to meet with gruesome fates. Plots against Daryl are uncovered in time for him to take protection. Daryl meets the woman of his dreams and begins to see what a warm and loving woman is like. Even his dog begins to have more attention paid to him. But, this revenge incarnate that changes his life doesn’t separate the innocent from the wicked before striking. Daryl is forced to attempt to incinerate the source of this evil, only to find himself led to the very steps of its creator, and into a blood contract carved in the very foundation of his life.
Chris Duryea very thoroughly demonstrates his immense knowledge of the lumber industry in America while playing out one of the most common fantasies of the average working man or woman: vigilante revenge against an oppressive manager and abusive people. Duryea’s portrayal of evil presents an interesting question: is evil a separate object or something inherent within ourselves?
Without any explanation, Daryl’s life is turned right-side-up...but with a price. People who have caused strife in Daryl’s life begin to meet with gruesome fates. Plots against Daryl are uncovered in time for him to take protection. Daryl meets the woman of his dreams and begins to see what a warm and loving woman is like. Even his dog begins to have more attention paid to him. But, this revenge incarnate that changes his life doesn’t separate the innocent from the wicked before striking. Daryl is forced to attempt to incinerate the source of this evil, only to find himself led to the very steps of its creator, and into a blood contract carved in the very foundation of his life.
Chris Duryea very thoroughly demonstrates his immense knowledge of the lumber industry in America while playing out one of the most common fantasies of the average working man or woman: vigilante revenge against an oppressive manager and abusive people. Duryea’s portrayal of evil presents an interesting question: is evil a separate object or something inherent within ourselves?
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