Epic, Fantasy Adventure Novel

Can one haunted musician outplay the supernatural to save NYC?

Boone Daniels burns with guilt. Stalked by the wendigo that murdered his parents, his every waking minute bleeds with terror and regret. But now doused in a new fire of blame for almost killing his friend Flynn in a Ren Faire joust, Boone fills in for Flynn at his New York City big break gig.

And as soon as Boone arrives, things get weird. He catches Paganini sheet music in the air. Then a stunning girl clutching a violin case barrels into him. Her summer thunderstorm expression interrupted by the patron Professor Stone who Boone’s to meet falls three stories to the sidewalk—splat, along with a piano. Then the place explodes with gun fire and Boone helps the girl escape. She introduces herself as Sapphire Anjou, Stone’s Student Assistant, then drags Boone to meet Professor Wickhamby, where Boone uncovers a sinister plot to perform a rare Paganini piece that summons the Devil, Boone races through time to capture the cursed melody. But when steampunk vampires, a crazed Romani immortal, and Baba Yaga herself set the stage for war, he’ll have to risk death for redemption.

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This is great writing and over the top imagination. I literally clasped my Bible and my partner held
my hand because this was so scary to read, and scared the bejesus out of me. There is so much in
this book, I could visualize everything, and oved every minute of it. This will have a huge audience.
The Devils Pulls the StringsBetty K, California
The story was very entertaining to read, which probably helped me finish it sooner than I expected.
I had a lot of fun with this one! I found the plot and the writing style pretty captivating. Boone’s
character is funny, lighthearted, and easy to like. I think the book will especially appeal to a young
audience. Its tone reminds me of the adventure/fantasy books I enjoyed as a kid.
The Devils Pulls the StringsFrancis K, Arizona
“I enjoyed reading “The Devil Pulls the Strings” by J. W. Zarek, who in my opinion is an exceptionally creative writer and has written a very enjoyable five-act epic fantasy adventure that is entertaining to read. I felt the author was highly innovative in writing this imaginative, and entertaining tale. I was drawn in by the first few chapters of this adventure and the professional style of writing by this author. I liked the way the story continued to take me on an amazing adventure filled with humorous, clever, surprising, and ingeniously unexpected events. I also liked the organization of the story and the excellent Glossary provided by the writer. As I read, I thought of the often-quoted words of Albert Einstein: “Creativity is seeing what everyone else has seen, and thinking what no one else has thought.” As the story expanded, I enjoyed the imagination of this remarkably interesting writer, the characters, exceptional events, and much more. I also liked the way the author writes interesting and fast-moving dialogue. In my opinion, the story is unique, ingenious, thrilling, distinctive, and just plain fun to read. I also felt the story was all told at a good pace that kept my interest. I also enjoyed the unexpected and warmly written ending very much. Finally, I found at the end of the story I wanted to read more from this exceptional and entertaining writer. All in all, I think it is very well done and highly recommended!”
The Devils Pulls the StringsBruce M., New Zealand

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