Major Transformations

Marcus Douglas Author Interview

The Cycle of Completion follows a young man with physical challenges in a sealed-off section of utopia who is thrust into leadership by the city residents who believe he can lead them out of these dark times. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?

Great question- The actual story was a dream that I had, but it was just the ending. When they are giving the scepter to David, thinking he is going to be the next king, but it really ends up being Elijah. Everything else ends up being good ideas that I blended into the story.

David’s transformation from a hesitant leader to a symbol of hope in your story was inspiring as he leaned on his faith to guide him. Were you able to achieve everything you wanted with the characters in the novel?

Yes, but it just wasn’t David’s alteration; Elijah, Abdul, and Abaddon all had major transformations as well. Is that not reality, one event can change so many people. Think about 9/11.

Was it important for you to deliver a moral to readers, or was it circumstantial to deliver an effective novel?

My gift is to entertain, crafting a story that can not only keep your interest, but also make these compelling characters, is my destiny. However, to bring the message of God to the masses, to scream out Jesus saves to the readers. That, my friend, is priceless!

What is the next book that you are working on, and when can your fans expect it to be out?

I am currently working on a book called Marcus Douglas Presents the Bruising of the Victor. It is a Spiritual Action Mystery, both highly entertaining and dually emotional.

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New Jerusalem stands sealed away from a world destroyed by disease and war, but their Orator Nebuchadnezzar has led them astray from what built their utopia. In the wake of his pride, a new disease began ravaging the city until one of the seven Localities needed to be sealed off for the good of the others.
With the city foundering, critical systems grinding to a halt, and food stores dwindling, they find hope in young David Shakir, whose grandfather founded this great haven. But will that burden crush the young boy whose spent his life thought sickly and weak, confined to his wheelchair?
The city looks to David and his closeness to God for leadership and his armor bearer, Elijah Ruiz. Can they be able to lead them out of these dark times, or will the looming threat within the sealed off Locality Seven consume them all?

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