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The Mystique of the Unknown
The Legend of Rachel Petersen follows a writer who moves to the country and writes a best-selling book about the imagined life of a twelve-year-old girl whose grave he finds on his property. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?
While hunting one year, I actually did stumble upon a weathered tombstone in the middle of the woods. Waiting patiently for that big buck to cross my path, I had plenty of time to ponder the dead girl’s fate, which I was then driven to write.
Eerily enough, this is the premise of The Legend of Rachel Petersen, a writer finds a lone grave in the forest and writes the dead girl’s story, but he pays the consequences!
Was there anything from your own life that you put into the characters in your novel?
Yes, several. I am as technologically handicapped as Christian Kane, the main protagonist. Also, I based his happy marriage and supportive wife off of my marriage. The two Yoder boys, who are avid deer hunters, were centered around my own experiences during my teenage years when I hunted.
What intrigues you about the horror and paranormal genres that led you to write this book?
Just the eeriness of the macabre; the uncertainties that ghosts and spirits exist. The overall mystique, the unknown.
What is the next book that you are working on, and when can your fans expect it to be out?
I’m thirty chapters into a psychological thriller where a wealthy lawyer and a psychiatrist team up to rule the world. They both share a secret, but one has ulterior motives. Expect it in maybe in six to eight months, it needs four more chapters to finish it, but I write slowly. Plus it’s hard to write a book while promoting a finished one.
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Outraged when The Post Gazette overlooks him for a well-deserved promotion, 43-year-old Sports Writer Christian Kane quits the Paper and moves to the country to write fiction.
Inspiration flows from a lone grave he stumbles upon in the woods. He compiles “The Legend of Rachel Petersen,” a fascinating story revolving around the dead twelve-year-old girl laid to rest beneath the weathered tombstone. His book quickly becomes a Best Seller; then Hollywood turns it into a blockbuster movie. Kane becomes rich and famous. But then? Does an enraged Rachel become more than a figment of the writer’s imagination? Does she rise from her grave to seek revenge on Kane for slandering her name?
The Legend of Rachel Petersen
In Legend of Rachel Petersen, Christian Kane — an ambitious sportswriter with aspirations that stretch far beyond the press box — navigates a serendipitous series of events. Initially overlooked for a coveted promotion, he takes the reins of his destiny and, alongside his wife, embarks on a journey to fulfill a shared dream: the acquisition of a quintessential suburban home. Their choice, a quaint fixer-upper nestled in the countryside, proves to be more than just bricks and mortar. On a seemingly innocuous walk, they discover an isolated grave, the final resting place of Rachel Petersen. This enigmatic spot becomes the muse for Kane, and without a detailed history of its inhabitants, he crafts a compelling novel that catapults him to bestseller status. However, the ethereal Rachel Petersen is less than pleased with his imaginative take on her story and emerges from the afterlife to confront his artistic interpretation.
The novel serves as a refreshing nod to the bygone era of B-movie horror, juxtaposing comedic flair with classic horror undertones. Unlike the often graphic and hyper-realistic modern-day horror tales, Legend of Rachel Petersen captures the whimsical essence of old-school black-and-white horror films. Its cover art resonates with this spirit, channeling the aesthetics of vintage classics such as “Return of the Living Dead” and “Hobgoblins.” For aficionados of traditional horror cinema, this book promises an engaging trip down memory lane.
The character ensemble, though drawing from archetypal molds, enhances the story’s distinctive appeal. Christian and Shelby, far from being mere caricatures, possess endearing eccentricities that make them both relatable and intriguing. Christian’s transition from an almost-professional footballer to a sportswriter adds layers to his character arc. Shelby, on the other hand, gracefully challenges cliched perceptions, presenting a multifaceted persona. Noteworthy is Christian’s intriguing reluctance towards modern technology, adding a dimension of unpredictability to his character without feeling out of place. While enriching, the intertwining of multiple storylines — particularly Thaddeus and Rachel’s tales — may strike some as a tad distracting, with a potential preference for a deeper dive into Kane’s post-fame life.
Legend of Rachel Petersen is a fantastic concoction of wit, suspense, and imagination. Its amalgamation of timeless horror elements with contemporary narrative techniques promises readers an unparalleled literary adventure.
Pages: 237 | ASIN : B0C7YBD9JR
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