“The Faithful and the Damned: Demon of the Swamp” by Edmund A. Wise Jr. was nominated for the 2023 Eric Hoffer Book Award
Every year, everyone has been waiting for the great news. And now, the results for the Eric Hoffer Book Award have been released.
Edmund A. Wise Jr.’s “The Faithful and the Damned: Demon of the Swamp,” published by Author Reputation Press, participated in the 2023 Eric Hoffer Book Award. This masterpiece tells the story of an ancient prophecy coming true. She forces Jacob Farmouth’s father, William, to mate with her and kills him before placing her progeny in the Hockamock Swamp to empty the area of all life and accumulate enough power to unleash the powers of the Underworld upon the earth.
The Eric Hoffer Book Award commemorates the memory of the famous American philosopher Eric Hoffer by honoring outstanding writing and the independent spirit of small publishers. Since its foundation, Hoffer has grown to become one of the most prestigious worldwide book awards for small, academic, and independent presses.
The Eric Hoffer Book Award committee has completed its judging process for another year. Each person who participated and submitted their entry is appreciated. Thank you for your support. The award is facilitated by The Eric Hoffer Project, dedicated to maintaining Hoffer’s work and legacy.
This heartwarming patronage has helped make the Eric Hoffer Book Award one of the world’s premium independent book awards. Every book was carefully read and evaluated. Being part of this is such an honor and privilege for many.
“The Faithful and the Damned: Demon of the Swamp” by Edmund A. Wise Jr. is highly commended by Joyce Jacobo of the US Review of Books, who highlights that “among all the insanity, Jonathan Bailey and his son Philip go on a trip to the mystical Avalon to find King Arthur in connection with the prophecy. There is an undeniable cosmic horror aspect to the novel as well. Most of the characters cannot begin to grasp the full picture of their terrifying situation, which adds to the suspense. In short, this story is a page-turner as readers try to understand how all the threads in the tale connect.”
Author Edmund A. Wise Jr. has been teaching English for 22 years at Brockton High School in Massachusetts. The author is a clinical psychologist with a master’s degree. He shares his home with his wife and two sons. He experimented with art and explored and gained skills in sales and finance. Simply put, he has a diverse range of life experiences.
However, writing books (becoming an author) has always been a passion of his since he was a child. Stephen King is one of his sources of inspiration. He began reading King’s books in high school and understood that the author made a living as an author.
The author was also interviewed by CBS Radio’s Benji Cole in the program People of Distinction. The program is one of the most wide-ranging radio shows in the United States, hosted by Benji Cole and Al Cole from CBS Radio. People of Distinction is the right fit for authors and readers to discover newly published books, mostly written by passionate and independent authors. Benji Cole, the host of the program, is a world-class interviewer, video formulator, Los Angeles actor, and filmmaker. He’s shared the acting stage with superstar Tom Hanks.
The Hollywood movie script for “The Faithful and the Damned: Demon of the Swamp” was released as part of the preparation for the application for a Hollywood film adaptation. Moreover, a professional book trailer was released. Watch the video trailer below:
This link will take you to a page where you can learn more about the 2023 ERIC HOFFER BOOK AWARD RESULTS: https://www.hofferaward.com/Eric-Hoffer-Award-winners.html#.ZFA7unbMKUk.