Sean Costello crea narrazioni avvincenti che oscillano tra gli agghiaccianti regni dell'horror e la tesa suspense dei thriller. Le sue opere horror sono state accostate al maestro Stephen King, mentre i suoi thriller sono spesso paragonati allo stile tagliente di Elmore Leonard. Sebbene eserciti la professione di anestesista nella vita di tutti i giorni, la vera passione di Costello risiede nell'arte del narrare. Porta un mix unico di intuizione medica e suspense narrativa nella sua variegata produzione letteraria.
When Scott Bowman and a couple of drunken friends accidentally run over a child, they attempt to cover up the incident. Soon after this, an old man is admitted to the hospital where Scott works and his graphic sketches begin to predict a horrifying future. From the author of Eden's Eyes.
Set over the course of a single day, the story follows twenty-year-old Trish West as she navigates significant life changes. She purchases her first car and gains acceptance into veterinary college, marking a pivotal moment in her journey toward independence. Meanwhile, she discovers her estranged rock star father, Jim Gamble, who disappeared before her birth, is fighting for his life in a Toronto intensive care unit, forcing Trish to confront her family's complicated past.
Exploring deep emotional themes, this narrative delves into the complexities of love and the pain of loss. It follows characters grappling with obsession and the quest for redemption, highlighting their struggles and growth through heart-wrenching experiences. The story intertwines relationships and personal journeys, offering a poignant reflection on the human condition and the transformative power of love.
The book explores the harrowing experience of a character facing a malevolent force that gradually erodes their mind, leading to the loss of knowledge, memories, and relationships. As they become acutely aware of this terrifying process, the narrative delves into themes of fear, helplessness, and the fragility of human identity. The psychological tension and emotional depth invite readers to confront the unsettling reality of cognitive decline and the profound impact it has on one's sense of self.
This screenplay by Sean Costello serves as the foundation for the novel "SQUALL." It presents a unique narrative that explores the themes and characters that later developed in the book, offering readers insight into the original vision and storytelling techniques employed by Costello. The screenplay captures the essence of the story, providing a different perspective on the plot and character dynamics that fans of the novel will appreciate.
Scott Bowman und zwei Freunde vergraben die Leiche eines Mädchens nach einem Unfall und schwören, nie darüber zu sprechen. Sechzehn Jahre später wird Scott, ein erfolgreicher Psychologe, von einem verrückten Zeichner konfrontiert, der das Unglück kennt. Seine verstörenden Zeichnungen zeigen Visionen, die wahr werden. Scott muss handeln, als seine Familie bedroht wird.
