Thursday, May 24, 2012

UNCLE LOUIE [Book Review]



  • Author: Michael B. Druxman 
  • Reading Level: Adult
  • Paperback: 150 pages
  • Publisher: CreateSpace (January 6, 2012) 

  • “Are you kidding? Ray Charles could catch you.” - Louie Ginsberg, Uncle Louie: An Original Screenplay

    COVER DESCRIPTION

    "If Damon Runyon had written The Karate Kid, it might've turned out like this, because Uncle Louie is an aging fugitive from Guys & Dolls.

    When he comes to Los Angeles to live with the nephew that he hasn't seen in thirty years, he meets Andy, his grand nephew. Andy is a likable high school student who loves playing his guitar, but also has some problems. Inadvertently, the youth has incurred the wrath of a local drug dealer.

    And, even though he has his own troubles with an East Coast Mafia chieftain plus the F.B.I., Louie takes it upon himself to help the boy find himself.

    Michael B. Druxman's screenplay has action, laughs and also a few warm tears along the way."

    TWITTER-SIZE SUMMARY

    #3words2describe – warm, funny, family-oriented

    MY TAKE

    Uncle Louie is an original screenplay by Michael B. Druxman. The main character, Louie Ginsberg (aka Uncle Louie), has spent his life running with the rough crowd (picture an aging lower-level henchman/gangster type). When he "retires" and moves to Los Angeles to live with his nephew and his family, Louie brings a secret trail of drama with him - in the form of mafia threats and F.B.I. agents.

    As Louie tries to blend into the family and resolve his drama, he notices that Andy (his grand nephew) is slipping into a dangerous situation with a local drug dealer. Wise to shady dealings and fast business, Uncle Louie uses his street smarts to help Andy in more ways than Andy and his parents could have ever imagined. After the initital set-up, I found the storyline to be predictable (but still entertaining). So much so, at certain points in the story, I thought that I had already seen the actual movie.

    What I found more interesting than the storyline and dialogue was the actual detail that went into setting up the background parts of the story (descriptions of characters and scenes). Sometimes I watch movies and think that I could have done a better job writing lines, casting characters or crafting scenes. After reading Uncle Louie, I see that it's a lot harder than it looks from the outside.

    Druxman says, "Uncle Louie is what Hollywood calls a "soft movie," one that emphasizes leisurely character development over a fast-paced action-filled storyline. These kinds of stories are usually a hard sell to studio heads because they seldom make a lot of money, but I do enjoy writing them."

    While I don't see Uncle Louie being made into a summer blockbuster movie, I could see it being made into a family television movie. It's a feel-good flick with a good message. It demonsrates that friends and family are powerful influences in a young person's life. Good kids can make bad decisions that have irrevocable consequences - even when parents are actively involved in their lives. It's important to have all hands on deck - so to speak - to help keep them on the right path.

    Recommended for:
    • Movie buffs
    • Fans of "Runyonesque-type" stories

    NOTE: I received a free copy of Uncle Louie through a Goodreads First Reads giveaway.

    I don't see Eddie Murphy working as Uncle Louie in a more modern adaptation of the movie as Druxman suggests. Check out my casting lineup on my Uncle Louie Pinterest board. Who would you cast in the main roles for the movie?

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    I am going to add Druxman's book, My Forty-Five Years in Hollywood and How I Escaped Alive, to my Wish List on PaperBackSwap.

    Wednesday, May 23, 2012

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    Monday, May 21, 2012

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    Sunday, May 20, 2012

    LEVEL 26: DARK ORIGINS Cyber-Bridge 20

    The Dark Origins series centers around a rogue serial-killer hunter. Steve Dark is head of a highly secret and incredibly skilled black ops element within the U.S. government, which is tasked with finding and bringing to justice the most brutal and horrific murderers in the world. - The Book Depository



    Dark Origins is a three book series that includes Dark Origins, Dark Prophecy, and Dark Revelations. It has video extras so you can read and watch the stories.

    "About every twenty pages, you will have the option of logging in to experience a digital cyber-bridge—a three-minute motion picture scene with A-list actors you might’ve seen in blockbuster films and award winning TV shows. Before your eyes, the characters will spring to life, crime scene details will explode off the screen... "

    Below is cyber-bridge 20, travel to Rome (code: zipper). All of the cyber-bridges for Dark Origins are listed here.





    Uh-oh!

    Level 26: Dark Origins by Anthony E. Zuiker (creator of the CSI television franchise) with Duane Swierczynski

    Buy the book:
    * Be sure to check. There are usually multiple used copies (paperbacks + hardcovers) of Dark Origins available on PaperBackSwap.com. The hardcover ISBN is 0525951253.


    NOTE: I will be reading the digi-novel series Level 26 during the Bout of Books 7.0 read-a-thon.

    #iamreading | #level26 | #boutofbooks | #sqweegel

    Saturday, May 19, 2012

    LEVEL 26: DARK ORIGINS Cyber-Bridge 19

    The Dark Origins series centers around a rogue serial-killer hunter. Steve Dark is head of a highly secret and incredibly skilled black ops element within the U.S. government, which is tasked with finding and bringing to justice the most brutal and horrific murderers in the world. - The Book Depository



    Dark Origins is a three book series that includes Dark Origins, Dark Prophecy, and Dark Revelations. It has video extras so you can read and watch the stories.

    "About every twenty pages, you will have the option of logging in to experience a digital cyber-bridge—a three-minute motion picture scene with A-list actors you might’ve seen in blockbuster films and award winning TV shows. Before your eyes, the characters will spring to life, crime scene details will explode off the screen... "

    Below is cyber-bridge 19, remember what might have been (code: sunset). All of the cyber-bridges for Dark Origins are listed here.






    Level 26: Dark Origins by Anthony E. Zuiker (creator of the CSI television franchise) with Duane Swierczynski

    Buy the book:
    * Be sure to check. There are usually multiple used copies (paperbacks + hardcovers) of Dark Origins available on PaperBackSwap.com. The hardcover ISBN is 0525951253.


    NOTE: I will be reading the digi-novel series Level 26 during the Bout of Books 7.0 read-a-thon.

    #iamreading | #level26 | #boutofbooks | #sqweegel

    Friday, May 18, 2012

    LEVEL 26: DARK ORIGINS Cyber-Bridge 18

    The Dark Origins series centers around a rogue serial-killer hunter. Steve Dark is head of a highly secret and incredibly skilled black ops element within the U.S. government, which is tasked with finding and bringing to justice the most brutal and horrific murderers in the world. - The Book Depository



    Dark Origins is a three book series that includes Dark Origins, Dark Prophecy, and Dark Revelations. It has video extras so you can read and watch the stories.

    "About every twenty pages, you will have the option of logging in to experience a digital cyber-bridge—a three-minute motion picture scene with A-list actors you might’ve seen in blockbuster films and award winning TV shows. Before your eyes, the characters will spring to life, crime scene details will explode off the screen... "

    Below is cyber-bridge 18, confirm the paternity test results (code: father). All of the cyber-bridges for Dark Origins are listed here.

     




    Level 26: Dark Origins by Anthony E. Zuiker (creator of the CSI television franchise) with Duane Swierczynski

    Buy the book:
    * Be sure to check. There are usually multiple used copies (paperbacks + hardcovers) of Dark Origins available on PaperBackSwap.com. The hardcover ISBN is 0525951253.


    NOTE: I will be reading the digi-novel series Level 26 during the Bout of Books 7.0 read-a-thon.

    #iamreading | #level26 | #boutofbooks | #sqweegel

    Thursday, May 17, 2012

    LEVEL 26: DARK ORIGINS Cyber-Bridge 17

    The Dark Origins series centers around a rogue serial-killer hunter. Steve Dark is head of a highly secret and incredibly skilled black ops element within the U.S. government, which is tasked with finding and bringing to justice the most brutal and horrific murderers in the world. - The Book Depository



    Dark Origins is a three book series that includes Dark Origins, Dark Prophecy, and Dark Revelations. It has video extras so you can read and watch the stories.

    "About every twenty pages, you will have the option of logging in to experience a digital cyber-bridge—a three-minute motion picture scene with A-list actors you might’ve seen in blockbuster films and award winning TV shows. Before your eyes, the characters will spring to life, crime scene details will explode off the screen... "

    Below is cyber-bridge 17, view this live film (code: run4fun). All of the cyber-bridges for Dark Origins are listed here.

    Content Warning This video may be inappropriate for some users.




    Level 26: Dark Origins by Anthony E. Zuiker (creator of the CSI television franchise) with Duane Swierczynski

    Buy the book:
    * Be sure to check. There are usually multiple used copies (paperbacks + hardcovers) of Dark Origins available on PaperBackSwap.com. The hardcover ISBN is 0525951253.


    NOTE: I will be reading the digi-novel series Level 26 during the Bout of Books 7.0 read-a-thon.

    #iamreading | #level26 | #boutofbooks | #sqweegel

    Wednesday, May 16, 2012

    LEVEL 26: DARK ORIGINS Cyber-Bridge 16

    The Dark Origins series centers around a rogue serial-killer hunter. Steve Dark is head of a highly secret and incredibly skilled black ops element within the U.S. government, which is tasked with finding and bringing to justice the most brutal and horrific murderers in the world. - The Book Depository



    Dark Origins is a three book series that includes Dark Origins, Dark Prophecy, and Dark Revelations. It has video extras so you can read and watch the stories.

    "About every twenty pages, you will have the option of logging in to experience a digital cyber-bridge—a three-minute motion picture scene with A-list actors you might’ve seen in blockbuster films and award winning TV shows. Before your eyes, the characters will spring to life, crime scene details will explode off the screen... "

    Below is cyber-bridge 16, read the birth announcement (code: no prints). All of the cyber-bridges for Dark Origins are listed here.

    Content Warning This video may be inappropriate for some users.





    Level 26: Dark Origins by Anthony E. Zuiker (creator of the CSI television franchise) with Duane Swierczynski

    Buy the book:
    * Be sure to check. There are usually multiple used copies (paperbacks + hardcovers) of Dark Origins available on PaperBackSwap.com. The hardcover ISBN is 0525951253.


    NOTE: I will be reading the digi-novel series Level 26 during the Bout of Books 7.0 read-a-thon.

    #iamreading | #level26 | #boutofbooks | #sqweegel

    Tuesday, May 15, 2012

    LEVEL 26: DARK ORIGINS Cyber-Bridge 15

    The Dark Origins series centers around a rogue serial-killer hunter. Steve Dark is head of a highly secret and incredibly skilled black ops element within the U.S. government, which is tasked with finding and bringing to justice the most brutal and horrific murderers in the world. - The Book Depository



    Dark Origins is a three book series that includes Dark Origins, Dark Prophecy, and Dark Revelations. It has video extras so you can read and watch the stories.

    "About every twenty pages, you will have the option of logging in to experience a digital cyber-bridge—a three-minute motion picture scene with A-list actors you might’ve seen in blockbuster films and award winning TV shows. Before your eyes, the characters will spring to life, crime scene details will explode off the screen... "

    Below is cyber-bridge 15, confirm practice makes perfect (code: delivery). All of the cyber-bridges for Dark Origins are listed here.

    Content Warning This video may be inappropriate for some users.





    Level 26: Dark Origins by Anthony E. Zuiker (creator of the CSI television franchise) with Duane Swierczynski

    Buy the book:
    * Be sure to check. There are usually multiple used copies (paperbacks + hardcovers) of Dark Origins available on PaperBackSwap.com. The hardcover ISBN is 0525951253.


    NOTE: I will be reading the digi-novel series Level 26 during the Bout of Books 7.0 read-a-thon.

    #iamreading | #level26 | #boutofbooks | #sqweegel

    Monday, May 14, 2012

    LEVEL 26: DARK ORIGINS Cyber-Bridge 14

    The Dark Origins series centers around a rogue serial-killer hunter. Steve Dark is head of a highly secret and incredibly skilled black ops element within the U.S. government, which is tasked with finding and bringing to justice the most brutal and horrific murderers in the world. - The Book Depository



    Dark Origins is a three book series that includes Dark Origins, Dark Prophecy, and Dark Revelations. It has video extras so you can read and watch the stories.

    "About every twenty pages, you will have the option of logging in to experience a digital cyber-bridge—a three-minute motion picture scene with A-list actors you might’ve seen in blockbuster films and award winning TV shows. Before your eyes, the characters will spring to life, crime scene details will explode off the screen... "

    Below is cyber-bridge 14, enter the mind of a madman (code: practice). All of the cyber-bridges for Dark Origins are listed here.






    Level 26: Dark Origins by Anthony E. Zuiker (creator of the CSI television franchise) with Duane Swierczynski

    Buy the book:
    * Be sure to check. There are usually multiple used copies (paperbacks + hardcovers) of Dark Origins available on PaperBackSwap.com. The hardcover ISBN is 0525951253.


    NOTE: I will be reading the digi-novel series Level 26 during the Bout of Books 7.0 read-a-thon.

    #iamreading | #level26 | #boutofbooks | #sqweegel

    Sunday, May 13, 2012

    LEVEL 26: DARK ORIGINS Cyber-Bridge 13

    The Dark Origins series centers around a rogue serial-killer hunter. Steve Dark is head of a highly secret and incredibly skilled black ops element within the U.S. government, which is tasked with finding and bringing to justice the most brutal and horrific murderers in the world. - The Book Depository



    Dark Origins is a three book series that includes Dark Origins, Dark Prophecy, and Dark Revelations. It has video extras so you can read and watch the stories.

    "About every twenty pages, you will have the option of logging in to experience a digital cyber-bridge—a three-minute motion picture scene with A-list actors you might’ve seen in blockbuster films and award winning TV shows. Before your eyes, the characters will spring to life, crime scene details will explode off the screen... "

    Below is cyber-bridge 13, hear about Constance's breakthrough (code: finch). All of the cyber-bridges for Dark Origins are listed here.

     



    Some say that there is no such thing as a perfect crime. Do you agree?


    Level 26: Dark Origins by Anthony E. Zuiker (creator of the CSI television franchise) with Duane Swierczynski

    Buy the book:
    * Be sure to check. There are usually multiple used copies (paperbacks + hardcovers) of Dark Origins available on PaperBackSwap.com. The hardcover ISBN is 0525951253.


    NOTE: I will be reading the digi-novel series Level 26 during the Bout of Books 7.0 read-a-thon.

    #iamreading | #level26 | #boutofbooks | #sqweegel

    Saturday, May 12, 2012

    LEVEL 26: DARK ORIGINS Cyber-Bridge 12

    The Dark Origins series centers around a rogue serial-killer hunter. Steve Dark is head of a highly secret and incredibly skilled black ops element within the U.S. government, which is tasked with finding and bringing to justice the most brutal and horrific murderers in the world. - The Book Depository



    Dark Origins is a three book series that includes Dark Origins, Dark Prophecy, and Dark Revelations. It has video extras so you can read and watch the stories.

    "About every twenty pages, you will have the option of logging in to experience a digital cyber-bridge—a three-minute motion picture scene with A-list actors you might’ve seen in blockbuster films and award winning TV shows. Before your eyes, the characters will spring to life, crime scene details will explode off the screen... "

    Below is cyber-bridge 12, play with snails (code: getout). All of the cyber-bridges for Dark Origins are listed here.





    Get an inside look at snail-wrangling on the set of the Level 26 Cyber-bridges.

    Level 26: Dark Origins by Anthony E. Zuiker (creator of the CSI television franchise) with Duane Swierczynski

    Buy the book:
    * Be sure to check. There are usually multiple used copies (paperbacks + hardcovers) of Dark Origins available on PaperBackSwap.com. The hardcover ISBN is 0525951253.


    NOTE: I will be reading the digi-novel series Level 26 during the Bout of Books 7.0 read-a-thon.

    #iamreading | #level26 | #boutofbooks | #sqweegel

    Friday, May 11, 2012

    Check Out Scandal: The Trail (S2 Ep.6) via Hulu.





    SCANDAL - The Trail

    - As Gideon looks into Amanda's past Olivia and Fitz's campaign is revisited.

    • Season 1| Episode 6
    • Aired on 05/10/2012
    • Rating: TV-14
    • Run Time: 43:18
     
    "Why didn't I meet you sooner? What kind of a coward was I to marry her and not wait for you to show up? - Fitzgerald Grant

     
    Created by: Shonda Rhimes

    Inspired by: Judy Smith, author of Good Self, Bad Self

    Starring: Kerry Washington (as Olivia Pope)
     Columbus Short
     Darby Stanchfield
     Katie Lowes
     Guillermo Díaz
     Tony Goldwyn
     Jeff Perry
     Bellamy Young
     Joshua Malina
     Henry Ian Cusick


    This espisode gives us a flashback of the first sparks of romance between Olivia Pope (Kerry Washington) and Fitzgerald Grant (Tony Goldwyn). Ah, the chemistry. Olitz begins!




     
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    LEVEL 26: DARK ORIGINS Cyber-Bridge 11

    The Dark Origins series centers around a rogue serial-killer hunter. Steve Dark is head of a highly secret and incredibly skilled black ops element within the U.S. government, which is tasked with finding and bringing to justice the most brutal and horrific murderers in the world. - The Book Depository



    Dark Origins is a three book series that includes Dark Origins, Dark Prophecy, and Dark Revelations. It has video extras so you can read and watch the stories.

    "About every twenty pages, you will have the option of logging in to experience a digital cyber-bridge—a three-minute motion picture scene with A-list actors you might’ve seen in blockbuster films and award winning TV shows. Before your eyes, the characters will spring to life, crime scene details will explode off the screen... "

    Below is cyber-bridge 11, receive a text from Sqweegel (code: crossout). All of the cyber-bridges for Dark Origins are listed here.

     




    "Six a day will fry." - Sqweegel,  Dark Origins 


    Level 26: Dark Origins by Anthony E. Zuiker (creator of the CSI television franchise) with Duane Swierczynski

    Buy the book:
    * Be sure to check. There are usually multiple used copies (paperbacks + hardcovers) of Dark Origins available on PaperBackSwap.com. The hardcover ISBN is 0525951253.


    NOTE: I will be reading the digi-novel series Level 26 during the Bout of Books 7.0 read-a-thon.

    #iamreading | #level26 | #boutofbooks | #sqweegel

    Thursday, May 10, 2012

    LEVEL 26: DARK ORIGINS Cyber-Bridge 10

    The Dark Origins series centers around a rogue serial-killer hunter. Steve Dark is head of a highly secret and incredibly skilled black ops element within the U.S. government, which is tasked with finding and bringing to justice the most brutal and horrific murderers in the world. - The Book Depository



    Dark Origins is a three book series that includes Dark Origins, Dark Prophecy, and Dark Revelations. It has video extras so you can read and watch the stories.

    "About every twenty pages, you will have the option of logging in to experience a digital cyber-bridge—a three-minute motion picture scene with A-list actors you might’ve seen in blockbuster films and award winning TV shows. Before your eyes, the characters will spring to life, crime scene details will explode off the screen... "

    Below is cyber-bridge 10, see the interrogation (code: violated). All of the cyber-bridges for Dark Origins are listed here.

     



    "Three a day will lie." - Sqweegel,  Dark Origins

    Level 26: Dark Origins by Anthony E. Zuiker (creator of the CSI television franchise) with Duane Swierczynski

    Buy the book:
    * Be sure to check. There are usually multiple used copies (paperbacks + hardcovers) of Dark Origins available on PaperBackSwap.com. The hardcover ISBN is 0525951253.


    NOTE: I will be reading the digi-novel series Level 26 during the Bout of Books 7.0 read-a-thon.

    #iamreading | #level26 | #boutofbooks | #sqweegel

    Wednesday, May 9, 2012

    LEVEL 26: DARK ORIGINS Cyber-Bridge 9

    The Dark Origins series centers around a rogue serial-killer hunter. Steve Dark is head of a highly secret and incredibly skilled black ops element within the U.S. government, which is tasked with finding and bringing to justice the most brutal and horrific murderers in the world. - The Book Depository



    Dark Origins is a three book series that includes Dark Origins, Dark Prophecy, and Dark Revelations. It has video extras so you can read and watch the stories.

    "About every twenty pages, you will have the option of logging in to experience a digital cyber-bridge—a three-minute motion picture scene with A-list actors you might’ve seen in blockbuster films and award winning TV shows. Before your eyes, the characters will spring to life, crime scene details will explode off the screen... "

    Below is cyber-bridge 9, email from a friend (code: headline). All of the cyber-bridges for Dark Origins are listed here.





    It appears that nobody is safe with Sqweegel around...

    Level 26: Dark Origins by Anthony E. Zuiker (creator of the CSI television franchise) with Duane Swierczynski

    Buy the book:
    * Be sure to check. There are usually multiple used copies (paperbacks + hardcovers) of Dark Origins available on PaperBackSwap.com. The hardcover ISBN is 0525951253.


    NOTE: I will be reading the digi-novel series Level 26 during the Bout of Books 7.0 read-a-thon.

    #iamreading | #level26 | #boutofbooks | #sqweegel

    Tuesday, May 8, 2012

    LEVEL 26: DARK ORIGINS Cyber-Bridge 8

    The Dark Origins series centers around a rogue serial-killer hunter. Steve Dark is head of a highly secret and incredibly skilled black ops element within the U.S. government, which is tasked with finding and bringing to justice the most brutal and horrific murderers in the world. - The Book Depository



    Dark Origins is a three book series that includes Dark Origins, Dark Prophecy, and Dark Revelations. It has video extras so you can read and watch the stories.

    "About every twenty pages, you will have the option of logging in to experience a digital cyber-bridge—a three-minute motion picture scene with A-list actors you might’ve seen in blockbuster films and award winning TV shows. Before your eyes, the characters will spring to life, crime scene details will explode off the screen... "

    Below is cyber-bridge 8, call the killer (code: oneday). All of the cyber-bridges for Dark Origins are listed here.





    Sqweegel, the poet! It's pretty cool that you could have the book character call you. I am really digging this multi-media approach.


    Level 26: Dark Origins by Anthony E. Zuiker (creator of the CSI television franchise) with Duane Swierczynski

    Buy the book:
    * Be sure to check. There are usually multiple used copies (paperbacks + hardcovers) of Dark Origins available on PaperBackSwap.com. The hardcover ISBN is 0525951253.


    NOTE: I will be reading the digi-novel series Level 26 during the Bout of Books 7.0 read-a-thon.

    #iamreading | #level26 | #boutofbooks | #sqweegel

    Monday, May 7, 2012

    LEVEL 26: DARK ORIGINS Cyber-Bridge 7

    The Dark Origins series centers around a rogue serial-killer hunter. Steve Dark is head of a highly secret and incredibly skilled black ops element within the U.S. government, which is tasked with finding and bringing to justice the most brutal and horrific murderers in the world. - The Book Depository



    Dark Origins is a three book series that includes Dark Origins, Dark Prophecy, and Dark Revelations. It has video extras so you can read and watch the stories.

    "About every twenty pages, you will have the option of logging in to experience a digital cyber-bridge—a three-minute motion picture scene with A-list actors you might’ve seen in blockbuster films and award winning TV shows. Before your eyes, the characters will spring to life, crime scene details will explode off the screen... "

    Below is cyber-bridge 7, enter the crime lab (code: shards). All of the cyber-bridges for Dark Origins are listed here.





    "Just when I thought I was out… they pull me back in." - Michael Corleone, The Godfather III


    Level 26: Dark Origins by Anthony E. Zuiker (creator of the CSI television franchise) with Duane Swierczynski

    Buy the book:
    * Be sure to check. There are usually multiple used copies (paperbacks + hardcovers) of Dark Origins available on PaperBackSwap.com. The hardcover ISBN is 0525951253.


    NOTE: I will be reading the digi-novel series Level 26 during the Bout of Books 7.0 read-a-thon.

    #iamreading | #level26 | #boutofbooks | #sqweegel

    Sunday, May 6, 2012

    LEVEL 26: DARK ORIGINS Cyber-Bridge 6

    The Dark Origins series centers around a rogue serial-killer hunter. Steve Dark is head of a highly secret and incredibly skilled black ops element within the U.S. government, which is tasked with finding and bringing to justice the most brutal and horrific murderers in the world. - The Book Depository



    Dark Origins is a three book series that includes Dark Origins, Dark Prophecy, and Dark Revelations. It has video extras so you can read and watch the stories.

    "About every twenty pages, you will have the option of logging in to experience a digital cyber-bridge—a three-minute motion picture scene with A-list actors you might’ve seen in blockbuster films and award winning TV shows. Before your eyes, the characters will spring to life, crime scene details will explode off the screen... "

    Below is cyber-bridge 6, follow the intruder (code: sqweegel). All of the cyber-bridges for Dark Origins are listed here.





    Sqweegel's movements are just so ... I don't know - gross. They add a whole other level of creepiness to the book. I would not have imagined him like this without seeing the video.

    How did you imagine Sqweegel as you first began reading?

    Level 26: Dark Origins by Anthony E. Zuiker (creator of the CSI television franchise) with Duane Swierczynski

    Buy the book:
    * Be sure to check. There are usually multiple used copies (paperbacks + hardcovers) of Dark Origins available on PaperBackSwap.com. The hardcover ISBN is 0525951253.


    NOTE: I will be reading the digi-novel series Level 26 during the Bout of Books 7.0 read-a-thon.

    #iamreading | #level26 | #boutofbooks | #sqweegel

    Saturday, May 5, 2012

    LEVEL 26: DARK ORIGINS Cyber-Bridge 5

    The Dark Origins series centers around a rogue serial-killer hunter. Steve Dark is head of a highly secret and incredibly skilled black ops element within the U.S. government, which is tasked with finding and bringing to justice the most brutal and horrific murderers in the world. - The Book Depository



    Dark Origins is a three book series that includes Dark Origins, Dark Prophecy, and Dark Revelations. It has video extras so you can read and watch the stories.

    "About every twenty pages, you will have the option of logging in to experience a digital cyber-bridge—a three-minute motion picture scene with A-list actors you might’ve seen in blockbuster films and award winning TV shows. Before your eyes, the characters will spring to life, crime scene details will explode off the screen... "

    Below is cyber-bridge 5, observe sexual tension (code: sibby). All of the cyber-bridges for Dark Origins are listed here.


    Content Warning This video may be inappropriate for some users.





    This video is steamy!!! I don't care what Sibby thought. I don't think that I would have gotten romantically involved with Steve Dark. There is too much baggage. He is a mess.

    If you were Sibby, what would you have done?


    Level 26: Dark Origins by Anthony E. Zuiker (creator of the CSI television franchise) with Duane Swierczynski

    Buy the book:
    * Be sure to check. There are usually multiple used copies (paperbacks + hardcovers) of Dark Origins available on PaperBackSwap.com. The hardcover ISBN is 0525951253.


    NOTE: I will be reading the digi-novel series Level 26 during the Bout of Books 7.0 read-a-thon.

    #iamreading | #level26 | #boutofbooks | #sqweegel

    Friday, May 4, 2012

    LEVEL 26: DARK ORIGINS Cyber-Bridge 4

    The Dark Origins series centers around a rogue serial-killer hunter. Steve Dark is head of a highly secret and incredibly skilled black ops element within the U.S. government, which is tasked with finding and bringing to justice the most brutal and horrific murderers in the world. - The Book Depository



    Dark Origins is a three book series that includes Dark Origins, Dark Prophecy, and Dark Revelations. It has video extras so you can read and watch the stories.

    "About every twenty pages, you will have the option of logging in to experience a digital cyber-bridge—a three-minute motion picture scene with A-list actors you might’ve seen in blockbuster films and award winning TV shows. Before your eyes, the characters will spring to life, crime scene details will explode off the screen... "

    Below is cyber-bridge 4, unlock the memory sick (code: censored). All of the cyber-bridges for Dark Origins are listed here.


     Content Warning  This video may be inappropriate for some users.





    I wouldn't have used the memory stick on my own computer. Would you?

    Level 26: Dark Origins by Anthony E. Zuiker (creator of the CSI television franchise) with Duane Swierczynski

    Buy the book:
    * Be sure to check. There are usually multiple used copies (paperbacks + hardcovers) of Dark Origins available on PaperBackSwap.com. The hardcover ISBN is 0525951253.


    NOTE: I will be reading the digi-novel series Level 26 during the Bout of Books 7.0 read-a-thon.

    #iamreading | #level26 | #boutofbooks | #sqweegel

    Thursday, May 3, 2012

    LEVEL 26: DARK ORIGINS Cyber-Bridge 3

    The Dark Origins series centers around a rogue serial-killer hunter. Steve Dark is head of a highly secret and incredibly skilled black ops element within the U.S. government, which is tasked with finding and bringing to justice the most brutal and horrific murderers in the world. - The Book Depository



    Dark Origins is a three book series that includes Dark Origins, Dark Prophecy, and Dark Revelations. It has video extras so you can read and watch the stories.

    "About every twenty pages, you will have the option of logging in to experience a digital cyber-bridge—a three-minute motion picture scene with A-list actors you might’ve seen in blockbuster films and award winning TV shows. Before your eyes, the characters will spring to life, crime scene details will explode off the screen... "

    Below is cyber-bridge 3, witness Riggin's fate (code: 4shadow). All of the cyber-bridges for Dark Origins are listed here.





    Here, we see the pressure (to recruit Dark) start to get to Riggins.

    Is it me, or does this cyber-bridge not match up with the novel (see the end of chapter 11)? Perhaps it is creative license...


    Level 26: Dark Origins by Anthony E. Zuiker (creator of the CSI television franchise) with Duane Swierczynski

    Buy the book:
    * Be sure to check. There are usually multiple used copies (paperbacks + hardcovers) of Dark Origins available on PaperBackSwap.com. The hardcover ISBN is 0525951253.


    NOTE: I will be reading the digi-novel series Level 26 during the Bout of Books 7.0 read-a-thon.

    #iamreading | #level26 | #boutofbooks | #sqweegel

    Wednesday, May 2, 2012

    LEVEL 26: DARK ORIGINS Cyber-Bridge 2

    The Dark Origins series centers around a rogue serial-killer hunter. Steve Dark is head of a highly secret and incredibly skilled black ops element within the U.S. government, which is tasked with finding and bringing to justice the most brutal and horrific murderers in the world. - The Book Depository



    Dark Origins is a three book series that includes Dark Origins, Dark Prophecy, and Dark Revelations. It has video extras so you can read and watch the stories.

    "About every twenty pages, you will have the option of logging in to experience a digital cyber-bridge—a three-minute motion picture scene with A-list actors you might’ve seen in blockbuster films and award winning TV shows. Before your eyes, the characters will spring to life, crime scene details will explode off the screen... "

    Below is cyber-bridge 2, join the U.N. conference call (code: dark). All of the cyber-bridges for Dark Origins are listed here.





    Sqweegel's reign of terror is an international issue. Quantico couldn't get any of the U.S. Special Circs agents to accept its "generous" offer to take on the Sqweegel case.

    Given the risks vs. rewards, would you have taken this case?

    I wouldn't. Gotta get Dark...


    Level 26: Dark Origins by Anthony E. Zuiker (creator of the CSI television franchise) with Duane Swierczynski

    Buy the book:
    * Be sure to check. There are usually multiple used copies (paperbacks + hardcovers) of Dark Origins available on PaperBackSwap.com. The hardcover ISBN is 0525951253.


    NOTE: I will be reading the digi-novel series Level 26 during the Bout of Books 7.0 read-a-thon.

    #iamreading | #level26 | #boutofbooks | #sqweegel

    Tuesday, May 1, 2012

    LEVEL 26: DARK ORIGINS Cyber-Bridge 1

    The Dark Origins series centers around a rogue serial-killer hunter. Steve Dark is head of a highly secret and incredibly skilled black ops element within the U.S. government, which is tasked with finding and bringing to justice the most brutal and horrific murderers in the world. - The Book Depository



    Dark Origins is a three book series that includes Dark Origins, Dark Prophecy, and Dark Revelations. It has video extras so you can read and watch the stories.

    "About every twenty pages, you will have the option of logging in to experience a digital cyber-bridge—a three-minute motion picture scene with A-list actors you might’ve seen in blockbuster films and award winning TV shows. Before your eyes, the characters will spring to life, crime scene details will explode off the screen... "

    Below is cyber-bridge 1, watch the 8mm film (code: snuff). All of the cyber-bridges for Dark Origins are listed here.

    Content Warning This video may be inappropriate for some users.




    We get our first look at Sqweegel, a Level 26 serial killer. He is even creepier than I imagined.

    Level 26: Dark Origins by Anthony E. Zuiker (creator of the CSI television franchise) with Duane Swierczynski

    Buy the book:
    * Be sure to check. There are usually multiple used copies (paperbacks + hardcovers) of Dark Origins available on PaperBackSwap.com. The hardcover ISBN is 0525951253.


    NOTE: I will be reading the digi-novel series Level 26 during the Bout of Books 7.0 read-a-thon.

    #iamreading | #level26 | #boutofbooks | #sqweegel