Backmask

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Pub Date 13 Jun 2023 | Archive Date 22 Nov 2023

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Inspired by pop music history and written in the style of 60s horror pulp, BACKMASK is the fake history of a conspiracy theory surrounding the Satanic agenda to control children's minds.

Nicholas Hush, 1960s record producer, has a vision for the future of pop music. After a series of prophetic dreams, he wants to combine occult imagery with upcoming trends to create a new, groundbreaking look. His secretary, Valerie Chill, is tasked with finding consultants and funding while he crafts the perfect album. Quickly their project becomes entangled in other, larger machinations, and two teenage pop acts become responsible for international intrigue, brainwashing, and an occult massacre. Taking inspiration from the lives of Joe Meek, Phil Spector, and Timothy Leary, BACKMASK is a speculative look at how hidden messages got into pop music.

Inspired by pop music history and written in the style of 60s horror pulp, BACKMASK is the fake history of a conspiracy theory surrounding the Satanic agenda to control children's minds.

Nicholas...


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Hold onto your vinyl records, folks, because Backmask by O.F. Cieri is a wild ride through the trippy world of 60s pop music and Satanic conspiracies that's gonna make your head spin faster than a record player on turbo mode! If you're into music, mystery, and a bit of occult funk, this book is your backstage pass to a mind-bending show you won't want to miss.

Meet Nicholas Hush, the record producer with a vision crazier than a six-foot rabbit. He's all about merging occult vibes with the latest music trends, and it's a recipe for a rock 'n' roll rollercoaster. His trusty secretary, Valerie Chill, gets thrown into the mix, and before you know it, you've got teen pop sensations tangled up in international intrigue and some seriously spooky brainwashing shenanigans. Inspired by real legends like Joe Meek and Timothy Leary, Backmask is a far-out, genre-blending masterpiece that'll have you grooving to its beat while questioning everything you thought you knew about pop music history. Get ready to take a walk on the wild side! 🎵🕺🔮

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A mesmerizing blend of horror and literary fiction that draws inspiration from pop music history and 60s horror pulp. The novel delves into the intriguing conspiracy theory of a Satanic agenda aimed at controlling children's minds through occult imagery in pop music. At its core, the story revolves around Nicholas Hush, a 1960s record producer with a visionary approach to pop music.

As the narrative unfolds, readers are introduced to a captivating world of prophetic dreams, occult intrigue, and teenage pop acts unwittingly caught in a web of international conspiracies. Cieri masterfully weaves together elements from the lives of iconic figures like Joe Meek, Phil Spector, and Timothy Leary to create a speculative and thought-provoking exploration of how hidden messages found their way into pop music. Backmask is a great read for those who appreciate the fusion of history, horror, and literary finesse, offering a unique and engaging storytelling experience.

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