Gigantvm Penisivm
A Tale of Demonic Possession
by Jose Elvin Bueno
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Pub Date 5 Nov 2024 | Archive Date 15 Oct 2024
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Description
From award-winning author, Jose Elvin Bueno, comes a Filipino horror shrouded by an unspeakable presence that is intent on slashing through the divides between influencer and the influenced.
THE GAME is called The Summoning. “We say a prayer to the Dark Lord. Then He, in His infinite malevolence, sends an evil spirit to visit us. And hopefully, hilarity will ensue.”
THE PLAYERS are the young and the beautiful looking for a kick this Friday night. Rafa, a corporate professional/loyal wingman. Basti, a financial wizard/unrivaled scenester. Vicente, a video gamer/early adopter. Pia, a fashion model/revered influencer. Mitzi, a free spirit/porn star.
THE STAKES are their very own perfectly Instagrammable lives. One by one, they realize that someone malevolent is indeed summoned, singularly focused on killing all of them.
WHO WILL LIVE TO TELL THE TALE?
A24’s Bodies, Bodies, Bodies meets Talk To Me in these pages full of drugs and blood that summon Gigantvm Penisivm: A Tale of Demonic Possession.
Advance Praise
Praise for Sindicato & Co.
“Jose Elvin Bueno blurs the lines between conspiracy theories and elusive truths in this riveting satirical thriller. Hilariously agitating!” —Chris Martinez, author of Last Order sa Penguin and Welcome to IntelStar
“Set against the real-life backdrop of the worst excesses of current Philippine politics, Jose Elvin Bueno presents a tautly written thriller revolving around a slain periodista's dangerous discovery, involving the most powerful and dangerous men of the country. As the situation escalates in both the real world and the digital realm, Sindicato & Co.'s fiercely imagined and nuanced cast of characters find themselves on an inevitable collision course that will rock the nation. Bueno tells his gripping story with confidence, finesse, and an easy grace.” —Dean Francis Alfar, author of The Kite of Stars and Other Stories and Salamanca (A Novel)
Marketing Plan
- Book tour in New England region with other horror/thriller CLASH authors
- Book readings in capital region of New York and in New York City at local bookstores
- Promotions at festivals such as Stokercon, Brooklyn Book Festival, and Portland Book Festival
Available Editions
EDITION | Other Format |
ISBN | 9781960988348 |
PRICE | US$18.95 (USD) |
PAGES | 264 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
This book is a satirical look at influencers, possession, and shallow friendships.
A group of young, pretty, rich young people who have millions of followers on social media get together one Friday night and perform a ritual, a summoning.
What happens is...a weird kinda possession for a few of them but not the type you might expect.
The characters in this book are not exactly loveable or sympathetic. And they're not meant to be. They represent the social media elite, the brand whores and influencers which young people strive for. But this is not a condemnation of social media or popularity but rather it satricizes the elusive "1%". Where friendships are based on numbers and metrics and communication is done via posts and never beyond.
This book is written from the viewpoints of two characters, Rafa and Mitzi, and we find out about the rest in these chapters. The use of popular terminology, especially in the social media world, might confuse some older readers but I thought this was a GREAT way to tell this story. It gives it an air of authenticity.
But keep in mind that a possession does occur, more than one in fact, and not everyone will make it out alive. I loved how this all takes place in a penthouse apartment in the Philippines. No tropes are used for the story. It's just this group of people in this apartment, experiencing it all happen.
I loved the subtle (and sometimes not so subtle) humor, the dead on satire of influencers, and how the possessive spirit is not what you'd expect. You'll be surprised! I recommend this book.
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