Kubricks Game, Derek Taylor Kent
Kubricks Game, Derek Taylor Kent
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Kubrick's Game
Puzzle-Thriller for Film Geeks

Author: Derek Taylor Kent

Narrator: Jonathan Frakes, Yvette Nicole Brown, Peet Guercio

Unabridged: 9 hr 34 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/23/2016


Synopsis

GOLD MEDAL WINNER: Readers’ Favorite Book Awards 2017: Best Fiction AudiobookWINNER: 11th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards – Movies & TV CategoryWhat if Stanley Kubrick left behind more than just his classic films? What if he also left behind an elaborate puzzle cleverly buried within his films, which would lead the player toward a treasure that could change the course of human history?Fifteen years after his death in March 1999, it appears Stanley Kubrick arranged a hand-selected announcement that his films are far more than they appear to be. As UCLA’s resident Kubrick expert, Professor Mascaro was one recipient of Kubrick’s package.Inside is a reproduction of the famous photo Kubrick took for the cover of Look Magazine following the death of FDR. The image to the right has become emblazoned in the American zeitgeist. On the back of the photo is a message written by Kubrick that reads: “Follow me to Q’s identity.” Mascaro is stumped and asks Shawn Hagan, his brilliant but socially awkward film student, what he thinks that might mean.And so begins a wild adventure.... By the end, Kubrick will have proven his genius to be unmatched, when the game takes the player far beyond the boundaries of reality and sends him into the darkest realms of the human mind in order to make it to the final stage. This climactic set piece is surely the most difficult and diabolical puzzle ever created by man.Shawn will have to face his own demons and reconnect with those who care about him in order to receive the great treasure that is Kubrick’s final legacy and gift to humanity.EVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS a mind-blowing, often comedic, sometimes tragic, always entertaining look at an extraordinary “What if?” adventure.

About Derek Taylor Kent

Derek Taylor Kent is a screenwriter and the author of the award-winning middle grade series Scary School. He lives in Los Angeles with his greyhound puppy, Zander, whose nose for mischief was the real-life inspiration for El Perro con Sombrero.


Reviews

Goodreads review by maria on February 07, 2017

Kubrick’s Game is exactly what it sounds like. An adventure/quest based on the films and life of Stanley Kubrick. I mean how cool does that sound? When I was approached to read this novel, I instantly accepted. It was marketed to me as perfect for those who loved Ready Player One, and that I did. Ku......more

Goodreads review by Shadowdenizen on December 28, 2016

40% done- The main character reminds me of Sheldon from "Big Bang Theory." Aaaaand Complete. I kinda lost some steam 2/3rds of the way through. This book was both entertaining and frustrating at the same time. While the premise is not entirely new, that didn't bother me at first, but as I read, I was......more

Goodreads review by Timothy on February 09, 2017

Two thoughts stood out as I finished this exceptional new story from Derek Taylor Kent and a Evolved Publishing: 1) That has to be the smartest mystery story I've ever experienced. 2) Am I really considering that Kubrick's Game was BETTER than Ready Player One by Ernest Cline? It's been two days since......more

Goodreads review by Lex on January 23, 2017

Antonio Mascaro, professor at the UCLA School of Film and Television, receives a package that contains a reproduction of a famous Kubrick photo originally posted on the cover of Look Magazine. On the back of the photo are the words, “Follow me to Q’s identity.” Mascaro calls on Shawn Hagan, an intro......more

Goodreads review by Tony on February 02, 2017

Fantastic Adventure I have been drawn to many different types of novels over the years, but when I find one like Kubrick's Game I am in heaven! The puzzles, the plot twist, the characters all are so compelling. This a story I can read over and over. I can't wait to hear what my friends think.......more