Satan's Casting Call

by Lisa Maliga

Duncan Smith-Holmes is a struggling young actor who is in desperate need of a paying gig or he has to leave Hollywood. But a bizarre casting call and an opportunity to land a major role in a high budget movie is something he can't pass up -- no matter what the consequences.

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First published January 19, 2012

About the author

Lisa Maliga is an American author of contemporary fiction, psychological thrillers and cozy mysteries. Her nonfiction titles consist of how to make bath and body products with an emphasis on melt and pour soap crafting. When researching her cozy mystery, she discovered the art of baking French macarons. She continues to bake macarons, always trying new flavor combinations. When not writing, Lisa reads an assortment of books, takes photos, skates and is working on a series of baking and soaping video tutorials. Visit her website at www.LisaMaliga.com

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Reviews

[C.V. Hunt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Satan’s Casting Call is a quick read at just over 9000 words. While the story is entertaining, it does lack the depth that keeps you emotionally attached to any characters.

Duncan is an out-of-work actor and he’ll do anything to get in the limelight. He arrives at an open casting call, and is astonished to find out he is the only person there for the audition. After discussing the project with the producer, Duncan decides that this role is far too important, and high-paying to let it slip from his fingers. The only problem is the people involved want the actor to resemble the main character… to the point of disfiguration.

Desperate and broke, Duncan seeks whatever it will take to land this role. How far would you be willing to go, and for how much money?

This was tasty tidbit of horror that reminded me of The Twilight Zone.

[Not Now...Mommy's Reading · Rating 3 out of 5]

Satan’s Casting Call by Lisa Maliga was a surprisingly good read. I say surprisingly
because it took me a time or two to get started. But once Duncan met Monty, I couldn’t stop reading. My first thought upon completing the novelette was it would make for a great "Twilight Zone" episode.

The characters were quite believable and even though I pretty much figured out how the story might end, I kept hoping Duncan would make "better choices". I would definitely recommend this story to anyone looking for a quick, satisfying read. (Originially Reviewed for Risque Reviews)