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End-Of-The-World Trilogy #1
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Meet Noah Tass. Follow him as he tries to escape his hayseed hometown in Missouri. This is not a movie. This is someone's life. Noah was turning 23 and desperate leave. Pulnick had forever been a blemish on the anemic face of rural Bible-belt America. Always bland and soporific, it was now being invaded by white supremacist meth heads, visited by an unprecedented crime wave, exploited by spiritualists and local politicos, and driven to hysteria by paranoid rumors that the world would end on November 11th. Moreover, Noah's personal life was becoming more convoluted by the day. Everything seemed to conspire against his singular need to get out of this dreary, dead-end, death-wish armpit of a town. "11-11-11" is what you call a feel good novel. You'll feel good about your own life when you get a load of the losers who populate this living graveyard!
200 pages, Paperback
First published April 16, 2011
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About the author
John Rachel
21 books582 followersJohn Rachel has a B. A. in Philosophy, has traveled extensively, is a songwriter and music producer, and an evolutionary humanist. He has spent his life trying to resolve the intrinsic clash between the metaphysical purity of Buddhism and the overwhelming appeal of narcissism.
Author Rachel has written ten novels, and eight non-fiction books. He has also had over 40 short stories, 9 poems, and over 200 political articles published in both print and online magazines.
He has traveled through and lived in 35 countries since leaving America August of 2006, but is now settled in a small traditional farming village in Japan near Osaka. His next project, as he slumps in a hammock he purchased in Vietnam and waits for the Good Ship Lollipop to appear on the horizon, is a anthropological novel about the worship and eating of giraffes, set in sub-Saharan 18th Century Africa. It is mostly the product of the voices in his head which have plagued him since puberty, a biological transition that occurred when he was 34 and working on a chain gang in Arkansas. He was at the time serving a 10-year sentence for destroying the do-not-remove label from a pillowcase he bought at a yard sale.
Author Rachel has recently published two books. One is a fantasy/travel/cookbook called "What Do Mermaids Eat?" The other is political manifesto called "War Is Making Us Poor!: Militarism Is Destroying the US".
The author’s last permanent residence in America was Portland, Oregon where he had a state-of-the-art ProTools recording studio, music production house, a radio promotion and music publishing company. He recorded and produced several artists in the Pacific Northwest, releasing and promoting their music on radio across America and overseas.
John Rachel now lives in a quiet, traditional, rural Japanese community, where he sets his non-existent watch by the thrice-daily ringing of temple bells, at a local Shinto shrine. These days, he's mostly immersed in good vibrations.
Author Rachel has written ten novels, and eight non-fiction books. He has also had over 40 short stories, 9 poems, and over 200 political articles published in both print and online magazines.
He has traveled through and lived in 35 countries since leaving America August of 2006, but is now settled in a small traditional farming village in Japan near Osaka. His next project, as he slumps in a hammock he purchased in Vietnam and waits for the Good Ship Lollipop to appear on the horizon, is a anthropological novel about the worship and eating of giraffes, set in sub-Saharan 18th Century Africa. It is mostly the product of the voices in his head which have plagued him since puberty, a biological transition that occurred when he was 34 and working on a chain gang in Arkansas. He was at the time serving a 10-year sentence for destroying the do-not-remove label from a pillowcase he bought at a yard sale.
Author Rachel has recently published two books. One is a fantasy/travel/cookbook called "What Do Mermaids Eat?" The other is political manifesto called "War Is Making Us Poor!: Militarism Is Destroying the US".
The author’s last permanent residence in America was Portland, Oregon where he had a state-of-the-art ProTools recording studio, music production house, a radio promotion and music publishing company. He recorded and produced several artists in the Pacific Northwest, releasing and promoting their music on radio across America and overseas.
John Rachel now lives in a quiet, traditional, rural Japanese community, where he sets his non-existent watch by the thrice-daily ringing of temple bells, at a local Shinto shrine. These days, he's mostly immersed in good vibrations.
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January 12, 2018
As the author of this book, I think it may be the most brilliant book ever written.
March 30, 2018
Noah is just turning 23, and growing up in Pulnick, Missouri. A town that was becoming more run down, drug infested, and crime ridden by the day. Noah just wants to leave.
Rumor has it the end of the world is coming. On November 11, 2011, or “11-11-11,” the world as we know it is about to end. So say the billboards and speech givers. Noah doesn’t exactly believe in all this either. He’s busy trying to find out exactly what his sister is doing, and who she’s involved with since running off from home.
Noah had friends, but like his job at the local Walmart, disappeared after he was hit by a truck on his motorcycle. Noah plans to leave, but things seem to keep slowing him down.
In the months leading up to that date, Noah’s life is a strange mix of boring parties, misadventures, and random people coming and going in his life. Nobody you’d really want to know too much about. A new job and a new set of odd friends enters his life. He continues to see billboards about “11-11-11.”
Do we know what “11-11-11” is about? We are kept guessing as to the message here. Eventually we find out what 11-11-11 is going to mean to Noah. The day his whole life changes.
The story line was interesting, but while the activities were well detailed, the people were not. Kind of dragged on in a few places in bizarre ways. I did finish the book, and found it over all an entertaining, albeit a little odd tale.
Thank you John Rachel.
Rumor has it the end of the world is coming. On November 11, 2011, or “11-11-11,” the world as we know it is about to end. So say the billboards and speech givers. Noah doesn’t exactly believe in all this either. He’s busy trying to find out exactly what his sister is doing, and who she’s involved with since running off from home.
Noah had friends, but like his job at the local Walmart, disappeared after he was hit by a truck on his motorcycle. Noah plans to leave, but things seem to keep slowing him down.
In the months leading up to that date, Noah’s life is a strange mix of boring parties, misadventures, and random people coming and going in his life. Nobody you’d really want to know too much about. A new job and a new set of odd friends enters his life. He continues to see billboards about “11-11-11.”
Do we know what “11-11-11” is about? We are kept guessing as to the message here. Eventually we find out what 11-11-11 is going to mean to Noah. The day his whole life changes.
The story line was interesting, but while the activities were well detailed, the people were not. Kind of dragged on in a few places in bizarre ways. I did finish the book, and found it over all an entertaining, albeit a little odd tale.
Thank you John Rachel.
January 7, 2018
Title: 11.11.11
Author: John Rachel
Publisher: Melange Books, LLC N Schumacher
Series: End of The World Trilogy # 1
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:
"11.11.11. by John Rachel
My Thoughts....
If you are looking for a humorous and even a few tears then you have come to right place for '11-11-11' will give it to you and so much more. This was quite a interesting read with Noah Tass who grow up in a small town in the Midwest [Pulnick, Missouri] and wanted to leave this 'Bible belt America.' Will Noah who was turning twenty three get his wish and be able to finds 'a new life and truly learn how to dream?' I enjoyed how this author was able to give us a read that had some real events that came together in a type of up and downs that are usually found in a lots of small towns. If one even lived in a small time and wanted to get out I would definitely suggest this read for you. This story will definitely charm and keep you laughing at all the going on in this story. There were quite a few characters that will keep your interest turning the pages to see what was coming next in this well written 'who-dun-it' read. Now, this story will not stop here and continues on for more adventures for Noah in the next trilogy '12-12-12.'
Thank you to the author for sending me this read for my giving a honest opinion of the novel.
Author: John Rachel
Publisher: Melange Books, LLC N Schumacher
Series: End of The World Trilogy # 1
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:
"11.11.11. by John Rachel
My Thoughts....
If you are looking for a humorous and even a few tears then you have come to right place for '11-11-11' will give it to you and so much more. This was quite a interesting read with Noah Tass who grow up in a small town in the Midwest [Pulnick, Missouri] and wanted to leave this 'Bible belt America.' Will Noah who was turning twenty three get his wish and be able to finds 'a new life and truly learn how to dream?' I enjoyed how this author was able to give us a read that had some real events that came together in a type of up and downs that are usually found in a lots of small towns. If one even lived in a small time and wanted to get out I would definitely suggest this read for you. This story will definitely charm and keep you laughing at all the going on in this story. There were quite a few characters that will keep your interest turning the pages to see what was coming next in this well written 'who-dun-it' read. Now, this story will not stop here and continues on for more adventures for Noah in the next trilogy '12-12-12.'
Thank you to the author for sending me this read for my giving a honest opinion of the novel.
March 17, 2015
its funny
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 6, 2018
Funny and sad account of how a guy copes with delusional religious people who think the world is going to end and how he deals with their irrational thinking.
December 23, 2016
MO. Last June Cindy Myran (37, tenant) went missing.
Not only was she an alcoholic but a drug addict also.
Vera was the mgr. of EarthWay grocery store (EWGS).
Other employees are: Ian Phillips (24, narrator, soccer, pizza cashier), Rob (food line), & Casey (food line).
The St. Henry Post, headlines read; Pineville Woman Found Dead at Hoppersand Lake.
Detective Tony Galarza (SHCPD) wanted to ask Ian a few questions about Cindy.
Ian was now seeing Amy.
The Bradson City Gazette headline read: Brian Newstead (CEO, jet engine corp.) Arrested on Fraud Charges.
Ian was doing a little murder investigation on his own.
Jonathan Chambet (Cindy’s off/on again BF) had been arrested & now is in jail for possession of narcotics.
Vera promoted Ian to asst. mgr. of EarthWay Café.
St. Henry Post headline read: Commissioner of Education Stan Venchard Indicted for Fraud.
What did Gabrielle Romero-Newstead (wife) reveal to Ian?
Will the murder mystery get solved?
I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review, only an honest one. All thoughts & opinions are entirely my own.
A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written who-dun-it murder mystery book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great who-dun-it murder mystery movie, or better yet a TV series. A very easy rating of 5 stars.
Thank you for the free Goodreads; Making Connections; Create Space Printing Press; Literary Vagabond Books; 3rd ed.; Author; PDF book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
Not only was she an alcoholic but a drug addict also.
Vera was the mgr. of EarthWay grocery store (EWGS).
Other employees are: Ian Phillips (24, narrator, soccer, pizza cashier), Rob (food line), & Casey (food line).
The St. Henry Post, headlines read; Pineville Woman Found Dead at Hoppersand Lake.
Detective Tony Galarza (SHCPD) wanted to ask Ian a few questions about Cindy.
Ian was now seeing Amy.
The Bradson City Gazette headline read: Brian Newstead (CEO, jet engine corp.) Arrested on Fraud Charges.
Ian was doing a little murder investigation on his own.
Jonathan Chambet (Cindy’s off/on again BF) had been arrested & now is in jail for possession of narcotics.
Vera promoted Ian to asst. mgr. of EarthWay Café.
St. Henry Post headline read: Commissioner of Education Stan Venchard Indicted for Fraud.
What did Gabrielle Romero-Newstead (wife) reveal to Ian?
Will the murder mystery get solved?
I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review, only an honest one. All thoughts & opinions are entirely my own.
A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written who-dun-it murder mystery book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great who-dun-it murder mystery movie, or better yet a TV series. A very easy rating of 5 stars.
Thank you for the free Goodreads; Making Connections; Create Space Printing Press; Literary Vagabond Books; 3rd ed.; Author; PDF book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
January 2, 2017
Noah was turning 23 and desperate to get out of town. Pulnick, Missouri had always been a hopelessly hayseed blemish on the pallid face of rural Bible-belt America. Always bland and soporific, it was now being invaded by white supremacist meth heads, visited by an unprecedented crime wave, exploited by spiritualists and local politicos, and driven to hysteria by paranoid rumors that the world would end on November 11th. Moreover, Noah's personal life was becoming more convoluted by the day. Everything seemed to conspire against his singular need to go somewhere where he could begin a new life and learn how to dream.
Wow! I am left wondering what will Noah be up to in the sequel. I went along for the ride and got hooked into the story. Can't hardly wait to read the further adventures of Noah!
Well written and easy to understand about life in a dull and boring town in the eyes of Noah.
I received a kindle version of "11-11-11" to read in exchange for my review.
Wow! I am left wondering what will Noah be up to in the sequel. I went along for the ride and got hooked into the story. Can't hardly wait to read the further adventures of Noah!
Well written and easy to understand about life in a dull and boring town in the eyes of Noah.
I received a kindle version of "11-11-11" to read in exchange for my review.
April 1, 2018
It's 10 years after the World Trade Center disintegrated, and much of everything in the small town of Pulnick, Missouri seems to be disintegrating too. Perhaps even the world is coming to an end too. Noah Tass doesn't really know what to make of it, but spends this novel trying to get out!
Where 11-11-11 shines is in its depiction of the banalities and corruption of rural American life. There are some really great scenes where Noah can almost see minds going to rot, both of his friends, strangers, and his own.
The writing is enjoyable, the cultural satire is sharp and remains topical.
Two problems, though. Sometimes the character profiles are way too detailed, especially for lesser characters. The great scenes (like the one at the air show) often stand outside the book's plot.
Full disclosure: John Rachel gave me an electronic copy of 11-11-11 in exchange for this review.
Where 11-11-11 shines is in its depiction of the banalities and corruption of rural American life. There are some really great scenes where Noah can almost see minds going to rot, both of his friends, strangers, and his own.
The writing is enjoyable, the cultural satire is sharp and remains topical.
Two problems, though. Sometimes the character profiles are way too detailed, especially for lesser characters. The great scenes (like the one at the air show) often stand outside the book's plot.
Full disclosure: John Rachel gave me an electronic copy of 11-11-11 in exchange for this review.
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