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SNAKEFIGHTER: The Legend of Saint Patrick
Wear green or get pinched!
Saint Patrick is said to have driven the snakes from Ireland.
Many believe that is simply a metaphor for the decline of paganism after he brought Christianity to the region.
Others think he led the fight against a brutal serpent cult and their living god: a giant snake.
This story assumes that second option.
It delivers a historical fantasy that blends the elements of Patrick's life and legend into an action-packed tale of love, loss, and revenge, and of snakes that are more than a metaphor. It presents a vision of an ancient Ireland suffering under the control of a violent, demonic cult, and of the heroes who rally behind a reluctant ex-slave to free their land and people from the grip of evil. It provides realistic alternatives to the miracles that are attributed to Saint Patrick's life and replaces that missing magic with new angles on various Irish myths.
It explains why we still wear green on Saint Patrick's Day, and why we risk a pinch if we don't.
THIS EBOOK IS PRESENTED IN A MODIFIED SCREENPLAY FORMAT. It is readable as a story but is not the standard style of storytelling most common for Kindle readers. This eBook contains the descriptions of locations, characters, action, and dialogue necessary for the production of a film. Please see the “What is a screenplay? / How to read this eBook” section in the preview for more information.
Saint Patrick is said to have driven the snakes from Ireland.
Many believe that is simply a metaphor for the decline of paganism after he brought Christianity to the region.
Others think he led the fight against a brutal serpent cult and their living god: a giant snake.
This story assumes that second option.
It delivers a historical fantasy that blends the elements of Patrick's life and legend into an action-packed tale of love, loss, and revenge, and of snakes that are more than a metaphor. It presents a vision of an ancient Ireland suffering under the control of a violent, demonic cult, and of the heroes who rally behind a reluctant ex-slave to free their land and people from the grip of evil. It provides realistic alternatives to the miracles that are attributed to Saint Patrick's life and replaces that missing magic with new angles on various Irish myths.
It explains why we still wear green on Saint Patrick's Day, and why we risk a pinch if we don't.
THIS EBOOK IS PRESENTED IN A MODIFIED SCREENPLAY FORMAT. It is readable as a story but is not the standard style of storytelling most common for Kindle readers. This eBook contains the descriptions of locations, characters, action, and dialogue necessary for the production of a film. Please see the “What is a screenplay? / How to read this eBook” section in the preview for more information.
131 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 25, 2017
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About the author
David R. Larson
7 books11 followersDave is an author, screenwriter, and podcaster from Seattle.
In recent times–that feel like lifetimes ago–he owned a skateboard shop, ran a punk rock record label, and was a poker dealer, among other things. He has worn many hats.
Dave’s work has won various awards. One of his projects in the UK was nominated for a BAFTA CYMRU award in 2013.
He wrote the award-winning short film BIG BOY, directed by Bryan Campbell, that premiered at the 2015 Tribeca Film Festival. It is available on Amazon (free to stream if you have Prime).
A gorgeous woman who could do much better and a cranky Chihuahua named Wentworth allow Dave to live with them. He considers himself lucky.
In recent times–that feel like lifetimes ago–he owned a skateboard shop, ran a punk rock record label, and was a poker dealer, among other things. He has worn many hats.
Dave’s work has won various awards. One of his projects in the UK was nominated for a BAFTA CYMRU award in 2013.
He wrote the award-winning short film BIG BOY, directed by Bryan Campbell, that premiered at the 2015 Tribeca Film Festival. It is available on Amazon (free to stream if you have Prime).
A gorgeous woman who could do much better and a cranky Chihuahua named Wentworth allow Dave to live with them. He considers himself lucky.
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