Will Jordan Great question! Yes, Cain is very much the Big Bad of this series, and there were three aspects of his character that were important to me: That may not sound like a big deal in any other book but when the author is Will Jordan, a man that has often spoken out about how men are now portrayed in modern media, I can’t help but feel a victim of a “bait and switch”. The person that wrote this book doesn’t seem to adhere to the same expectations he has for the movie and show creators he criticizes. Hallelujah!", a choir played along an image of alcoholic drinks like whiskey to express his love for drinking. The author occasionally over uses a word, hitting it multiple times in a paragraph when others words would help to develop the concept with more detail.

In addition to writing the Ryan Drake series, Will Jordan co-write the 2017 book Deadly Cargo with James Patterson.

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Overall, a decent, decently entertaining read. Not quite as desired or expected for this specific reader, but plenty of thrills for others, likely. Dyatlov Pass remains a mystery. Thanks Netgalley. The writting could have used heavy editing as several phrases repeat themselves very often. "skill set" being one of them. Beyond the thin characters and plot, the performance of the narrator is just mediocre. Nothing special really. Not at all my thing, although objectively speaking this book was pretty well done for the sort of book it was. Solid on all accounts with nothing egregiously stupid or gratuitously violent getting in the way of telling a story. If action is your thing (especially, high-stakes apocalyptic-flavored action), you’ll probably love this novel. It has a very cinematic sort of style to its high-octane narrative that works well and makes it a dynamic read. The sense of place, be it snowy mountains or sandy deserts is done very well too.I really like Will Jordan for the “alter ego” by which many of us know him. He possesses a razor sharp wit allowing him to eviscerate (and sometimes commend) modern cinema and television. His critiques often illustrate the importance of good storytelling and character development over the advancement of any of the social justice messaging found in media today. Critical Drinker After Hours is a companion channel, with a variety of different styles of content. This includes: And this worries me, because I'm old enough to remember when things were different. I can appreciate the quality of the stories we used to tell, and I can see what damage we're doing to our artists of today. The next generation of moviegoers and filmmakers is going to grow up in a world where this ridiculous state of affairs is the norm. They won't have that experience needed to strive for something better, and I think we'll all suffer as a result. Tyrion throwing up (from Game of Thrones), expressing the Drinker's disgust at the thought of something.

For fans of World War Z, a mystery, an ancient threat, and a race against time to save humanity—inspired by the true events of the Dyatlov Pass. Episodes thus far include Setup and Payoff, They're Written by Children, They're Destroying Our Heroes, The Soft Reboot, They Teach Us Awful Lessons, Modern Actors, CGI Overload, They Hate Their Own Fans, The Myth of the "Modern Audience", They Hate Men, The Strong Female Character, and They're Too Expensive. Will Jordan Hi Samuel. Book 6 is almost finished, and we've currently pencilled in a June 2016 launch date. We won't know for sure until the editing is done, but …more Hi Samuel. Book 6 is almost finished, and we've currently pencilled in a June 2016 launch date. We won't know for sure until the editing is done, but definitely this summer. Also I'm hoping to publish a novella shortly before this, but more details on that later. For fans of World War Z, a chilling mystery, an ancient threat, and a race against time to save humanity–inspired by the true events of the Dyatlov Pass incident

While some of Jordan’s basic insights about what makes for good storytelling might seem obvious, they have proven difficult for the entertainment industry to consistently apply. For instance, every scene in a movie or TV show should do three things: advance the plot, develop the characters, and world-build. Or ditch “The Message” (woke agenda) and just tell a good story. And stay consistent with the logic of the characters and setting, even in fantasy and sci-fi stories.

After graduating high school he moved on to university, gaining an Honors Degree in Information Technology. To support himself during his degree he worked a number of part time jobs, one of which was as an extra in television and feature films. Cast as a World War Two soldier, he was put through military boot camp in preparation for the role. Various characters annoyed me at times but in ways that fit with the narrative and not counter to who they were or the story. You can tell Will puts great effort into crafting each one and knowing who they are as people as if they were real. In 2019, Captain Marvel was about to be released and had been very controversial among audiences as a centerpiece of the present day culture war. Jordan, having had his own gripes with the movie and the leading actress Brie Larson, yet noticed how seriously everyone was taking the situation, created The Critical Drinker persona as a means to poke fun at it through a comedic lens. Second small gripe is the repetition of explanations. Characters spend an inordinate amount of time (or at least it certainly feels that way), explaining and re-explaining the same situation for every new character that comes along. It may be understandable for an author to want to remind the reader if the thought is they may have forgotten or perhaps become confused, but this happened too often and, frankly, not enough happened between these instances for a reader to really forget. In 2022, Will wrote a new book called Dark Harvest, a conspiracy thriller/science fiction novel about bioterrorism and zombies. Will has also stated he's working on a comic book project, still unrevealed.Taking the mystery of the Dyatlov Pass to the world stage, Dark Harvest will make you think twice before climbing a mountain. Or visiting an airport, or going outside for that matter. Russia, 1959. Nine members of a Soviet mountaineering team on an ambitious expedition into the Ural Mountains are found dead, victims of massive and bizarre injuries. The Dyatlov Pass, as this grisly event came to be known, remains unexplained to this day.