In 1971 a drugged-out 17-year-old named Doug, along with his Secretly Gay, Openly Black best friend, hitchhike the USA in search of Utopia.
At one point he joins the infamous Glenn W. Turner’s get rich quick scheme Koscot Interplanetary, Inc. while living with a cult of Satanic Heroin Addicts who believe Jesus will soon Forgive Lucifer. This memoir is hard-to-believe but completely true.
When Lucifer appears and announces the beginning of the Apocalypse, the leaders of other religion call upon their own Harbingers and compete to bring about their own version of Doomsday.
In his 3D illustrated novel, you will meet a cast of quirky characters, from multiple religions, all of whom attempt to prevent the Christian End of Times by creating an Apocalyptic Stalemate.
In the near future, to a desperate Businessman kidnaps Rhubarb, the leader of a popular New Age Suicide Cult who claims to channel a spirit from Hell. He tries to force her to channel the greatest financial minds in Hell to help him save his company. As things go from bad to worse, a Survivalist and his woman attempt to flee the city with a baby they rescued from the cult.
Acclaimed author and film writer Doug Shear has been named to Marquis Who’s Who in America, a prestigious publication that recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding achievement and leadership in their respective fields.d text.
Inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who in America is a significant honor, reserved for individuals who have demonstrated professional excellence and made lasting contributions in their fields. Doug Shear’s induction reflects his decades-long dedication to storytelling across multiple mediums.
“I’m honored to be recognized in Who’s Who in America,” said Shear. “I’m even more amazed that there was no cost, no fee, nothing. How often does that ever happen? Never.”
Based in North Carolina, Shear is finishing his fourth book. The working title: Don’t Blame Me, I Was Kicked in the Face by a Horse. He is seeking the right publisher or agent.