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Wolf's Head Bay-Journey of the Courageous Eleven
by Jeffery Allen Boyd
GENRE: Young Adult Fiction/Action & Adventure/Survival Stories
PUBLICATION DATE: 09/29/2023
DESCRIPTION:
Every victim of human trafficking needs a courageous hero.
“Get outta there—run!” he implored her in a breathless, frightened child’s whisper.
Based on a true crime government conspiracy—a chance encounter while on a camping trip to the remote Northern Michigan wilderness by a group of teenagers becomes a deadly and suspenseful race for survival when Lynn is abducted with the help of a charismatic boy, plunging Jeremy Hodak, his younger twin brothers, and their friends into the terrifying world of human trafficking where they discover the courageous hero that lies within each one of them.
In a bold rescue attempt, the fearful group of teens is caught and held captive at a covert underground missile silo by the Colonel, a powerful and dangerous man intent on controlling the world's human trafficking Network. About to be taken out of the country and sold as slaves into the global Network, only the boy who lured the young girl can help them—and he has his own price!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Jeffery Boyd, sun-loving beach boy & wine enthusiast, was born in Homestead, Florida. His original goal was to be a filmmaker. Before entering the 10th grade, he purchased his first super 8 movie camera. Rather than point and shoot randomly, he began to tell ‘stories’ through his home movies, often giving his parents and other family members ‘direction’, even mastering the skill of creating special effects. After growing up in Traverse City, northern Michigan— "picturesque, with a lotta cool hiking trails, dunes and lakes"— the inspiration for his books, he headed to Miami, Florida. He eventually made his way farther south down U.S. 1 to Islamorada in the tropical Florida Keys after his car broke down on a weekend getaway and decided this is where he wanted to live. Today Boyd divides his time between Lake Ann, Michigan and the Keys, with his partner, living the island life as a jet ski tour guide and pursuing his passion for writing his Wolf’s Head Bay action/adventure thrillers.
REVIEWS:
Wolf's Head Bay-Journey of the Courageous Eleven, a Silver Medal winner in the Young Adult-Action genre. “Wolf’s Head Bay would make a great movie, where we have a headstrong hero and a remarkable plot to support him. —Reviewed by Rabia Tanveer for Readers’ Favorite
“Boyd masterfully weaves together elements of suspense and tension, keeping readers on the edge of their seats as the group fights to escape their captors and expose the truth behind the sinister operation. The stakes are high as they race against time, facing unimaginable danger at every turn. One of the novel’s strengths lies in its exploration of the complexities of human trafficking. Boyd doesn’t shy away from the dark truths of this criminal enterprise, shining a light on the exploitation and suffering endured by its victims. Through vivid descriptions and compelling characterizations, he forces readers to confront the harsh realities of this dark and pervasive industry. —Reviewed by Wyatt Semenuk for BookTrib
COMPARATIVE FILM/BOOK:
Key Largo, Mercury Rising, Breakdown, Firewall and Sound of Freedom, and authors Irwin Allen and Clive Cussler
CASTING:
Jeremy Hodak. The Colonel. Gene Anthony (Mr.) Spear (inspired by actor Gary Busey’s character Mr. Joshua in Lethal Weapon).
PRIMARY VENUES/LOCATIONS WITHIN THE BOOK:
Wolf’s Head Bay; aka, Leland, Michigan. Traverse City, Michigan. Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and the Mackinac Bridge.