The Crooked Hand Tree by J.S. Parker | Script Revolution

The Crooked Hand Tree

In the year 1820-farm boy Tom Miller, born an archangel, is becoming aware of his bestowed gifts, just as an evil plague in the form of a black witch is sent to destroy him.

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As an epic tale of small town horror, The Crooked Hand Tree, finds a simple twelve year old farm boy, Tom Miller discovering the gifts bestowed upon him. Taught the ways of his powers by an elderly shop owner in town, Tom is a shy, and fearful boy of twelve years trying to fit in despite the other worldly gifts that set him apart. Ever fearful, especially for the giant dead tree looming in the cemetery across from his bedroom window, an evil half-human witch descendent of the Salem witch trials is sent to destroy him...His fears become reality when things within the tight, religious community begin to deteriorate under the demon witch's watch. In an epic showdown between the forces of good and of evil, Tom will look to his faith while he grows to accept himself...ultimately, summoning all that he has. To save himself, his town- and everyone and everything he truly loves.

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Submitted: December 22, 2021
Last Updated: October 16, 2024

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The Writer: J.S. Parker

I'm J.S.Parker. A wearer of many hats, I'm a screenwiter, an author- novelist, and a music educator in instrumental performance, music theory and music history. As well, I'm a professional singer, composer and a music producer. Most recently, I've finished my first two novels, The first is "The Crooked Hand Tree", the other, a psychological crime thriller based on Jack the Ripper called "Jack.. " At the same time, I finished my third book "Tom Hunter," a sequel to The Crooked Hand Tree, and just completed "The Cyber Star" my first Sci-fi book. Having written my four novels in different genres, (The Crooked Hand Tree, Tom Hunter, Jack, The Cyber Star) I have just finished the screenplay for... Go to bio
Agency: Skarywerds Media

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