The Owl

About the Book

In 400 BC while SOCRATES the Greek philosopher who shaped Western philosophy and his student PLATO stroll through an enchanted fortress they encounter an extraordinary Being who possesses the key to immortality. Over 2000 years later SOCRATO SCHAPIRELLI a direct descendant of Socrates uncovers a secret competition in Boston whereby 3 courageous contestants, psychiatrist LUKE TALBOT, ophthalmologist MARNI RIVERS and performance artist JAMIE DAWNE vie to be chosen as The One. The victor will achieve the gift of immortality. To the ruthless scientist MARGOT PAYNE, head of the most powerful dynasty in America, her son JONATHAN and her daughter TARA, conquerors who will stop at nothing, the key in securing eternity for themselves and acquiring the secret to immortality lies with the capture of THE OWL, the extraordinary Being who has survived despite thousands of years of pursuit. A nefarious plan is launched to capture this wondrous Being and acquire the secret to its power; a force if unleashed threatens to change the course of the modern world. A deadly race begins in the sinister, threatening fortress known as ‘The Tomb where nightmares come alive.’ Through trials by astonishing disasters and unimaginable battles, their inventive genius and relentless drive to survive bring them to a final, spine-chilling confrontation in the very heart of their domain - The Tomb with the clock ticking against devastating odds – a confrontation in which Luke, Marni and Jamie gain triumph only at the last seconds as a shocking secret is finally revealed.

About the Author

Allan is the author of THE OWL, a novel of extraordinary fantasy which is based on a true story. He is also writing THE OWL screenplay which will soon be a major film. Allan is the writer, composer and lyricist of ‘THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO –THE MUSICAL.” Allan studied drama and creative writing in college and is a graduate of the Commercial Institute in New York – regarded as one of the finest programs for Broadway theatre. Allan’s first work was a dramatic play, ‘Staff’ about a group of dysfunctional elementary school teachers. Allan is the ultimate story-teller who has worked and lived in Thailand for 3 years where he worked as a writer/producer on several films and television series. THE OWL is Allan’s first novel. THE BRAZILIAN is Allan’s next project, one he is passionate about because it is the exciting story of Brazil’s independence and freedom from slavery. The screenplay of THE BRAZILIAN was written by Monica de Albuquerque and Allan and is based on Monica’s autobiography. Monica and Allan are the film’s producers as well. Allan is the father of three beautiful daughters and lives and works in New York, Los Angeles and Europe. Allan is the writer/producer of the following works: THE BRAZILIAN (by Monica de Albuquerque & Allan Sussman) THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO – THE MUSICAL DOC JOCKS EVIL CONDUCT FINAL COMBAT THE GOTH LIGHT OF THE ECLIPSE PRINCE OF THE GAME SEX, BLOOD & MADNESS THUNDERLIGHT TO KILL THE GREEN YOU BELONG TO ME