Who says you must only read leadership books for professional development?! In the spirit of Halloween, Kevin and Michael Lang, US Army combat veteran and author, analyze Stephen King’s groundbreaking book, Salem’s Lot, the story how the forces of good combat a town under siege by forces of darkness. They break down the plot of the story, examine key characters, analyze events, and discuss the different methods of writing and storytelling.

In this third episode, Kevin and Mike dive deep into key scenes and take-aways:

• The finale of the Kitchen scene, where Mark and Father Callahan are confronted by Mr. Barlow.
• Scene analysis: the story of how Eva Miller is turned.
• Mike connects a quote from the Ancient Greek general, Hermocrates of Syracuse, to Mr. Barlow’s actions.
• The contradiction of Occam’s Razor principle in the book.
• The art of story-telling: differences in character versus plot driven books.
• Final thoughts on honing the craft of writing.