The pressures on Joseph to fit in are compounded when he suffers from visions during his Native Studies class that are so real that the history lives and breathes within him. His peculiar professor seems to know something about Joseph and his family’s past. After she teaches him how greed and revenge have shaped the present darkness, he learns about a prophesy from 1794: a savior of the Nations will rise to face an epic battle against evil to prevent the extinction of the bicentennial Canandaigua treaty.
Soon, legends of terrifying beasts and vile mosquitoes that crawl underneath human flesh become a reality for Joseph, and as friends and family go missing, he’s left with no choice but to fight Moskito and his army of Moskitowalkers or lose everything and everyone he cares about.
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About the authorAs a young boy I had night-terrors that left me screaming bloody murder in the middle of the bedroom I shared with my older brother. He recalls me standing before our chest of drawers and trying to open it, saying, “the odd spot, the odd spot is trying to get me.”
The nightmares got so bad that my faith filled grandmother came to the house to pray over me. She prayed for peace, she also prayed that I’d one day become a priest. I’ve found peace on most days, but like most, it fluctuates. I’ve also become a priest…of sorts. Well, to the relief of my wonderful wife and two brilliant daughters, I only play one on tv.
My first stint many years ago was in a little indie short film, titled Testament, where I played Julian, a young priest in an end-of-world scenario. A few years after, I landed the title role of Nicholas of Myra, in the story of Saint Nicholas, where I play the young bishop throughout his heroic and historic life.
Then came along Moskito, a serial I crafted for television and have since adapted to a book series. The three-volume start is just the tip of a long arrow in the ongoing saga that takes place in the Finger Lakes region of New York. The story follows Joseph Hill, a college football player who is bitten by a mosquito that carries the wicked blood of a demon from hell. Afterward, he and his friends find themselves immersed in a supernatural battle that comes to pass in horrific ways. I’ll be playing the protective role of Father Michael Bartlett, a mysterious Jesuit Blackrobe, who lives faithfully until he decides that he must fight fire with fire. Yes, the brimstone kind of fire.
Waiting in the wings is Father of Lies, a story that follows the life of Father Nathan Appleton. Like Father Michael, he’s a priest who takes the law into his own hands when he finds out that the city's most honored officer has sold his soul to the devil.
Over the stretch of my creative career, I happily look back to the ‘odd spot’ and to the influence of early prayers, my supportive family, and the struggles along the way. I know that this journey has shaped me to become who I am today and the kind of stories I love to tell. I pray that you love them too.
From the odd spot to you. Thank you for reading, watching, and listening.
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INSPIRATION FOR MOSKITO
It was the fourth of July 2019 when my family and I were visiting Seneca Lake in Geneva, New York. We were watching season three of Stranger Things and I was very inspired by the show and my surroundings to write a series with a weird spin on it. Something new.
Sitting out on the dock at dusk, the mosquitoes began descending upon us for their nighttime ritual of drinking our blood and I thought, “Holy Shamolies, what would happen if one of these pesky bloodsuckers had just bitten a real vampire and then bit me? Would their cursedblood be transferred? Their disease? Would I become a creature of the night?”
Out of those questions MOSKITO, The Curse was born and as I began researching the Finger Lakes, I discovered the treasure trove of history in the region. From the mysterious Seneca Guns to the abandoned Himrod salt mines, Navy submarines, College football, and NASCAR, Seneca Lake and Geneva’s historical locations play an integral part of the book series.
One of my favorite quotes from the book comes from the gruff, but likeable Blackrobe. “This gas can is off to do the Lord’s work. Therefore, it is for His purpose, and it may not return to you. But this shovel—this shovel is going to return to you someday whether you like it or not.”
Moskito
The Curse
Written By Matthew J. Messer
Review By Heidi Lynn’s Book Reviews
First, I want to thank Matthew J. Mesler for providing me this book so I can bring you this review.
WOW!! Debut WNY author Matthew J. Mesler creates a story totally outside of the box in Moskito: The Curse. Moskito: The Curse is unlike any story that I have read before! It is packed with historical and geographical elements, a little bit of romance, creepy parts that will make your skin crawl, jaw dropping shocking scenes and religious overtones. There is literally something for everyone’s reading taste.
Kudos to Tony Mauro for designing such an eye-catching cover that just makes you want to know more.
Matthew is a brilliant writer and storyteller. He blew me right out of the water with all the research he did on a variety of topics. Yes, you may learn something from this book.
So many sections of the book had me rolling on the floor laughing.
After reading Moskito: The Curse I will never ever look at mosquitoes the same way again!
The Curse is just the beginning of the Moskito Series as Matthew has more in store for his readers.
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