Witches Gotta Burn! by Author Rev. Carpenter.
Sunvalley High appears ordinary. Students shuffle through hallways, swapping gossip and daydreams about the weekend. Principal Pickering greets everyone with a polite smile—though there’s a strange undercurrent in her gaze. Beneath this mundane veneer lies a swirling threat that few detect. Teenagers Jake, Max, and Nat sense that something’s off. They’ve noticed shadows stretching in the corners of empty classrooms and hushed whispers that never come from visible mouths. Some shrug it off and look the other way. These three can’t ignore it. They feel drawn to a secret that demands their attention.
They soon discover an eerie conspiracy that points to a dark ritual. Their curiosity grows. Their steps lead them to creaking storage closets and dust-covered books in the school library’s back corner. They realize the place they’ve always called home holds malignant secrets. Their hearts thump every time they catch a flicker of unearthly light behind a locked door. It’s all more than teenage drama—there’s a demon goddess involved.
Unlikely Heroes and a Frightening Foe
Jake, Max, and Nat aren’t typical protagonists. They have quirks, clashing personalities, and that restless energy teenagers can’t fully explain. Their determination to protect each other is stronger than any rivalry. Irvin Ajax, an eccentric occult specialist, joins them. He’s unpredictable and possibly a little unhinged. He’s also brilliant. He clutches arcane texts, mutters cryptic phrases, and smirks when everyone else trembles. There’s a method to his madness. He sees patterns in the chaos—portals, sigils, and cosmic alignments that herald the arrival of Lilith.
Principal Pickering orchestrates the entire scheme. She wields authority like a twisted conductor guiding an orchestra of horrors. Some think she’s a disciplinarian. She’s much more. Her plan to invoke Lilith is no idle threat. She is the demon goddess who hungers for devastation. Jake, Max, Nat, and Irvin stand on the front lines, ready to disrupt that celestial ritual. There’s risk at every turn. The school’s corridors transform into a labyrinth of cryptic warnings and hidden corridors. They push forward. They trust in each other’s courage, forming a shaky alliance with one goal—protect the world from eternal darkness.
The Mind Behind the Madness
This wild story springs from the creative world of Rev. Carpenter. He’s an ordained metaphysical minister and an accomplished filmmaker who spent years writing and directing screenplays. He knows the challenges of securing budgets and waiting for greenlights. Two years ago, he decided to bring those screenplays to life through novels. There’s no massive production team. It’s him and his laptop. He channels every cinematic idea into pages that sing with action, humor, and a dash of madness.
Witches Gotta Burn! is his second published work under the Immortal Nobodies saga. The first book, The Invisible Order of Immortal Nobodies, introduced readers to a universe where dark forces and offbeat heroes collide. A third installment is on the horizon. Each story unveils the Immortal Nobodies’ unwavering mission to restore balance whenever evil forces threaten humanity. He’s crafted a place where magic and mischief spark like live wires. Readers jump straight into a narrative where no one is ever entirely safe. He hopes they’ll devour every page and feel that rush of adrenaline when they glimpse the shadow of something unnatural.
A Wild Ride for Thrill Seekers
Witches Gotta Burn! is a wild, non-stop thrill ride that’ll have readers peeing their pants with laughter one minute…and crapping them in fear the next. The demon goddess lurks in each chapter. Her presence creeps through the dialogue, rattles the school’s walls, and whispers in the darkness. Jake and his friends juggle wisecracks and spells, forging a path through monsters and mysteries. This is a high-stakes adventure told with unexpected humor. There’s a sense of delight in even the scariest corners.
Fans of supernatural tales and comedic terror will find something special here. The characters leap off the page, each grappling with their own doubts, drives, and bizarre talents. Readers can expect cackling witches, cosmic puzzles, and uneasy alliances. Irvin’s mania and genius combine, turning simple plans into chaotic rants filled with references to ancient deities. The friends scramble to keep up. Principal Pickering’s influence looms over everything. She yearns for power. She demands absolute obedience. Yet the determined group presses on.
Witches Gotta Burn! (ISBN: 979-8-89691-747-2) offers moments that surge with heart and humor, lacing terror with comedic relief. It invites readers to watch teenage misfits defend their reality—even if it means charging headfirst into a demon goddess’s domain. The school’s unsuspecting students remain blissfully unaware of the epic showdown unfolding around them. Darkness gathers. Rituals intensify. It’s an electrifying dance between primal forces and a few daring heroes who won’t back down. This is the second step in a series that promises more hair-raising escapades. Anyone who dares will be immersed in a place where laughter and dread exist side by side. The next chapter is coming soon.
We had the privilege of interviewing the Filmmaker and Author, Rev. Carpenter. Here are excerpts from the interview:
Thank you so much for joining us today! Please introduce yourself and tell us what you do.
My name’s Rev. Carpenter. I’m an author and filmmaker. After many years of writing and directing screenplays and having a stack of screenplays waiting to get made, I decided to make them into novels as it’s a quicker and reasonably easier process. The Invisible Order of Immortal Nobodies and WITCHES GOTTA BURN! are just the first two of many. The first two are also a series of a third book I’m working on now, which involves the stories of the Immortal Nobodies across different times and places but all with the same underlying mission: to combat evil forces and restore balance to humanity.
Please tell us about your journey.
I started writing and directing films about 14 years ago and have experienced a pretty successful career doing so, but getting films budgeted and greenlit takes many years, so about two years ago, I decided to start turning my film ideas into novels as I don’t have to rely on big budgets and hundreds of people to do so, it’s just me and my laptop. Because of this, I now have a constant creative outlet where I can see my films come to life, though it’s now just the reader who’s participating in the creation of the worlds, which is actually more powerful, in my opinion.
What are the strategies that helped you become successful in your journey?
As a screenplay writer and film director, I spent over a decade studying the art of storytelling, and the structure and components that have to go into a story to make it resonate and meaningful. But above all, I’ve been a student of metaphysics and symbology for as long as I can remember, which has helped me incorporate much deeper aspects to my stories, often talking about many theological and philosophical themes.
Any message for our readers
I wrote WITCHES GOTTA BURN! to give the middle finger to all the modern-day institutions trying to make good to be evil and evil to be good. It’s a crazy ride told through the eyes of an eclectic group of individuals who aren’t afraid to stand up to what’s right and fight the forces of evil no matter how powerful and outnumbered they may seem.
Thank you so much, Rev. Carpenter, for giving us your precious time! We wish you all the best for your journey ahead!