Hotel California: Inspired by the Hit 1976 Eagles Song

Wendell Meyers leaves his crime-riddled past to take a road trip across the western desert, and makes a stop at the isolated Hotel California, hoping the payola scandal at his firm will simply 'blow over' in his absence.

Publisher Marketing: "Frighteningly nostalgic as it serves up horrors at a titillatingly enjoyable pace." Publisher Marketing : THE ILLUSTRATED NOVEL [Premium Full Color Interior Edition] Wendell Meyers leaves his crime-riddled past to take a road trip across the western desert, and makes a stop at the isolated Hotel California, hoping the payola scandal at his firm will simply 'blow over' in his absence. He settles in to enjoy the great service and many delights offered by the mysterious resort and its staff but is soon plagued by nightmares and waking dreams intermingled with his lavish daily indulgences. When he attempts to leave, his visions become more disturbing, and he discovers the hotel's dark secrets as his mind begins to unravel to the point he can no longer tell reality from fantasy. Eventually, not even the beautiful Ava can ground him or detach his frenzied psyche as he becomes hell-bent on one thing and one thing only . . . escape. Contributor Bio: Hailes, Brian C Brian Charles Hailes is the award-winning writer/illustrator of four graphic novels entitled Avila, Blink, Dragon's Gait, and Devil's Triangle, the children's picture books Tryp, Skeleton Play, and Don't Go Near the Crocodile Ponds. Other titles he has illustrated include Heroic: Tales of the Extraordinary, Passion & Spirit: The Dance Quote Book, Continuum (Arcana Studios), as well as McKenna, McKenna, Ready to Fly, and Grace & Sylvie: A Recipe for Family (American Girl). In addition to his several publishing credits, Hailes has also illustrated an extensive collection of fantasy, science fiction, comics, and children's book covers as well as interior magazine illustrations.Hailes has received numerous awards for his art from across the country, including Winner of the L. Ron Hubbard Illustrators of the Future contest out of Hollywood. His artwork has also been featured in the 2017-2023 editions of Infected By Art.Hailes studied illustration, graphic design, and creative writing at Utah State University where he received his Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree, as well as the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. He has been a regular panelist and presenter at Salt Lake Comic Con, FanX, and LTUE, where he was the Artist Guest of Honor in 2022, as well as Artist GOH at Conduit 2013. He has also appeared as a special guest at San Diego Comic Con, and is currently an official judge for the Illustrators of the Future contest.Hailes currently lives in Salt Lake City with his wife and four boys, where he continues to write, paint and draw regularly. More of his work can be seen at: HailesArt.comDrawItWithMe.comInstagram: drawitwithmeofficialFacebook: drawitwithmeArtStation: bchailes

Format: Hardcover | Pages: 220 | Publication Date: 2023-07-20