
“Last Assignment” by Bruce Aitchison is among the books displayed by Author Reputation Press during the 76th Frankfurt Book Fair in Frankfurt, Germany, on October 16-20, 2024.
The 76th Frankfurter Buchmesse (16–20 October 2024) puts a spotlight on current topics in the world of international publishing and on today’s socio-political issues. At the same time, it is expanding the venues that allow readers and authors to interact, with an emphasis this year on the growing desire younger readers have to engage with literature. The book fair’s opening ceremony took place on 15 October 2024 under the motto “FBM24 is Read!ng—Read. Reflect. Relate.”
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We see the book fair as a platform to share our passion for good stories and to experience creativity that engages all the senses. It’s where the fans and friends of renowned authors can meet and enjoy close encounters with their idols. At the heart of it, Frankfurter Buchmesse is a crossroads where people and culture meet. Frankfurter Buchmesse stands for respect, diversity, and tolerance. We celebrate our wide range of different participants, whom we engage with at eye level in open dialogue.
This year, Frankfurter Buchmesse is once again demonstrating its indispensability as a venue for professional exchange in the global book industry, thanks to its fully booked Literary Agents & Scouts Centre (LitAg), the largest meeting place of its kind worldwide, as well as an expanded audio area and an increase in international stages and trade events, including high-ranking CEO talks.
The mission of Author Reputation Press is to foster literary connections between authors and readers. In line with this, ARP displayed several of its remarkable books at the largest book trade fair in the world. The book gallery was even more interesting because of the large variety of genres in the exhibition.
Aaron Washington of the Hollywood Book Reviews commended “The Last Assignment” by Bruce Aitchison. Here is an excerpt from the review:
“Last Assignment is too good of a book to just remain in plain text. This is the kind of book you want to read over and over, and perhaps watch a movie based on the events of the book. The drama, treachery, passion, hazards and every emotion you can think of is depicted in the book. Conversations among characters were also exciting to read. Every dialogue feels exceptional, even those which are filled with rage and disappointment. Some of the major themes in the book include love, physical battles, betrayal, and family. My most favorite element in Bruce Aitchison’s writing is the suspense. Even after knowing what the last assignment is, the author leaves the reader wanting to know more.”
Further, Hollywood Movie Script Coverage for “Last Assignment” has been released for the book’s qualification for a Hollywood screen adaptation. The story, while imbued with a strong conceptual foundation centered around themes of redemption, spiritual growth, and community, reveals notable areas that require enhancement for adaptation into a feature film. Its strengths lie in its solid character development and meaningful dialogue, which adeptly convey its introspective and philosophical undertones.
The story boasts a profound thematic core centered around redemption, spiritual growth, and community integration. It adeptly mixes elements of the Western genre with a strong spiritual narrative, appealing to audiences interested in tales of personal transformation and redemption. The protagonist’s journey from a troubled past toward a hopeful, spiritually integrated future offers a universally resonant theme. The spiritual discussions and reflections provide depth and are likely to resonate well with an audience looking for meaningful cinema.
Author Bruce Aitchison, after his honorable discharge from the Marine Corps, enrolled in the Famous Writer’s School in Westport, Connecticut. Later, he attended the Central City Business Institute in Syracuse, New York.
In April of 1991, Bruce had his first feature article published in a national magazine. The following year, he had a second article published. Retiring from American Airlines, Bruce and his wife, Sharon, reside on the shores of Otisco Lake in upstate New York.
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