The Projectionist

By David Ruggeri

The genesis of a serial killer begins when 12-year-old William Jarrett considers himself "abandoned" by his parents in a repressive all-boys' summer camp and boarding school. Afterwards, the institutionally-inclined young man joins the US Navy where he finds a special joy as a part-time projectionist for his shipmates movies and sexual satisfaction murdering prostitutes while on shore leave. Demobilized, he finds a job as the projectionist in a dieing Los Angeles art house movie theater and continues to pursue an unrequited illusion of what he regards as "True Beauty." Of course, he feels compelled to destroy those who don't meet his expectations. William's murderous obsession becomes easily confused with the dramas he projects nightly on the silver screen and his descent into madness will culminate in his finally discovering the object of all his desires. [Explicit sex and violence]

• Language: English
• Publisher: David Ruggeri
• Release date: Jun 1, 2012
• ISBN: 9781476472065

David Ruggeri

Mr. Ruggeri spent over 35 years in commercial banking. The US Air Force sent him to Yale University to study Chinese for Cold War assignments after a lengthy stint studying for the priesthood. His recent decision to leave the workforce and its constant downsizing and merger upheavals came easily after having raised his two children and rediscovering the joys of writing, one of his first ambitions. He is the author of 12 published books. His adult two children, Kelly and Sean are successful in their personal and business enterprizes and are a source of unending pride. Mr. Ruggeri currently lives in Anaheim and spends quality time baby sitting his grandchildren.

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