"Not too long ago, in a dimension closer than you think..."

The Perils of Quad began as a comic book idea. But I became so interested in one character that I unconsciously began to develop his life and his world and 272 pages later I had a novel.

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The Perils of Quad Overview

Bodi Hawkes is a teenage foster child with a challenging, yet uneventful life—until he starts to inhabit alternate superhuman versions of himself from four other dimensions. As Bodi struggles to make sense of his newfound ability, a young girl named Phoenix Mack becomes inadvertently entangled in his predicament. Together, they seek out a reclusive physicist, Professor Artemis Hill, to help them.

After Bodi demonstrates his powers for the apprehensive scientist, Professor Hill attempts to unravel the mysterious origin of the teen’s power which lies with his estranged father who he now must find. Complications arise when a sinister rival from the professor’s past, Dr. Victor Maddox, steals Professor Hill’s findings. What will the madman do with this information? Can he utilize it to execute his evil plans?

If Dr. Maddox can duplicate and expand upon Bodi’s ability and use it for his own criminal ventures, the results could be catastrophic. Now, along with his quest to discover the source of his extraordinary gift, Bodi embarks upon an amazing adventure to thwart any evil plans Dr. Maddox may have for his unique talent. But the diabolical doctor won’t go down quietly. What will it take for Bodi, Phoenix, and Professor Hill to overcome The Perils of Quad?

Friday, April 17, 2009

Book Review from Urban Latino Magazine is in!

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Book

The Perils of Quad
Written by Carl Joglar
iUniverse

First time author Carl Joglar will take you on a sci-fi journey in The Perils of Quad, a story about a young man named Bodi Hawkes, who has a self-realization of the grandeur of his unbeknownst power. A foster child, with a challenging yet uneventful life, Hawkes' newfound gift talent allows him to possess alternate superhuman versions of himself from four other dimensions. Throughout this journey of discovery, Hawkes befriends Phoenix Mack and a reclusive physicist, Artemus Hill. Mack and Hill help Bodi find the true source of his talent - his father. But, before he can confront the man that passed on this power, Victor Maddox, the villain personified, uses superhuman abilities to force obstacles in his way.


A cross between Fantastic Four and Twilight, The Perils of Quad is an epic adventure that keeps the reader intrigued and fascinated from beginning to end. A roller-coaster ride of emotions and an array of unique characters, bring the epic tale full circle with fighting scenes that jump off the page. By the end, you'll feel that Bodi is a dear friend and you've played part in his out-of-this-world voyage. So tighten your seatbelts...this will be the ride of your life! - Zayda Rivera

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Published February 2009

Published February 2009
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AMC Monsterfest

AMC Monsterfest
Carl was a contributing writer to "Short Screamers Hosted by John Carpenter" which was part of AMC's Halloween Monsterfest - He wrote "The Witching Hour" which was described by critics as "The Honeymooners meets The Others"

My Writer's Bio

My Writer's Bio
My writing life in a really small nutshell.....

Acting Debut

Acting Debut
This was a short horror spoof ("Working Late") that I played the lead in. It ran before the main feature ("Pieces")at the Fantasia Film Festival in Canada...

"The Startup" Movie Poster

"The Startup" Movie Poster
Carl was Story Editor on the film "The Startup"

Short film "Heroes" Movie poster

Short film "Heroes" Movie poster

"HEROES" Production Still

"HEROES" Production Still
Carl Joglar directing one of the actors