Lousiana Biker Magazine Louisiana Biker Magazine Mar2016 | Page 8

Perhaps Heaven: The Story of a Warriors Life and His Journey to Immortality Pick up a magazine at these Locations By: Mama S “War is Hell, or Perhaps Heaven, depending on the nature of the Warrior. This concept was the genesis of the novel.”, the author states, leaning against his old school ride, true to form down to the up swept fish tail exhaust and the 16” apes. Recently I had the pleasure of sitting down with critically acclaimed novelist, Club founder and President, Saint Barnett. Now, some of you are wondering why in the blue hell you’re reading about some damn book in a biker rag, right?? I know I would be, had I not read it first. Barnett is, first and foremost, a hard core, old school Louisiana Biker, who’s ridden as both an Independent and MC all of his adult life. In his younger years, he earned numerous Black Belts and Instructor Certifications in multiple Martial Arts systems, which came in handy, not only for the book, but for his 20+ years as a bouncer. A few years ago, Barnett decided to sit down to try writing the demons out of his head, and Perhaps Heaven was born. In the middle of writing he took some time out to found The Band Motorcycle Club, finally perfecting and publishing the book in 2005. Most of the book is loosely based on experiences in Barnett’s past. According to him, the “Warrior aspect was mostly from conversations with my Son as he was developing into the Elite Army Ranger he is today.” As we were talking, I was mesmerized by the passion for his project coming from this big burly tattooed beast of a man standing before me. “As I began to delve into this over and over, again and again, the dynamics of the eternal warrior started to emerge and develop almost into obsession, the theme of the eternal Warrior naturally led to the age old struggle of Good vs. Evil.” “Early on, we see the main character, John David Saxxon, as a remorseless killing machine, but there is so much more to the man, his trials and challenges. I felt taking John David back to his teenage years would reveal his true essence and strength of will that defines his vulnerability as an outcast in the small town where he was raised.” Perhaps Heaven is a tale of love, hate, family, passion, and revenge with some kick ass fight scenes thrown in. The novel is available now on Amazon and several other online book sites, under the pen name John David Saxxon. The second book in the trilogy, Perhaps Heaven: Aftermath will be available in early 2017. If you see Saint Barnett out or at a rally, he’d be more than happy to sign your copy. 8 9