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'''''Rain of the Ghosts''''' is a young adult fantasy book by [[Greg Weisman]], published in 2013. It tells the story of Rain Cacique, a thirteen-year-old girl living in the Ghost Keys (a group of tropical islands near the edge of the Bermuda Triangle), and is the first book in a projected nine-book series. [http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=18557][http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=18784] | '''''Rain of the Ghosts''''' is a young adult fantasy book by [[Greg Weisman]], published in 2013. It tells the story of Rain Cacique, a thirteen-year-old girl living in the Ghost Keys (a group of tropical islands near the edge of the Bermuda Triangle), and is the first book in a projected nine-book series. [http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=18557][http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=18784] | ||
| − | ''Rain of the Ghosts'' was published on December 3rd, 2013. [http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?rid=1127] Its sequel, ''Spirits of Ash and Foam'', was released on July 8, 2014. | + | ''Rain of the Ghosts'' was published on December 3rd, 2013. [http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?rid=1127] Its sequel, ''Spirits of Ash and Foam'', was released on July 8, 2014. The third book in the series, ''Masque of Bones'', remains on hold. [http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?rid=1110][http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?rid=1139][https://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=22671] |
In 2015, Greg Weisman launched a [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1693681637/rain-of-the-ghosts-full-cast-audioplay Kickstarter campaign] to finance and complete the post-production of an AudioPlay adaptation of the first novel. [http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?rid=1187] | In 2015, Greg Weisman launched a [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1693681637/rain-of-the-ghosts-full-cast-audioplay Kickstarter campaign] to finance and complete the post-production of an AudioPlay adaptation of the first novel. [http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?rid=1187] | ||
| − | == | + | ==AudioPlay Cast Members== |
The following ''[[Gargoyles (TV series)|Gargoyles]]'' cast members star in the AudioPlay. They are listed in alphabetical order. | The following ''[[Gargoyles (TV series)|Gargoyles]]'' cast members star in the AudioPlay. They are listed in alphabetical order. | ||
| − | *[[Thom Adcox]] | + | *[[Thom Adcox]] - Lance Pedros |
| − | *[[Ed Asner]] - | + | *[[Ed Asner]] - Joe Charone |
| − | *[[Jeff Bennett]] | + | *[[Jeff Bennett]] - Pete Grier, Shore Patrolman |
| − | *[[Jim Cummings]] - Maq | + | *[[Jim Cummings]] - Maq, Big Harry Connors, Joshua Stevens |
*[[Elisa Gabrielli]] - Iris Bohique-Cacique | *[[Elisa Gabrielli]] - Iris Bohique-Cacique | ||
| − | *[[Gregg Rainwater]] | + | *[[Gregg Rainwater]] - Alonso Cacique, Billy Zekaris |
*[[Marina Sirtis]] - Hurricane Julia | *[[Marina Sirtis]] - Hurricane Julia | ||
| − | *[[Brent Spiner]] - Silas Setebos | + | *[[Brent Spiner]] - Silas Setebos, Ducky Simpson |
*[[Greg Weisman]] - Opie | *[[Greg Weisman]] - Opie | ||
| + | |||
| + | In addition, the AudioPlay was casted and voice directed by Curtis Koller, [[Jamie Thomason]], and Greg Weisman. | ||
==References to ''Gargoyles'' in ''Rain of the Ghosts''== | ==References to ''Gargoyles'' in ''Rain of the Ghosts''== | ||
*In Chapter Three, the Nitaino Inn's guest book lists a [[Terry Chung]] and a Elizabeth Ellis-Chung currently staying at the inn. | *In Chapter Three, the Nitaino Inn's guest book lists a [[Terry Chung]] and a Elizabeth Ellis-Chung currently staying at the inn. | ||
| − | * In Chapter Thirteen, | + | * The tourist characters of Bernie and Maude Cohen (then-called Marge) are an allusion to ''Gargoyles''<nowiki>'</nowiki> Brendan and Margot. [http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=5313] In Chapter Thirteen, Maude says to her husband, "Just give him the quarter, Bernie." This echoes [[Margot Yale|Margot]]'s line "Give him your wallet, [[Brendan Quarters|Brendan]]," in the episode [[Awakening Part Three|"Awakening: Part Three"]]. |
| − | * The B-17 named the ''Island Belle'' uses the call-sign "Broadway [[994|Niner-Niner-Four]]". | + | * The B-17 named the ''Island Belle'' uses the call-sign "Broadway [[Timeline#994|Niner-Niner-Four]]". |
==Production Background== | ==Production Background== | ||
| − | Originally created by Greg Weisman while he was in development at DreamWorks Television Animation as an animated series and purchased by Nickelodeon, the show for various reasons never got made. A version of the hour pilot (written by Weisman) would eventually become the first Radio Play at the second annual [[Gathering of the Gargoyles]]. [http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=18066][http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=18582 | + | Originally created by Greg Weisman while he was in development at DreamWorks Television Animation as an animated series and purchased by Nickelodeon, the show for various reasons never got made. A version of the hour pilot (written by Weisman) would eventually become the first Radio Play at the second annual [[Gathering of the Gargoyles]]. [http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=18066][http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=18582] |
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
* [http://rainoftheghosts.wikia.com/ Rain of the Ghosts Wiki] | * [http://rainoftheghosts.wikia.com/ Rain of the Ghosts Wiki] | ||
[[Category:Out-of-universe]] | [[Category:Out-of-universe]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:32, 27 October 2023
AudioPlay art by Christopher Jones.
Rain of the Ghosts is a young adult fantasy book by Greg Weisman, published in 2013. It tells the story of Rain Cacique, a thirteen-year-old girl living in the Ghost Keys (a group of tropical islands near the edge of the Bermuda Triangle), and is the first book in a projected nine-book series. [1][2]
Rain of the Ghosts was published on December 3rd, 2013. [3] Its sequel, Spirits of Ash and Foam, was released on July 8, 2014. The third book in the series, Masque of Bones, remains on hold. [4][5][6]
In 2015, Greg Weisman launched a Kickstarter campaign to finance and complete the post-production of an AudioPlay adaptation of the first novel. [7]
Contents
AudioPlay Cast Members
The following Gargoyles cast members star in the AudioPlay. They are listed in alphabetical order.
- Thom Adcox - Lance Pedros
- Ed Asner - Joe Charone
- Jeff Bennett - Pete Grier, Shore Patrolman
- Jim Cummings - Maq, Big Harry Connors, Joshua Stevens
- Elisa Gabrielli - Iris Bohique-Cacique
- Gregg Rainwater - Alonso Cacique, Billy Zekaris
- Marina Sirtis - Hurricane Julia
- Brent Spiner - Silas Setebos, Ducky Simpson
- Greg Weisman - Opie
In addition, the AudioPlay was casted and voice directed by Curtis Koller, Jamie Thomason, and Greg Weisman.
References to Gargoyles in Rain of the Ghosts
- In Chapter Three, the Nitaino Inn's guest book lists a Terry Chung and a Elizabeth Ellis-Chung currently staying at the inn.
- The tourist characters of Bernie and Maude Cohen (then-called Marge) are an allusion to Gargoyles' Brendan and Margot. [8] In Chapter Thirteen, Maude says to her husband, "Just give him the quarter, Bernie." This echoes Margot's line "Give him your wallet, Brendan," in the episode "Awakening: Part Three".
- The B-17 named the Island Belle uses the call-sign "Broadway Niner-Niner-Four".
Production Background
Originally created by Greg Weisman while he was in development at DreamWorks Television Animation as an animated series and purchased by Nickelodeon, the show for various reasons never got made. A version of the hour pilot (written by Weisman) would eventually become the first Radio Play at the second annual Gathering of the Gargoyles. [9][10]
