6/20/2020: Balthazar Bolado is a leading thriller writer who has published several pieces of fiction surrounding political conspiracies, nationalist politics, and patriotic aspirations. His ability to weave a story that’s close to reality has entrapped a range of audiences. Apart from Paint Black, Bolado’s other best-selling books include Publius: Libertas Aut Mors. He’s also the author of The Ululant Ache and Sword and the Pythia.
The American dream is that equal opportunity is available to all Americans, allowing them to achieve their goals through hard work. It encapsulates a belief that anyone, regardless of their background, can attain upward mobility in America. It lauds sacrifice, risk-taking, dedication, and hard work. However, over the past few years, the increased representation of white characters in pursuit of the American dream has shadowed the association of the American dream with individuals of different ethnicities, races, and classes.
This representation has tainted the image of the American dream, where the true meaning of equal opportunity got lost in translation. Balthazar Bolado’s Paint Black seeks to revive the image of the American image and shed light on how equal opportunity is a right of each American citizen, regardless of race, gender, class, and religion.
Paint Black uses the analogy of the baseball to tell a riveting story of the pursuit of the American dream. The story is centered around a 24-year-old baseball player who has a firm belief in the American dream and wants to accomplish his goals to attain fame and success in baseball. The book traces the challenges he faces and how he overcomes them. The story also features elements of romance, hard work, and suspense.
Oliver Starr, an avid baseball fan, read the book and said, “Baseball is my heart and soul, so when I heard about Paint Black, I was intrigued—there aren’t many instances where you get to hear about a book centered on your favorite sport. Second chapter onward, I was completely glued to the story!”
About The Author
Baltazar Bolado is an American patriot, author, and storyteller. He’s a published writer of numerous books and short stories. His books revolve around themes of political conspiracies, nationalist politics, patriotic aspirations, romance, spiritual fantasy, and dystopia. He’s the author of Paint Black, Publius: Libertas Aut Mors, The Ululant Ache, and Sword and the Pythia.