On The Table Read Magazine, “the best entertainment eBook magazine UK“, Brad The Influencer is a wickedly funny, genre-smashing debut by William Miller that sinks its fangs into celebrity culture, undead politics, and influencer idiocy with sharp satire and unhinged humor.
Brad The Influencer
In his debut novel, Brad the Influencer, actor-director-turned-author William Miller delivers a gloriously unhinged dark comedy that sinks its teeth into celebrity culture, political absurdity, and the bureaucratic nightmare of vampiric immortality.
Blending the sharp wit of Christopher Moore, the chaotic energy of Carl Hiaasen, and the surreal humor of Terry Pratchett, Miller crafts a genre-smashing tale that’s equal parts satire, slapstick, and social critique. This is not your average vampire story—it’s louder, bloodier, and comes with a side of soul-crushing admin work.
At the heart of the story is Keith, a world-renowned rock star whose life of chart-topping hits, adoring fans, and a blood alcohol level that defies medical science comes to a screeching halt. During a moonlit bender on the beaches of Cancún, Keith makes a drunken wager with a group of vampires, expecting a wild anecdote to fuel decades of barroom storytelling. Instead, he meets his demise via a fatal uppercut from a boxing kangaroo—an ignominious end that’s as absurd as it is final. But death is only the beginning.
Promised an afterlife of glitz, glamour, and eternal debauchery, Keith awakens to a far less glamorous reality: he’s been resurrected into a vampire-run society that’s less Interview with the Vampire and more DMV with fangs. Dumped into the collapsing chaos of The Green Party—a political outfit that makes a hospital emergency room look like a well-oiled machine—Keith is sentenced to a fate worse than death: eternal political grunt work. His new gig? Babysitting Brad, a freshly turned social media influencer whose IQ seems to hover between “alarmingly low” and “possibly decorative.” Brad’s brain is permanently stuck in selfie mode, making him less a partner and more a walking liability.
Together, this unlikely duo stumbles through blood-soaked boardrooms, cult-like campaign rallies, and a conspiracy that threatens to erase Keith from the world’s memory entirely. From Cancún’s beaches to the feverish madness of undead politics, Miller’s world is a riotous blend of Monty Python-esque absurdity and biting modern satire. The novel skewers the vacuity of influencer culture, the occult machinery of social media, and the deeply stupid underpinnings of modern politics with a humor that’s as sharp as a stake to the heart.
What sets Brad the Influencer apart is its ability to balance unhinged comedy with incisive commentary. Miller’s vampires aren’t just bloodsuckers; they’re bureaucrats, campaign managers, and corporate drones, navigating a world where even the undead have to file tax returns. Keith’s struggle to maintain his rock-god legacy while wrangling Brad’s influencer idiocy is both hilarious and oddly poignant, a reminder of how fame can be fleeting—even in immortality. The novel’s pacing is relentless, careening from one absurd set piece to the next, whether it’s a vampire boardroom showdown or a rally that’s one part political stump speech, one part bloodbath.
Fans of Christopher Moore’s irreverent humor, Terry Pratchett’s fantastical wit, or Carl Hiaasen’s knack for chaotic social critique will find plenty to love here. With echoes of Tom Sharpe’s biting satire, Heide Goody’s quirky absurdity, and David Wong’s genre-bending weirdness, Brad the Influencer is a must-read for anyone who likes their comedy dark, their satire savage, and their vampires stuck in eternal middle management.
In a world where influencers can’t spell and vampires are drowning in paperwork, William Miller’s debut is a bloody good time. Brad the Influencer is a riotous, fang-filled romp that proves immortality might just be the ultimate buzzkill.
William Miller
I wrote ‘Brad the Influencer’ out of a desperate need to bring my imagination to life, and to laugh at the absurdity of many modern inventions like social media worship, bloated political machines or the vapid chase for meaning in a world increasingly driven by likes, clicks, and marketing briefs. Comedy has always been a lifeline, and satire is the scalpel. I wanted to write the kind of book I’d never be allowed to pitch in a room full of TV execs — too mad, too morbid, too much. And yet, somehow, exactly what the world needs.
–William Miller
William Miller, an actor, director, and now novelist, has spent his career weaving bold, irreverent stories across stage and screen in Europe and the U.S. His debut novel, Brad the Influencer, marks a natural evolution for a creative maverick whose work thrives on pushing boundaries. With a voice honed by years of performing and directing, Miller crafts a dark comedy that’s as sharp as it is unhinged, blending biting satire with chaotic energy.
Raised on a vibrant mix of Monty Python’s surreal wit, Quentin Tarantino’s audacious narratives, Tim Burton’s gothic charm, and Tom Sharpe’s savage satire, Miller’s childhood was a breeding ground for delightful chaos. These influences shine through in Brad the Influencer, a genre-smashing tale that skewers celebrity culture, political absurdity, and vampire clichés with relentless humor. The novel’s blood-soaked boardrooms and cult-like campaign rallies feel like a love letter to his inspirations, reimagined through a modern, absurd lens.
Brad the Influencer is more than a debut—it’s a declaration of war on creative stagnation and seriousness. Miller’s transition to novelist showcases his knack for sharp dialogue, vivid characters, and fearless storytelling. With this riotous, fang-filled romp, he establishes himself as a writer to watch, promising more gloriously unfiltered tales from an imagination that’s anything but tame.
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