A movie treatment presents the idea of the film before writing the entire script. It highlights the most important information about the film that came from the book; it includes the title, logline, story summary (that may be presented as three-act movie plot summaries), and character description. Treatments also give authors the chance to condense their story concept so they can pitch it to studio heads or producers who might want to fund the movie.
“Holy Rollers” by James I. Wallace, Ph.D. received the Book to Hollywood Movie Treatment after the successful movie script coverage that was previously written for the book. Considering the suggestions from the first level of writing a screenplay, the movie treatment shows the flow of the story that’ll be good on screen as it shows the thrill and suspense of how the characters deal with the conflict.
If you think “Holy Rollers” is “just another golf book,” think again. This novel sneaks up on you—in the best way possible. Set at a country club that feels calm on the surface, the story quickly pulls you into a deeper world of faith, psychology, and moral tension. One unexpected tragedy turns a routine day on the course into a puzzle that refuses to stay buried. It’s gripping without being flashy, thoughtful without being heavy, and surprisingly hard to put down.
The target audience of the book includes golfers, spiritual seekers, fans of character-driven mysteries, and readers who enjoy stories that ask big questions without preaching. You don’t need to know a thing about golf to enjoy this novel—but if you’ve ever obsessed over getting something “just right,” whether it’s a job, a relationship, or your own mindset, you’ll feel right at home. Max, the protagonist, is relatable in his quiet self-doubt and constant effort to balance skill, confidence, and meaning.
One of the most compelling parts of “Holy Rollers” is how it mirrors real life. We like to believe that bad things happen randomly, but this book gently challenges that assumption. The moral lesson ties closely to a general real-life experience many of us share: the realization that ignoring patterns, avoiding uncomfortable questions, or trusting appearances can have serious consequences. It reminds us that awareness—on the golf course and in life—matters.
At its heart, “Holy Rollers” by James I. Wallace, Ph.D. is about learning to stay centered when life throws you a wild shot you never saw coming. It’s thoughtful, entertaining, and quietly powerful. If you enjoy novels that blend mystery with meaning—and leave you reflecting long after the final page—this is absolutely a book to movie worth.