First published 1989
The protagonist finds himself drawn into a devil's bargain within the glamorous but treacherous world of moviemaking. As he navigates the seductive promises of success and fame, he discovers that every opportunity comes with a price that grows steeper with each compromise. The glittering surface of the film industry masks a darkness that threatens to consume not just his career, but his very soul. Carroll transforms the classic Faustian legend into a psychological thriller where the boundaries between ambition and evil blur beyond recognition. The protagonist must confront how far he will go to achieve his dreams, even as he realizes that some victories cost more than defeat ever could. This modern retelling examines the corrupting nature of power and desire against the backdrop of an industry built on illusion and manipulation.
Genres: fiction, drama, contemporary, psychological-thriller
Vibes: dark, emotional, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: faustian-bargain, psychological-thriller, unreliable-narrator
268 pages · Hardcover · Century / Legend