by Stuart Woods
First published 2020
Teddy Fay has traded espionage for entertainment, working as a movie producer at Centurion Studios in Hollywood. His past skills prove essential when a promising actor becomes the victim of a vicious rumor campaign that threatens to destroy her career and possibly her life. Teddy must track down whoever is spreading the malicious gossip before the situation escalates to violence. Meanwhile, a dangerous criminal with a personal grudge against Teddy emerges, forcing the former operative to watch his back while protecting the rising star. Teddy finds himself managing multiple threats simultaneously, relying on his CIA training and Hollywood connections to stay alive. The stakes rise as both situations intensify, testing whether his covert expertise can handle the unique dangers of Tinseltown. This dual threat pushes Teddy to use every technique from his intelligence background while navigating the treacherous politics of the film industry.
Genres: adventure, crime, contemporary, thriller, action, espionage
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Hollywood, Centurion Studios
319 pages · Kindle Edition · G.P. Putnam's Sons