First published 1996
Once a respected Hollywood auteur, screenwriter Jason Hazzard now languishes in the shadow of his glamorous, successful wife. Desperate to revive his career, he hatches a risky plan to land his next big break. But the industry's sharks are circling, ready to devour anyone who dares challenge the status quo. In this scathing modern fable, William Peter Blatty lays bare the ruthless realities of Tinseltown, where a single misstep can send a career crashing down.
Genres: fiction, satire, literary-fiction, contemporary
Vibes: dark, emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: career-struggles, industry-satire
Setting: Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.)
192 pages · Hardcover · Dutton