by Amin Amat
First published 2016
Carl Kolchak finds himself unemployed and desperately needing money. Horror movies hold no appeal for him since his real life provides enough terror already. When a young actress vanishes from the set of a cheap monster film, Kolchak takes the case hoping for a quick payday. What starts as a simple missing person investigation quickly turns sinister as he discovers the dark side of Hollywood's dream machine. The entertainment industry's promise of stardom comes with deadly consequences. This collection brings together Richard Matheson's television movie adaptation alongside Chris Mills' comic series. Kolchak must navigate the treacherous world of low budget filmmaking where ambition and desperation create the perfect conditions for murder. The missing actress represents more than just another case for the cash strapped reporter. She becomes the key to understanding how far people will go to make it big in a town built on broken dreams.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, detective
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Hollywood
Period: 20th-century
126 pages · Paperback · Moonstone