by Stuart Woods
First published 2018
Teddy Fay assumes the identity of Mark Weldon, working as both stuntman and actor on a Centurion Studios production. When the film's star receives blackmail threats, Teddy finds himself perfectly positioned to investigate. The criminals behind the scheme want more than financial gain. They possess wealth already but seek something more valuable: the reputation and credibility that comes with owning a prestigious Hollywood studio. Their plan involves extortion, corporate takeover, and settling old scores. Teddy must navigate the contrast between Los Angeles's darker underbelly and the glittering world of the Hollywood Hills. He races to protect the threatened actress's livelihood, defend the studio from hostile acquisition, and ensure the film reaches completion. The case demands all of Teddy's skills in deception and strategy as multiple threats converge on the entertainment industry.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, investigation
Setting: Hollywood, Los Angeles
Period: Contemporary
311 pages · Hardcover · G.P. Putnam's Sons