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Book Description:
After turning a film student's directorial debut into a hit movie, New York mobster and movie fanatic Vinnie Callabrese takes off for the bright lights of Hollywood, where he begins a new life as Michael Vincent, Producer. A natural born wheeler-dealer, he lands not only a major studio deal, but also a gorgeous actress girlfriend.
It isn't long before Michael Vincent is one of the most successful producers in town, given his knack for bringing in films under budget -- not too difficult when you're willing to lie, seduce, intimidate, and even kill to get what you want. But some of the people from his past have long memories and a far reach, and now it's Michael's turn to watch his back. Because even in the land of make-believe certain enemies -- and their bullets -- are very real.
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Genres:
- Mystery & Thrillers >> Mystery >> General
- Mystery & Thrillers >> Thrillers >> Suspense
- Mystery & Thrillers >> Authors, A-Z >> ( W ) >> Woods, Stuart
- Mystery & Thrillers >> General
Other Versions of this Book: Hardcover, Audio Cassette (Abridged), Hardcover
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Carly C. (Good story right up to the end, which I think others will like more than I did. It just makes me a little nuts to go through 350+ pages and have it all wrap up in 4.
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Prolific crime writer Woods is back in form with a propulsive thriller featuring a movie mogul embroiled in multiple murders. While his last effort, the disappointing Santa Fe Rules , had a similar plot trajectory, Woods succeeds here with the help of a dynamic protagonist whose ambitions fuel a wild ride and an explosive ending. Vincente Michaele Callabrese works as a shake-down artist for the mob in New York City's Little Italy, but moviegoing is his passion. Early in the story, he changes his name to Michael Vincent and makes a break for L.A., where with the help of powerful studio head Leo Goldman he fufills his dream of becoming a big-time producer. Vincent's cosa nostra connections keep in touch, particularly old pal Tommy Provenzano, whose rise to power in New York parallels Vincent's in Hollywood. Eventually, Vincent's desire to bring a gentle turn-of-the-century novel to the screen leads him to employ the sorts of techniques and friends that served him in his mafia days.
Mary C. from OELWEIN, IA wrote on 2/21/2007...Very good book by a good author.
Tom S. (Crime Thriller about a former NY mobster trying to pass himself off as a successful LA movie producer while his past seeks to catch up with him.
Chris D. from ST PETERSBURG, FL wrote on 4/27/2006...EXCELLENT, I really like this author.
Ferne C. from KLAMATH FALLS, OR wrote on 2/25/2006...This is a good thriller, especially if you are familiar with the L.A. area.