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The Man Who Died Twice
The Man Who Died Twice
Author: Samuel A. Peeples
Sometime between 7:30 and 8 P.M. on February 1, 1922, William Desmond Taylor -- a famous Hollywood director and man of mystery and romance -- was murdered by someone unknown. He was killed by a single shot from a .38 caliber handgun. The William Taylor Desmond case involved some of the most famous personalities of that day, including Mabel Norma...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780897331210
ISBN-10: 0897331214
Publication Date: 10/1984
Pages: 252
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3.8 stars, based on 3 ratings
Publisher: Academy Chicago Publishers
Book Type: Paperback
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I thought the concept was intriguing -- what if Carter managed to prevent Taylor's murder. How would that change history, Hollywood's and the world's. But I grew tired of the details about 1922 Hollywood, the descriptions of old LA, the newspaper articles, the shenanigans of the silent era stars, and the driving down this road and that street. Could have been tightened up by about 50 pages. The writing was okay, and the ending, while not surprising, was satisfying.


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