A realistic behind-the-scenes look at Hollywood follows reporter Kieran O'Connor as he attempts to break into newspapers big time with his investigation of the mysterious death of a hotshot producer. A first novel.
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Probing the lifestyles of the rich and notorious in this snappy debut, former L.A. gossip columnist Allman introduces likable Kieran O'Connor, a freelance journalist who specializes in "event coverage." On assignment at the Women in the Industry banquet at the Beverly Hilshire Hotel, O'Connor discovers the body of honoree, producer Monica Slezak. Before he alerts authorities, however, he faxes the suicide note found nearby to his home machine. Then, while working with Slezak's producer husband on a quickie bio of her life, O'Connor learns of her bouts of debilitating depression and the medication she took for it. Beginning to doubt the general consensus that Monica killed herself over not getting an Oscar nomination, O'Connor considers the possibility of murder. He meets a galvanizing ex-con author who was unhappy with the screenplay of his bestseller that Monica was about to direct. But would someone kill over a bad rewrite? Other suspects, competitors and friends surface before the wisecracking, slightly bumbling O'Connor, along with his bisexual girlfriend Claudia, finally confront Monica's murderer. Readers will look for a sequel.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Freelance journalist Kieran O'Connor lives at the cheap end of Venice Beach, reporting sporadically on glitzy Hollywood events. When he discovers the supposed suicide of an up-and-coming female film director, he attempts to break into the big time with his coverage. He pursues some of the painstaking research tactics used by police detectives, resumes a fitful relationship with bisexual Claudia, and finally cracks the case. A few cliched scenes and situations intrude, but the dialog and characters make up for them. A promising first novel.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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