Review: "AN EXPLOSIVE GAME OF CAT AND MOUSE!"
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 3, 2012
It's the 1920's, set in prohibition era in Los Angeles. The twenties are roaring, but in Hollywood, Silence is Golden. The main character is Matt, a bootlegger of the movie industry, and he's the Good bad guy. His dream is to bring sound to the industry, and create talking films, which would rake in Big bucks. However, he stands alone, because the sound studios refuse to have him sign a lease. Matt decides to discuss his problem with Danny, since they go way back in friendship. Danny attempts to con a gangster into purchasing sound device, but the gangster becomes aware of the con, and Danny winds up dead. Matt goes on his own mission of revenge for Danny's killer, and also wants to settle a score. The con game turns into a nightmare with deception, murder, and blackmail, which leads the studio fully controlled by gangsters. As a result of Matt craving for payback and solving the murder-mystery, he sets up another con game. How did the movie stars get their booze? What did it take in Hollywood to add sound to movies, and who had all the power? I highly recommend this crime novel to all thriller and mystery lovers. Jeffrey Stone delives a compelling story with twists-and-turns from beginning to end, the setting fits like a glove with all of its rich history, and the characters are unique and scary. The research for this book is excellent, the story is fascinating and thrilling, and the characters are indeed unforgettable. Who were the bad guys, who wins, and does justice get served? For finishing touches, the reader will also ponder on friendship and loyalty, including the extremes some will go to keep their vow sacred. This novel is engaging, chilling, and electrifying, not to mention highly entertaining!