L.A. Times, Stuart Woods
L.A. Times, Stuart Woods
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L.A. Times
A Novel

Author: Stuart Woods

Narrator: Tony Roberts

Unabridged: 10 hr 16 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 04/19/2016


Synopsis

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.

About Stuart Woods

The American novelist hailing from Georgia, Stuart Woods, had a long and lustrous career in competition sailing. The interest, maybe obsession, with sailing began after he had spent time in London, then Ireland to write a novel about an old family story which he had heard as a child. He began putting together a crew for sailing competition shortly after he moved to Ireland.

It was in conjunction with a certain race, the MORCRA Azores Race and the OSTAR, Woods met with publishers to trade writing a book about his sailing experiences in return for sponsorship of the races. Golden Harp was launched in 1975, followed by Golden, Golden Apple, Golden Shamrock, Golden Delicious, and Harp.

Wood's novel, Blue Water. Green Skipper was published in 1977. His next book took a different turn and was based on his extensive travels around England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. It was entitled, A Romantic's Guide to the Country Inns of Britain and Ireland. He then followed those two non-fiction books with several series of novels featuring recurring casts of characters and also with characters and their love interests, and frequent use of the New York restaurant Elaine's as a meeting place. Woods has published a memoir, a travel book, and forty-four novels in a thirty-seven year career.


Reviews

Goodreads review by John

Last year I took an incredibly helpful course at UCi called Intermediate Novel Writing. The next semester's Advanced Novel Writing course was cancelled, so here I am –– still an intermediate novelist (currently at amateur status but I hope to turn pro soon.) So, this course relied on a number of boo......more

Goodreads review by Thomas

The story about mafia-hard guy turned movie producer but with much if his problem solving tactics intact is one of the best offerings of Stuart Woods that I've read. In striking contrast to many of his other overly good and cunning protagonists, this one is a true anti-hero - to the point that he's......more

Goodreads review by William

It was only entertaining because because of Tony Roberts' excellent narration, even though his speech was far above what should have been that of the main character. The author unskillfully gave away the plot twists. This was okay since everything was an unbelievable fantasy.......more

Goodreads review by Peter

This is the first book I read by Stuart Woods and he's been around a long time. The main character is a mob thug, who also happens to have the desire of becoming a movie producer. He writes too. Eventually he makes it to the big time screens by using his mob connections for help. But even mobsters ta......more