The Girl Who Took What She Wanted, David Handler
The Girl Who Took What She Wanted, David Handler
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The Girl Who Took What She Wanted
Stewart Hoag Mysteries

Author: David Handler

Narrator: J.S. Arquin

Unabridged: 7 hr 34 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/28/2023

Synopsis

Stewart "Hoagy" Hoag hasn't written any fiction since his debut novel rocked the literary world of the 1980s and then left him with a paralyzing case of writer's block. Since then, he's been reduced to ghostwriting celebrity memoirs. But his newest project could have him diving back into the world of fiction in a way he never imagined.

Nikki Dymtryk is Hollywood's hottest reality TV star, known for her wild party lifestyle and prolific sexual conquests. But when the ratings for her show Being Nikki begin to drop, the Dymtryk family engineers a new plan to keep Nikki in the limelight: reinventing the young star as a bestselling author. Nikki's team hires Hoagy to ghostwrite a steamy romance novel showcasing the glitz and glamor of the Hollywood elite.

Reluctantly, Hoagy flies out to LA with his trusty basset hound Lulu. But when he finally meets the starlet, she's nothing like the aimless, airhead image she presents to the media. This project may just be the key to getting Hoagy's creative juices flowing again—and staying in LA might also give him a chance at getting back together with his actress ex-wife, Merilee. But spending time with Nikki isn't all parties and poolside lounging. As Hoagy gets closer to the young woman, he begins to uncover the Dymtryk family's dark secrets. Secrets that are worth killing for.

About David Handler

David Handler is the Edgar Award-winning, critically acclaimed author of several bestselling mystery series. He began his career as a New York City reporter, and wrote his first two novels-Kiddo and Boss-about his Los Angeles childhood. In 1988 he published The Man Who Died Laughing, the first of his long-running series of mysteries starring ghostwriter Stewart Hoag and his faithful basset hound, Lulu.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Susan

One of Stewart Hoag's earliest cases developed when the once-successful novelist, now clean of his drug habit, is asked to ghostwrite a steamy novel for a pre-internet influencer, sex-kitten Nikki, who is murdered before he can start the job. Despite a plethora of suspects, there are red flags that......more

Goodreads review by Michelle M

I give this four stars because I love Hoagy and Lulu. Coming back to them is comfortable and soothing. The mystery and such gets a 2 star rating from me. Perhaps I’m feeling jaded by my recent reads, but I am tired of stories about (view spoiler)[sexually abused women becoming murderers or murder victims. The sexu (hide spoiler)]......more

Goodreads review by Kori

Hold on to your seats folks, this book is about to take you on a wild ride. The Girl Who Took What She Wanted I had to read, then reread the title a few times. What was this going to be about? Was the title clever or corny? I reflected back on reading The Girl With A Clock for a Heart and remembered......more

Goodreads review by Gretchen

The Girl Who Took What She Wanted By David Handler Official release date: February 21, 2023 ⭐️Rating 8/10⭐️ ✉️check trigger warnings before reading✉️ I really enjoyed this book, the title and cover drew me into this one. Nikki give me Kardashian vibes, and the story is relatable to a lot of celebrities......more

Goodreads review by Jeanne

Amazing read. Not a world shattering thriller but instead an involved 'what really happening novdl. It's all about the writing. Not a book you ever want to gloss over skip a page or stop reading. This author's voice in phenomenal in ever character and every situation Thank you netgalley and the publis......more

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