{"product_id":"hollywood-hustle-isbn-9798892420686","title":"Hollywood Hustle","description":"\u003cb\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eUSA TODAY\u003c\/i\u003e BESTSELLER\u003cbr\u003eFrom 4-time Emmy-nominated actor Jon Lindstrom of \u003ci\u003eGeneral Hospital, Bosch\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eTrue Detective\u003c\/i\u003e fame comes a gripping debut thriller.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSet in the dark underbelly of the LA film industry, \u003ci\u003eHollywood Hustle\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect read for fans of Alex Finlay and Jeffery Deaver.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWinston Greene, a has-been film star, wakes one morning to find his  six-year-old granddaughter at his bedside—traumatized, unattended, and  gripping onto a thumb drive. She comes bearing video proof that her  mother, Win’s troubled adult daughter, has been kidnapped by a murderous  gang demanding all his “movie money” for her safe return. But what they  don’t know is…his movie money is long gone. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     Unable to go  to the police for fear the kidnappers will make good on their promise to  kill his daughter, Winston turns to two close friends—a legendary  Hollywood stuntman and a disgraced former LAPD detective. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     There’s  no easy way out for Winston or his daughter—the gang is violent and  willing to do anything to get the money they’re after, and Winston  begins to realize that to get his daughter back, he’ll have to beat the  kidnappers at their own game. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     This propulsive and tense  thriller will transport readers to the seedier side of LA, depicted in  bold prose by a Hollywood insider.\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eHollywood Hustle\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUSA TODAY BESTSELLER\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An engaging protagonist makes this thriller a fun ride.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Effective cliffhangers.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Lindstrom has penned a love letter to the City of Angels, vividly rendering its varied neighborhoods in meticulous detail. A quick, entertaining diversion.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A high stakes, high octane thrill ride. Lindstrom, a Hollywood insider, is the real deal.”\u003cbr\u003e—Robert Dugoni, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of The Tracy Crosswhite Series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“If you’re looking for a gritty, edgy getaway to LA without ever leaving your sofa, \u003ci\u003eHollywood Hustle\u003c\/i\u003e is it! Harkening back to days of noir, this action-packed thriller will grab you from page 1.”\u003cbr\u003e—Lisa Gardner, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Humor, emotion, brilliant twists, and heart-thumping action . . . Lindstrom has exploded onto the scene with a resounding bang.”\u003cbr\u003e—Samantha M. Bailey, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e and #1 national bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eWoman on the Edge\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Impossible to put down.”\u003cbr\u003e—Robert Greenfield, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eTrue West: Sam Shepard's Life, Work, and Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A pulse-pounding thriller that immerses you into the seamy underworld of Hollywood . . . I raced through it!”\u003cbr\u003e—Liv Constantine, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Last Mrs. Parrish\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A propulsive, unputdownable thriller that explores the dark side behind the glitter and glamour of LaLa Land . . . This is one of the best debut novels I’ve ever read.”\u003cbr\u003e—Alex Finlay, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Night Shift\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Writing with an assured voice . . . Jon Lindstrom brings a wealth of authenticity, sharp wit, and ingenuity to his twisty immensely entertaining debut novel.”\u003cbr\u003e—Steven James, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eBroker of Lies\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eHollywood Hustle\u003c\/i\u003e has all the premium ingredients . . . all making the perfect recipe for a bestselling thriller.”\u003cbr\u003e—Yasmin Angoe, Anthony nominated author of the critically acclaimed Nena Knight series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Sharp prose, vivid descriptions, and a cast of colorful characters set in sun-drenched L.A. mark this debut filled with intrigue, heart, and echoes of Chandler and Leonard.”\u003cbr\u003e—Aaron Philip Clark, author of the ITW Thriller Award-nominated\u003ci\u003e Under Color of Law\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Lindstrom brings his large cast to life in a rich, lively, suspenseful novel that has, in abundance, realism, humor (and a satisfying body count).”\u003cbr\u003e—Castle Freeman Jr., acclaimed author of \u003ci\u003eGo with Me\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“An insanely paced thriller . . . Combines a deep knowledge of the history of Los Angeles with a propulsive modern take on the noir tradition.”\u003cbr\u003e—James \u0026amp; Paula O’Byrne, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists,\u003ci\u003e New Orleans Times Picayune\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Lindstrom delivers a wild ride in technicolor.”\u003cbr\u003e—John McMahon, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Good Detective\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“Bold, cinematic, shocking, compelling, and addictive . . . Destined to be a genre classic.”\u003cbr\u003e—Will “the Thrill” Viharo, author of \u003ci\u003eLove Stories Are Too Violent For Me\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“A clever and gripping thriller . . . It is hard to believe this is a debut.”\u003cbr\u003e—Jeff Ayers, \u003ci\u003eFirst Clue Reviews\u003c\/i\u003eA four-time Emmy nominee,\u003cb\u003e Jon Lindstrom\u003c\/b\u003e can be found in studio  movies, independent films and literally thousands of hours of TV,  working with several A-list directors and alongside many of Hollywood’s  biggest names. An award-winning filmmaker, Jon's films have won multiple  film festival accolades. His writing has won recognition at the  Launchpad Prose Competition twice and several top screenplay  competitions. For several years, he was the drummer for The High Lonesome, scoring two hits on the Billboard Hot 100. Jon divides his time between Los Angeles and New York City.","brand":"Crooked Lane Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300345368805,"sku":"NP9798892420686","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9798892420686.jpg?v=1767729146","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/hollywood-hustle-isbn-9798892420686","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}