{"product_id":"hollywood-payback-isbn-9798892425094","title":"Hollywood Payback","description":"\u003cb\u003eA struggling Hollywood actor falls into a life of crime in this highly anticipated second novel from \u003ci\u003eHollywood Hustle\u003c\/i\u003e author and four-time Emmy Award nominee Jon Lindstrom.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwenty years ago, Jake Ferguson threw his life away. Once a promising Hollywood actor, he crashed and burned the usual way: with coke, booze, and pills. When that path reached its inevitable end, he made a desperate choice, and an innocent woman was killed. Before being convicted and shipped to Folsom Prison, Jake agreed to testify against his own partners-in-crime as the star witness for the prosecution. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow Jake’s reentering society—coming home to an LA he no longer recognizes and to a life that has lost all meaning. Then he meets Carla, a waitress who understands him better than he expects, and he begins to believe deliverance may be possible after all. Until one night, a murder is committed right in front of him, and Jake knows he’s been set up. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith authorities closing in and more lives on the line, there’s only one way out, for himself and for the people he cares about: revenge. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFans of Michael Connelly and Harlan Coben won’t be able to resist this unputdownable crime novel from \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Jon Lindstrom.\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eHollywood Payback\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“With his latest novel \u003ci\u003eHollywood Payback\u003c\/i\u003e, Jon Lindstrom takes us on one of the wildest rides in the annals of LA crime. With twist and turns influenced by his amazing acting career \u003ci\u003eHollywood Payback\u003c\/i\u003e never lets its foot off the gas!”\u003cbr\u003e—S.A. Cosby, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eKing Of Ashes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Jon Lindstrom brings Hollywood to life with an insider’s eye and a storyteller’s instinct for suspense. His thrillers pulse with authenticity, glamour, and the darker truths beneath the surface. If he writes it, I’m going to read it!”\u003cbr\u003e—Liv Constantine, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of\u003ci\u003e The Last Mrs. Parrish\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Jon Lindstrom does it again introducing a riveting character, Jake Ferguson, in \u003ci\u003eHollywood Payback\u003c\/i\u003e, an explosive dual-timeline thriller that will keep you seated from beginning to end.”\u003cbr\u003e—Yasmin Angoe, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eHer Name Is Knight \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eBehind These Four Walls\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eHollywood Payback \u003c\/i\u003eis a thriller tour de force by a master storyteller. Lindstrom deftly balances secrets, regret, and revenge on a razors’ edge in this adrenaline rush of a novel. Sometimes the past won’t let you leave it behind.”\u003cbr\u003e—James L’Etoile, award-winning author of the Detective Emily Hunter series and the Detective Nathan Parker series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“Hollywood may seem glamorous on the outside, but Jon Lindstrom takes readers where the real story lives—in the shadows. Smart, propulsive, and full of terrific twists, Lindstrom creates a masterclass in suspense as he explores revenge, redemption, and second chances. I absolutely loved it.”\u003cbr\u003e—Elise Hart Kipness, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today \u003c\/i\u003ebestseller author\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“Lights. Camera. Vengeance. When a rising actor’s brush with the wrong crowd lands him in prison for two decades, the spotlight goes dark. Now Jake Ferguson is out—and Hollywood hasn’t forgotten a thing. In a city built on reinvention, he’s fighting for a second act but finds himself pulled back in. Set against the split-screen world of red carpets and back-alley deals, \u003ci\u003eHollywood Payback\u003c\/i\u003e delivers a propulsive, twist-filled thriller about fame, revenge, and the search for redemption. With this electrifying novel, Jon Lindstrom proves he's earned a seat at the table alongside L.A. crime masters Michael Connelly and Robert Crais. A blockbuster of a thriller.”\u003cbr\u003e—Alex Finlay, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eParents Weekend \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eEvery Last Fear\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eHollywood Hustle\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUSA TODAY BESTSELLER\u003c\/b\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 authorA four-time Emmy nominee, \u003cb\u003eJon 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":48233232793829,"sku":"NP9798892425094","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9798892425094.jpg?v=1767729147","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/hollywood-payback-isbn-9798892425094","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}