L.A. Times eBook

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.