Nobody Dies in Hollywood

By John Wilder

Award-winning writer, producer and director John Wilder marks his novel fiction debut Fall 2015 with the contemporary murder mystery Nobody Dies In Hollywood . Wilder's exceptional abilities to blend criminal intrigue against the rough-and-tumble of the Hollywood scene come as no surprise to his fans. Among the numerous, notable projects Wilder helped create are: James Michener's Centennial ( Writers Guild Award, Best Long-Form Drama and Golden Globe nomination) ); mini-series Return To Lonesome Dove (Western Writers of America Award and Western Heritage Award ); top-rated series Spenser: For Hire ; and the number-one rated series The Streets of San Francisco , for which Wilder received a Writers Guild nomination and two Emmy nominations for Best Dramatic Series .Wilder's artful interpretation of dialogue, action and emotion shine in Nobody Dies In Hollywood , featuring private investigator Michael Drayton who has lifelong ties to Hollywood's elite and "reflects the multi-ethnic nature of contemporary America," in the author's own words. Drayton is hired by the father of an aspiring actor who was brutally slain alongside a world-renowned movie star in a horrific and seemingly senseless attack. With the son's death tragically overshadowed by the mega-star's fame, Drayton's private mission for justice parallels the official investigation, led by his nemesis and former boss. The duality of emotional turbulence is a running theme and, as the human elements rise and fall, a myriad of characters are introduced, each exuding a modern-day realism that mirrors the dynamic and frenetic scene that epitomizes Hollywood's movie-making industry. Suspense and drama build crisply and smoothly through Wilder's innate sense for storytelling, ending with surprise and satisfaction. Set against the sun-drenched backdrop of Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, Wilder connects contemporary culture, over-the-top personalities and timeless personal demons. In Michael Drayton, Wilder has created a character that embodies the grit of yesterday and the diversity of today.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1939454395
• ISBN13: 9781939454393
• Release Date: October 2015
• Publisher: Balcony 7 Media and Publishing
• Length: 275 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 13 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 8 to 5