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Read By: Tony Roberts Publisher: HarperAudio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 2.00 hours at 1.5x Speed 1.50 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: February 2006 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780060842079

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

4

Longest Chapter Length:

47:14 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

46:27 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

46:58 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

111

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Publisher Description

Vinnie Callabrese toils in the mean world of a Mafia hood, violently enforcing his loan-shark boss's debt collections, but he lives in the world of the movies, one where he can tie a bow tie like Cary Grant and speak with the voice of Tyrone Power.

Vinnie is smart, too, and he finds a way to turn his dream world into reality. Arriving on the West Coast with a new identity and some ill-gotten gains, Vinnie discovers that his sociopathic nature is just the ticket for handling the intrigues of tinseltown. He employs his old techniques of deceit, coercion, sexual conquest -- even murder -- to carve out a place at the top of the film industry.

But Vinnie's old neighborhood friends have excellent memories and a long reach, and soon his fast-track career is facing derailment -- or even worse, a new driver at the controls.

Performed by Tony Roberts

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"This was the first Stuart Woods book I read and it was so good I have been hooked by this author ever since! Great plot and new insight into the world of Hollywood. "

— Annette (5 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “Fast moving and sexy, as any rip-roaring LA novel should be. LA Times is a first-class example of the impossible-to-put-down bestseller.”

    — James Patterson, #1 New York Times bestselling author
  • “A wild ride and an explosive ending…Abundant suspense…A propulsive thriller.”

    — Publishers Weekly
  • “One unexpected twist, loop, and climax after another.”

    — Kirkus Reviews

L.A. Times Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.1 out of 53.1 out of 53.1 out of 53.1 out of 53.1 out of 5 (3.10)
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Narration: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 (0.00)
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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This one was similar to Get Shorty in storyline. It was an entertaining read with some good characters. "

    — Steven, 1/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Not his greatest so far. Very thin plot. "

    — Bradley, 11/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " good.... library book "

    — Cindy, 11/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not bad. It was a little tough to follow the timeline, when I thought a few months had past I found out it had been closer to three years. I am guessing this is one of Wood's earlier books based on the writing style, but it is worth the read if you like his other series's. "

    — Philip, 10/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " The characters and the storyline of this book are completely preposterous. I dont know how this book was published or what type of person would give this book more than 3 stars. That said, to each their own. "

    — Jason, 9/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " FAST MOVING,SHORT CHAPTERS,LARGE PRINT AND A THRILLING ENDING,KEPT MY INTEREST "

    — Steve, 9/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The story line plays out in an implausible manner but the writing style is good and it's a fast-paced, easy read. Would recommend it to anyone interested in the genre of the book or anyone that enjoys thrillers. "

    — Jake, 8/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Read this book in 3 hours. Non-stop action, sex, crime. "

    — Chris, 8/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " First read this book when it was published in the early 90s. Mafia meets Hollywood. Not overly intellectual but a very easy read. "

    — Fran, 7/11/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was the first Stuart Woods book I read and it was so good I have been hooked by this author ever since! Great plot and new insight into the world of Hollywood. "

    — Annette, 6/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very good for a quick summer read. I couldn't put this one down. "

    — Michele, 6/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Thrilling mob story. "

    — Doris, 12/24/2012
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " This book was very disappointing, a total waste of time. "

    — Jenny, 5/19/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Pretty goood story but the ending was rushed and disappointing. "

    — Ehlehna, 10/10/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Story of a NY mobster who becomes a popular Hollywood movie producer. In this book there were no likeable characters. Every character was sociopathic or evil. Many of Stuart Woods' novels have moments that are not very believable. This one had many. This book was the Sopranos before the Sopranos. "

    — John, 7/29/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not bad. It was a little tough to follow the timeline, when I thought a few months had past I found out it had been closer to three years. I am guessing this is one of Wood's earlier books based on the writing style, but it is worth the read if you like his other series's. "

    — Philip, 5/17/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The story line plays out in an implausible manner but the writing style is good and it's a fast-paced, easy read. Would recommend it to anyone interested in the genre of the book or anyone that enjoys thrillers. "

    — Jacob, 3/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Story of a NY mobster who becomes a popular Hollywood movie producer. In this book there were no likeable characters. Every character was sociopathic or evil. Many of Stuart Woods' novels have moments that are not very believable. This one had many. This book was the Sopranos before the Sopranos. "

    — John, 7/9/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Read this book in 3 hours. Non-stop action, sex, crime. "

    — Chris, 2/23/2009
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Not his greatest so far. Very thin plot. "

    — Bradley, 8/21/2008

About Stuart Woods

Stuart Woods (1938-2022) wrote more than ninety novels, including the #1 New York Times bestselling Stone Barrington series. He is a native of Georgia and began his writing career in the advertising industry. Chiefs, his debut in 1981, won the Edgar Award.

About Tony Roberts

Tony Roberts is an AudioFile Earphones Award–winning narrator. He has had roles in numerous films, many by Woody Allen, as well as his starring roles on Broadway in Arsenic and Old Lace; Promises, Promises; and The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife.