Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 378 pages
Genre: Hollywood Tie-in Literary Fiction
Publisher: Chromodroid Press
Release date: February 2025
Content Rating: PG-13 +M. My book is rated PG-13 + M for swear words, one non-explicit sex scene, adultery and references to abuse and one on page murder.
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"It's time to make a mess," said Emily.
Would-be movie producer Emily Bennett didn't believe the legend of a lost movie, starring James Dean and John Wayne. But when she meets two uncannily talented celebrity impersonators-Jimmy Riley and Tom "Duke" Manfredo, and stumbles upon the elusive film editor who stole the master negative of Showdown, it dispels her doubts, fills her with a courage she didn't know she had, and she sets out to complete the movie.
But as Emily and her stars prepare for day one of shooting, they find themselves entangled in a complex love triangle with Oedipal undertones, mirroring their own past lives and off-screen dynamics. As doubts about their ruthless director, Solange Borugian, surface, Jimmy's and Duke's friendship is turned upside down, while Emily and her brother Ben, struggle with their own unresolved issues and are forced to confront their dying father.
On location in Arizona, amidst Apache holy grounds and the magic of day-for-night shooting, the lines between past and present blur and the flawed characters' backstories intertwine into a tumultuous finale that exposes their hidden animosities, demons, and loves.
MIT Out Sound brings an engaging, unique storyline to readers. Honestly, I almost didn't read the book because I didn't know what "MIT Out Sound" referenced in the Hollywood world--and I wasn't sure if I would be interested in a book focused on "that" side of the Hollywood camera. Ultimately, I was drawn in by the nostalgic lure of John Wayne and James Dean. After a few pages, I was so glad I picked up the book! The author is a wonderful storyteller who brings the real-life side stories of his characters to life as he quickly pulls readers into the settings and the Hollywood world he depicts. The story is unique and engaging, with elements like the main characters' medical condition and the character relationships that pull readers in and keep them rooting for Emily and the story to the end.
Expect Characters and Settings to Love. I loved Emily after the first page and was excited to follow her story to closure. The settings, the blending of the past and present, the realistic-feeling side stories and the dialogue all create a book to love from start to finish.
Would I Recommend MIT Out Sound by Rick Lenz? This book actually surprised me--because I had expected to feel "out of the loop" since I didn't even know what the title meant. I enjoyed this book from beginning to end. The stories and pasts of the characters are presented perfectly as the storyline builds. There is almost a magical feel to the story that blends dramatic elements with history and human nature. If you enjoy page-turners that transport you into new worlds in realistic ways, this is a great book for your reading list.
When Rick Lenz retired as a stage and film actor (playing opposite Ingrid Bergman, John Wayne, Lauren Bacall, Walter Matthau, Peter Sellers, etc.), his passion for drama refused to retire with him. Although he was an actor most of his life, he is also a seasoned writer.
His plays have been produced Off-Broadway, on PBS television, and in regional theatres across the country. Rick’s memoir North of Hollywood was called “masterful” by Writer’s Digest. His first novel, The Alexandrite was named “one of the best books of the year” by Kirkus Reviews. Bret Easton Ellis called it “almost impossible to put down.” Booklife calls A Town Called Why, “An absorbing tale of mystery and revenge… nuanced … powerful.” Rick’s books have won several awards, including, Readers Views (first place), the Chanticleer Somerset Grand Prize for Literary, Contemporary and Mainstream Fiction, an IPPY Award, and a Foreword Book of the Year. Most recently, his time-travel love story Hello, Rest of My Life was a 2022 Silver Nautilus Book Award winner (fiction), and Eric Hoffer Award finalist (fiction).
He lives in Los Angeles with his wife Linda and an ever-shifting array of animals.
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