Overview
A struggling Hollywood actor falls into a life of crime in this highly anticipated second novel from Hollywood Hustle author and four-time Emmy Award nominee Jon Lindstrom. A struggling Hollywood actor falls into a life of crime in this highly anticipated second novel from Hollywood Hustle author and four-time Emmy Award nominee Jon Lindstrom. Twenty 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. Now 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. With 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. Fans of Michael Connelly and Harlan Coben won't be able to resist this unputdownable crime novel from USA Today bestselling author Jon Lindstrom.
Reviews
Praise for Hollywood Payback: “Hollywood Payback is 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.” —James L’Etoile, award-winning author of the Detective Emily Hunter series and the Detective Nathan Parker series Praise for Hollywood Hustle: USA TODAY BESTSELLER “An engaging protagonist makes this thriller a fun ride.” —Kirkus “Effective cliffhangers.” —Publishers Weekly “Lindstrom has penned a love letter to the City of Angels, vividly rendering its varied neighborhoods in meticulous detail. A quick, entertaining diversion.” —Booklist “A high stakes, high octane thrill ride. Lindstrom, a Hollywood insider, is the real deal.” —Robert Dugoni, New York Times bestselling author of The Tracy Crosswhite Series “If you’re looking for a gritty, edgy getaway to LA without ever leaving your sofa, Hollywood Hustle is it! Harkening back to days of noir, this action-packed thriller will grab you from page 1.” —Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times bestselling author “Humor, emotion, brilliant twists, and heart-thumping action . . . Lindstrom has exploded onto the scene with a resounding bang.” —Samantha M. Bailey, USA Today and #1 national bestselling author of Woman on the Edge “Impossible to put down.” —Robert Greenfield, bestselling author of True West: Sam Shepard's Life, Work, and Times “A pulse-pounding thriller that immerses you into the seamy underworld of Hollywood . . . I raced through it!” —Liv Constantine, bestselling author of The Last Mrs. Parrish “A propulsive, unputdownable thriller that explores the dark side behind the glitter and glamour of LaLa Land . . . This is one of the best debut novels I’ve ever read.” —Alex Finlay, author of The Night Shift “Writing with an assured voice . . . Jon Lindstrom brings a wealth of authenticity, sharp wit, and ingenuity to his twisty immensely entertaining debut novel.” —Steven James, bestselling author of Broker of Lies “Hollywood Hustle has all the premium ingredients . . . all making the perfect recipe for a bestselling thriller.” —Yasmin Angoe, Anthony nominated author of the critically acclaimed Nena Knight series “Sharp prose, vivid descriptions, and a cast of colorful characters set in sun-drenched L.A. mark this debut filled with intrigue, heart, and echoes of Chandler and Leonard.” —Aaron Philip Clark, author of the ITW Thriller Award-nominated Under Color of Law “Lindstrom brings his large cast to life in a rich, lively, suspenseful novel that has, in abundance, realism, humor (and a satisfying body count).” —Castle Freeman Jr., acclaimed author of Go with Me
Praise for Hollywood Hustle: USA TODAY BESTSELLER “An engaging protagonist makes this thriller a fun ride.” —Kirkus “Effective cliffhangers.” —Publishers Weekly “Lindstrom has penned a love letter to the City of Angels, vividly rendering its varied neighborhoods in meticulous detail. A quick, entertaining diversion.” —Booklist “A high stakes, high octane thrill ride. Lindstrom, a Hollywood insider, is the real deal.” —Robert Dugoni, New York Times bestselling author of The Tracy Crosswhite Series “If you’re looking for a gritty, edgy getaway to LA without ever leaving your sofa, Hollywood Hustle is it! Harkening back to days of noir, this action-packed thriller will grab you from page 1.” —Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times bestselling author “Humor, emotion, brilliant twists, and heart-thumping action . . . Lindstrom has exploded onto the scene with a resounding bang.” —Samantha M. Bailey, USA Today and #1 national bestselling author of Woman on the Edge “Impossible to put down.” —Robert Greenfield, bestselling author of True West: Sam Shepard's Life, Work, and Times “A pulse-pounding thriller that immerses you into the seamy underworld of Hollywood . . . I raced through it!” —Liv Constantine, bestselling author of The Last Mrs. Parrish “A propulsive, unputdownable thriller that explores the dark side behind the glitter and glamour of LaLa Land . . . This is one of the best debut novels I’ve ever read.” —Alex Finlay, author of The Night Shift “Writing with an assured voice . . . Jon Lindstrom brings a wealth of authenticity, sharp wit, and ingenuity to his twisty immensely entertaining debut novel.” —Steven James, bestselling author of Broker of Lies “Hollywood Hustle has all the premium ingredients . . . all making the perfect recipe for a bestselling thriller.” —Yasmin Angoe, Anthony nominated author of the critically acclaimed Nena Knight series “Sharp prose, vivid descriptions, and a cast of colorful characters set in sun-drenched L.A. mark this debut filled with intrigue, heart, and echoes of Chandler and Leonard.” —Aaron Philip Clark, author of the ITW Thriller Award-nominated Under Color of Law “Lindstrom brings his large cast to life in a rich, lively, suspenseful novel that has, in abundance, realism, humor (and a satisfying body count).” —Castle Freeman Jr., acclaimed author of Go with Me
Author Information
A four-time Emmy nominee, Jon Lindstrom 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.
