Step onto a movie set where dreams are made—and lives are shattered. In this world, every frame hides a lie, and every take could be the last.
Filmmaker Seth Carter is a maverick, poised to shatter boundaries with his latest project—a cinematic masterpiece set to bring the black experience to the silver screen like never before.
But when reporter Lanie Price arrives on set to interview Seth, a near-fatal accident exposes a sinister plot of sabotage. Each incident risks a life and pushes the production closer to collapse.
Seth pleads with Lanie to keep the sabotage under wraps, plunging her into an ethical and professional quagmire that could ruin her career—and sever her relationship with the man she loves.
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About Persia
New York City native Persia Walker discovered her passion for storytelling through the gritty allure of 1940s noir films. These cinematic gems, with their smoky bars and enigmatic characters, sparked her imagination and set her on the path to becoming an acclaimed author of historical crime fiction. They also inspired her desire to travel and experience other cultures. A former journalist and diplomat, Persia has lived in Germany, Brazil, Poland, and France.
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