A Hollywood Tale Of Love And Murder

About the Book

"Hollywood is the land of beautiful people--some talented; some, not. If you are lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time, it could be the big break you need. Christine O'Hara was lucky when she met Charles Markham, a cinematographer. They fall deeply in love. At a cast party on the Paramount lot, he introduces her to some important people, one of whom, Director John Victor, immediately sees Christine's potential. And, therein lies the tale.
Hollywood, like any other place, has its demons, as well. Blake Dugan, an extra and bit player, had dated Christine, briefly. He has now become her nemesis, stalking her relentlessly with phone calls and appearances in places where she could be found. The temptation of fast money lures him into the nefarious world of drugs. He is determined to make Christine his own. He has a plan. His actions thrust him headlong into an irreversible web of deceit.
Between the glitz and greed, the story draws a realistic picture of people living the Hollywood dream."

About the Author

Ms. Bryan hails from Greenwich Village, New York City. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from New York University and did her post-graduate work in education at Post College and Hofstra University. For several years, she was an actor in off-Broadway productions, in summer theater on Long Island, and had her own acting company, THEATERAMA, for several years. Ms. Bryan taught English and was a drama coach for more than twenty years in New York. For the past twenty years, she has been a resident of Boca Raton, Florida and has written many editorials and articles for local newspapers and has lectured on film and theater. Her intense interest in historical events and how they mold the lives of people inspired her to write her first novel. SOLDIER OF GOD, a story based upon fact, was published in November 2001. JOURNEYS is her second book. She is currently working on a memoir of 20th Century New York City. She is a member of the Cassell network or Writers, Florida Free Lance Writers and the National League of American Pen Women.