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Book Sneak Peek for Raw Dog

    Book Details:
  • Author : Jamie Loftus
  • Publisher : Forge Books
  • Release : 2023-02-28
  • ISBN : 1250324394
  • Pages : 47 pages

Download or read book Sneak Peek for Raw Dog written by Jamie Loftus and published by Forge Books. This book was released on 2023-02-28 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part travelogue, part culinary history, all capitalist critique—comedian Jamie Loftus's debut, Raw Dog, will take you on a cross-country road trip in the summer of 2021, and reveal what the creation, culture, and class influence of hot dogs says about America now. Download a FREE sneak peek today! Hot dogs. Poor people created them. Rich people found a way to charge fifteen dollars for them. They’re high culture, they’re low culture, they’re sports food, they’re kids' food, they’re hangover food, and they’re deeply American, despite having no basis whatsoever in America's Indigenous traditions. You can love them, you can hate them, but you can’t avoid the great American hot dog. Raw Dog: The Naked Truth About Hot Dogs is part investigation into the cultural and culinary significance of hot dogs and part travelog documenting a cross-country road trip researching them as they’re served today. From avocado and spice in the West to ass-shattering chili in the East to an entire salad on a slice of meat in Chicago, Loftus, her pets, and her ex eat their way across the country during the strange summer of 2021. It’s a brief window into the year between waves of a plague that the American government has the resources to temper, but not the interest. So grab a dog, lay out your picnic blanket, and dig into the delicious and inevitable product of centuries of violence, poverty, and ambition, now rolling around at your local 7-Eleven. The hardcover edition of Raw Dog: The Naked Truth About Hot Dogs includes gorgeous endpapers as well as illustrations by the author throughout. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Book Kitten Lady s Big Book of Little Kittens

Download or read book Kitten Lady s Big Book of Little Kittens written by Hannah Shaw and published by Aladdin. This book was released on 2019-10-08 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From kitten rescuer and New York Times bestselling author Hannah Shaw, also known as Kitten Lady on YouTube and Instagram, comes an inspiring picture book that takes readers on the adorable journey of foster kittens from their first days after birth all the way to adoption! Did you know that kittens are born with their eyes closed, and they are so small that they can fit in the palm of your hand? Or that being groomed with a toothbrush reminds orphan kittens of their mothers’ tongues, and helps them feel comfy and safe? Learn these facts and more in Kitten Lady’s first picture book! Hannah uses her engaging, fun voice to show how she helps orphan kittens grow up, get adopted, and become healthy, happy cats. Featuring irresistible photographs and playful doodles, Kitten Lady’s Big Book of Little Kittens shows what you can do to help the tiniest felines in our big, big world.

Book Feeding Dogs Dry Or Raw  The Science Behind The Debate

Download or read book Feeding Dogs Dry Or Raw The Science Behind The Debate written by Conor Brady and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-22 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Don t Know Tough

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  • Author : Eli Cranor
  • Publisher : Soho Press
  • Release : 2022-03-22
  • ISBN : 1641293462
  • Pages : 337 pages

Download or read book Don t Know Tough written by Eli Cranor and published by Soho Press. This book was released on 2022-03-22 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WINNER OF THE EDGAR AWARD WINNER OF THE PETER LOVESEY FIRST CRIME NOVEL CONTEST Friday Night Lights gone dark with Southern Gothic; Eli Cranor delivers a powerful noir that will appeal to fans of Wiley Cash and Megan Abbott. In Denton, Arkansas, the fate of the high school football team rests on the shoulders of Billy Lowe, a volatile but talented running back. Billy comes from an extremely troubled home: a trailer park where he is terrorized by his mother’s abusive boyfriend. Billy takes out his anger on the field, but when his savagery crosses a line, he faces suspension. Without Billy Lowe, the Denton Pirates can kiss their playoff bid goodbye. But the head coach, Trent Powers, who just moved from California with his wife and two children for this job, has more than just his paycheck riding on Billy’s bad behavior. As a born-again Christian, Trent feels a divine calling to save Billy—save him from his circumstances, and save his soul. Then Billy’s abuser is found murdered in the Lowe family trailer, and all evidence points toward Billy. Now nothing can stop an explosive chain of violence that could tear the whole town apart on the eve of the playoffs.

Book On Second Thought  A Sneak Peek

Download or read book On Second Thought A Sneak Peek written by Kristan Higgins and published by HQN Books. This book was released on 2016-11-01 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ** Enjoy this special preview of ON SECOND THOUGHT featuring the first six chapters from New York Times bestselling author Kristan Higgins. ** Can't get enough? The complete book will be available January 31, 2017. Following in the footsteps of her critically acclaimed novel If You Only Knew, multi-bestselling author Kristan Higgins returns with a pitch-perfect look at the affection—and the acrimony—that binds sisters together Ainsley O'Leary is so ready to get married—she's even found the engagement ring her boyfriend has stashed away. What she doesn't anticipate is for Eric to blindside her with a tactless breakup he chronicles in a blog…which (of course) goes viral. Devastated and humiliated, Ainsley turns to her half sister, Kate, who's already struggling after the sudden loss of her new husband. Kate has always been so poised, so self-assured, but Nathan's death shatters everything she thought she knew—including her husband—and sometimes the people who step up aren't the ones you expect. With seven years and a murky blended-family dynamic between them, Ainsley and Kate have never been overly close, but their shared sorrow dovetails their faltering worlds into one. Despite the lifetime of history between them, the sisters must learn to put their differences aside and open their hearts to the inevitable imperfection of family—and the possibility of one day finding love again.

Book The Medicine Woman of Galveston  Sneak Peek

Download or read book The Medicine Woman of Galveston Sneak Peek written by Amanda Skenandore and published by Kensington Books. This book was released on 2024-03-01 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Be one of the first to read this sneak preview sample edition! Caught in the great Galveston Hurricane of 1900, a female doctor who’s joined a traveling medicine show to support her disabled son is forced to weather the storm and its aftermath in a town hostile to the troupe’s unconventional ways but desperate for their help. Readers of Ellen Marie Wiseman, Sandra Dallas, and Sara Donati will be captivated by this story of medical historical fiction by Amanda Skenandore, registered nurse and acclaimed author of The Nurse’s Secret and The Second Life of Mirielle West. Once a trailblazer in the field of medicine, Dr. Tucia Hatherley hasn’t touched a scalpel or stethoscope since she made a fatal mistake in the operating theater. Instead, she works in a corset factory, striving to earn enough to support her disabled son. When even that livelihood is threatened, Tucia is left with one option—to join a wily, charismatic showman named Huey and become part of his traveling medicine show. Her medical license lends the show a pretense of credibility, but the cures and tonics Tucia is forced to peddle are little more than purgatives and bathwater. Loathing the duplicity, even as she finds uneasy kinship with the other misfit performers, Tucia vows to leave as soon as her debts are paid and start a new life with her son—if Huey will ever let her go. When the show reaches Galveston, Texas, Tucia tries to break free from Huey, only to be pulled even deeper into his schemes. But there is a far greater reckoning ahead, as a September storm becomes a devastating hurricane that will decimate the Gulf Coast—and challenge Tucia to recover her belief in medicine, in the goodness of others—and in herself.

Book The Ghosts You Left Behind

Download or read book The Ghosts You Left Behind written by Charity Tahmaseb and published by Collins Mark Books. This book was released on 2021-10-31 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If Katy and Malcolm want a future, they’ll need to survive the past. When Katy and Malcolm discover a secret stash of Springside ghosts, they can’t tell if they’re on a rescue mission, walking into a trap—or dealing with something far more sinister. But the simple act of freeing the ghosts sets the past on a collision course with the present. Katy has always known the past can haunt. Usually, that’s something she can fix with freshly brewed coffee and some Tupperware. This time, old enemies lurk in the shadows, pulling strings and weaving inescapable webs. When she falls in, survival may be impossible. But to escape, Katy must navigate threads from the past, deal with capricious spirits, dubious allies, and ruthless adversaries. And if she fails? No one she loves will have a future. Coffee & Ghosts is a cozy paranormal mystery/romance serial told over multiple episodes. This series bundle contains all three novella-length episodes of Season Four: Episode 1: The Ghosts You Left Behind Episode 2: Misty Sandborne and the Vampire Husband Episode 3: The Necromancer’s Nephew

Book Just Like Mother Sneak Peek

Download or read book Just Like Mother Sneak Peek written by Anne Heltzel and published by Tor Nightfire. This book was released on 2022-03-15 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spine-chilling and sharp, Just Like Mother is a modern gothic from a fresh new voice in horror, and “is set to be one of the year's most talked-about books” (Andrea Bartz, New York Times bestselling author). Download a FREE sneak peek today! A girl would be such a blessing... The last time Maeve saw her cousin was the night she escaped the cult they were raised in. For the past two decades, Maeve has worked hard to build a normal life in New York City, where she keeps everything—and everyone—at a safe distance. When Andrea suddenly reappears, Maeve regains the only true friend she’s ever had. Soon she’s spending more time at Andrea’s remote Catskills estate than in her own cramped apartment. Maeve doesn’t even mind that her cousin’s wealthy work friends clearly disapprove of her single lifestyle. After all, Andrea has made her fortune in the fertility industry—baby fever comes with the territory. The more Maeve immerses herself in Andrea’s world, the more disconnected she feels from her life back in the city; and the cousins’ increasing attachment triggers memories Maeve has fought hard to bury. But confronting the terrors of her childhood may be the only way for Maeve to transcend the nightmare still to come... "A fierce, frightening novel."—Rachel Harrison, author of The Return and Cackle At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Book Becoming Ted  Sneak Peek

    Book Details:
  • Author : Matt Cain
  • Publisher : A John Scognamiglio Book
  • Release : 2024-03-01
  • ISBN : 1496754565
  • Pages : 63 pages

Download or read book Becoming Ted Sneak Peek written by Matt Cain and published by A John Scognamiglio Book. This book was released on 2024-03-01 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Be one of the first to read this sneak preview sample edition! A charmingly joyful, surprising story about love, acceptance, and self-expression from the acclaimed author of The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle. Fans of the musical “Kinky Boots” and Byron Lane’s Big Gay Wedding will have their hearts stolen by Becoming Ted! If Ted Ainsworth were to compare himself to one of the ice cream flavors made by his family’s company, famous throughout his sleepy Lancashire hometown, it might be vanilla—sweet, inoffensive, and pleasantly predictable. At forty-three, Ted is convinced there’s nothing remotely remarkable about him, except perhaps his luck in having landed handsome, charismatic Giles as a husband. Then Giles suddenly leaves him for another man, filling his social media feed with posts about #newlove and adventure. And Ted, who has spent nearly twenty years living with, and often for, another person, must reimagine the future he has happily taken for granted. But perhaps there is another Ted slowly blossoming now that he’s no longer in Giles’s shadow—funny, sassy, more uninhibited. Someone willing to take chances on new friendships, and even new love. Someone who’s been waiting in the wings too long, but who’s about to dust off a long-ago secret dream and overturn everyone’s expectations of him—especially his own. . .

Book The Meaning of Birds

Download or read book The Meaning of Birds written by Jaye Robin Brown and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2019-04-16 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nominated for the Lambda Literary Award! “An evocative story of the thrills of first love and the anguish of first loss. This will break you and heal you.” —Julie Murphy, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin’ Not to be missed by fans of Nina LaCour and Becky Albertalli, this powerful novel—from the acclaimed author of Georgia Peaches and Other Forbidden Fruit—paints a poignant portrait of love in the past, grief in the now, and the healing power of art. Before: Jess has always struggled with the fire inside her. But when she meets Vivi, everything changes. As they fall for each other, Vivi helps Jess deal with her anger and pain and encourages her to embrace her artistic talent. And suddenly Jess’s future is a blank canvas, filled with possibilities. After: When Vivi unexpectedly dies, Jess’s perfect world is erased. As she spirals out of control, Jess pushes away everyone around her and throws out her plans for art school. Because art is Vivi and Vivi is gone forever. Right when Jess feels at her lowest, she makes a surprising friend who just might be able to show her a new way to channel her rage, passion, and creativity. But will Jess ever be able to forge a new path for herself without Vivi? A beautiful exploration of first love and first loss, this novel effortlessly weaves together past and present to tell a profound story about how you can become whole again when it seems like you’ve lost the most important part of yourself.

Book The Forever Dog

    Book Details:
  • Author : Rodney Habib
  • Publisher : HarperCollins
  • Release : 2021-10-12
  • ISBN : 0063002620
  • Pages : 328 pages

Download or read book The Forever Dog written by Rodney Habib and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2021-10-12 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 New York Times Bestseller In this pathbreaking guide, two of the world’s most popular and trusted pet care advocates reveal new science to teach us how to delay aging and provide a long, happy, healthy life for our canine companions. Like their human counterparts, dogs have been getting sicker and dying prematurely over the past few decades. Why? Scientists are beginning to understand that the chronic diseases afflicting humans—cancer, obesity, diabetes, organ degeneration, and autoimmune disorders—also beset canines. As a result, our beloved companions are vexed with preventable health problems throughout much of their lives and suffer shorter life spans. Because our pets can’t make health and lifestyle decisions for themselves, it’s up to pet parents to make smart, science-backed choices for lasting vitality and health. The Forever Dog gives us the practical, proven tools to protect our loyal four-legged companions. Rodney Habib and Karen Becker, DVM, globetrotted (pre-pandemic) to galvanize the best wisdom from top geneticists, microbiologists, and longevity researchers; they also interviewed people whose dogs have lived into their 20s and even 30s. The result is this unprecedented and comprehensive guide, filled with surprising information, invaluable advice, and inspiring stories about dogs and the people who love them. The Forever Dog prescriptive plan focuses on diet and nutrition, movement, environmental exposures, and stress reduction, and can be tailored to the genetic predisposition of particular breeds or mixes. The authors discuss various types of food—including what the commercial manufacturers don’t want us to know—and offer recipes, easy solutions, and tips for making sure our dogs obtain the nutrients they need. Habib and Dr. Becker also explore how external factors we often don’t think about can greatly affect a dog’s overall health and wellbeing, from everyday insults to the body and its physiology, to the role our own lifestyles and our vets’ choices play. Indeed, the health equation works both ways and can travel “up the leash.” Medical breakthroughs have expanded our choices for canine health—if you know what they are. This definitive dog-care guide empowers us with the knowledge we need to make wise choices, and to keep our dogs healthy and happy for years to come.

Book Summer with Love

    Book Details:
  • Author : Sarah Morgan
  • Publisher : Harlequin
  • Release : 2019-05-13
  • ISBN : 1488053030
  • Pages : 641 pages

Download or read book Summer with Love written by Sarah Morgan and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2019-05-13 with total page 641 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Indulge with these irresistible and heart-warming summer romances by USA Today bestselling author Sarah Morgan! Featuring previously published titles The Spanish Consultant, The Greek Children’s Doctor and The English Doctor’s Baby. Summer changes everything… Love has never been easy to navigate for the Westerling triplets. Practical Katy is on the verge of marrying a man she knows isn’t The One. Until Spanish A&E consultant Jago Rodriguez walks back into her life! Eleven years after their passionate affair, even their mutual mistrust can’t hold back desire, and as they begin to uncover the secrets and lies of the past it seems that Jago and Katy have been given a second chance… Free-spirited Libby refuses to be tied down. Putting herself up for sale at a charity auction is simply to raise funds for her children’s ward—she’s definitely not looking for romance! Even going to so far as to ask her brother to buy her. But her best laid plans go awry when cool, sexy Dr. Andreas Christakos makes the highest bid. Libby is not in the market for a man. But this gorgeous Greek doctor is determined to change her mind—and he’ll do whatever it takes… Paparazzi-magnet Alex might just be in over his head. A brilliant doctor, he’s committed, dedicated and has a magical touch with his patients. He’s also never out of the newspapers and celebrity magazines, as he’s an aristocrat with a string of women lining up behind him… That’s until beautiful nurse Jenny Phillips turns up on his doorstep—claiming that her late sister’s baby is his child! Alex is certain he has never, ever set eyes on Jenny or her sister before. But, until he can prove otherwise, Jenny is sure Alex is the father! Could this summer, with sun-soaked escapes to Seville, Greece and Cornwall help the Westerling siblings finally find the map to romance?

Book Sarah Morgan Summer Collection

Download or read book Sarah Morgan Summer Collection written by Sarah Morgan and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2019-06-24 with total page 1443 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Indulge with these irresistible and heart-warming summer romances by USA Today bestselling author Sarah Morgan! Summer with Love — Sarah Morgan Featuring previously published titles The Spanish Consultant, The Greek Children’s Doctor and The English Doctor’s Baby. Could this summer, with sun-soaked escapes to Seville, Greece and Cornwall help the Westerling triplets finally find the map to romance? Practical Katy is on the verge of marrying a man she knows isn’t The One. Until Spanish A&E consultant Jago Rodriguez walks back into her life! Putting herself up for sale at a charity auction is simply to raise funds for her children’s ward—free-spirited Libby’s definitely not looking for romance! But her best laid plans go awry when cool, sexy Dr. Andreas Christakos makes the highest bid. Paparazzi-magnet Alex might just be in over his head. A brilliant doctor, he’s committed, dedicated and has a magical touch with his patients. He’s also an aristocrat with a string of women lining up behind him… That’s until beautiful nurse Jenny Phillips turns up on his doorstep… Summer Fling — Sarah Morgan Featuring previously published titles A Bride for Glenmore and Single Father, Wife Needed. Life in the sleepy island of Glenmore is filled with tranquil lazy days. Bliss! But this summer the gossip mill is running overtime—love is most definitely in the air… Kyla MacNeil, the heart of the Glenmore Island’s community, is distracted—the new island doctor is gorgeous! Dr Ethan Walker sticks out on the picture-perfect island like a very handsome sore thumb. Can Kyla, and the tranquil island, capture his heart…? Poor Evanna Duncan has been infatuated with her boss, single father Dr. Logan MacNeil forever—but to him she’s just part of the furniture. But as she finally decides to move on with her life, Logan begins to see her in a completely different light… Summer Kisses — Sarah Morgan Featuring previously published titles The Rebel Doctor’s Bride and Dare She Date the Dreamy Doc? It’s so difficult to be good with temptation on the doorstep. But rules are rules. Summer is sunshine. And, just maybe, a wish is a kiss that might just come true! Flora’s summer is simple: Avoid kissing Conner MacNeil. (He may be gorgeous, back in town and single... but he snogged everyone except you at school, remember?!) Jenna’s summer ‘Why I shouldn’t fall in love with Dr Ryan McKinley’ list is a little more complex...

Book Summer Kisses

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  • Author : Sarah Morgan
  • Publisher : Harlequin
  • Release : 2019-06-10
  • ISBN : 1488053510
  • Pages : 400 pages

Download or read book Summer Kisses written by Sarah Morgan and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2019-06-10 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Indulge with these irresistible and heart-warming summer romances by USA Today bestselling author Sarah Morgan! Featuring previously published titles The Rebel Doctor’s Bride and Dare She Date the Dreamy Doc? This summer the sun has gone to everyone’s heads... Flora and Jenna should be working busy shifts but something more fun has come up! Two new arrivals have blown into Glenmore and life at the hospital could get tricky. So it’s time to set some rules. Flora’s summer is simple: Avoid kissing Conner MacNeil. (He may be gorgeous, back in town and single... but he snogged everyone except you at school, remember?!) Jenna’s summer ‘Why I shouldn’t fall in love with Dr Ryan McKinley’ list is a little more complex... I’ve been divorced less than a year? I’m ordinary and he is a sex god? I have my daughter to think of? He might break my heart... It’s so difficult to be good with temptation on the doorstep. But rules are rules. Summer is sunshine. And, just maybe, a wish is a kiss that might just come true!

Book Summer Fling

    Book Details:
  • Author : Sarah Morgan
  • Publisher : Harlequin
  • Release : 2019-05-27
  • ISBN : 1488053375
  • Pages : 368 pages

Download or read book Summer Fling written by Sarah Morgan and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2019-05-27 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Indulge with these irresistible and heart-warming summer romances by USA Today bestselling author Sarah Morgan! Featuring previously published titles A Bride for Glenmore and Single Father, Wife Needed. Have you heard? The place to be this summer is in love! Life in the sleepy island of Glenmore is filled with tranquil lazy days. Bliss! But this summer the gossip mill is running overtime—love is most definitely in the air… Kyla MacNeil, the heart of the Glenmore Island’s community, is distracted—the new island doctor is gorgeous! Dr Ethan Walker sticks out on the picture-perfect island like a very handsome sore thumb. But Ethan real reason for being on the island is a secret he can’t reveal. Can Kyla, and the tranquil island, capture his heart…? Poor Evanna Duncan has been infatuated with her boss, single father Dr. Logan MacNeil forever—but to him she’s just part of the furniture. Rumour has it this summer she’s decided to get noticed. No more sensible suits for her…she’s bringing out the stilettos! But as she finally decides to move on with her life, Logan begins to see her in a completely different light… Ripples are running through the tranquil waters of Glenmore—secrets, scandal and more than a little flirtation! It’s going to be a summer to remember!

Book Paleo Kitchen

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  • Author : Juli Bauer
  • Publisher : Victory Belt Publishing
  • Release : 2014-06-10
  • ISBN : 1628600497
  • Pages : 439 pages

Download or read book Paleo Kitchen written by Juli Bauer and published by Victory Belt Publishing. This book was released on 2014-06-10 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: George Bryant and Juli Bauer, two of the most insightful and well-respected Paleo powerhouses, have united to bring myriad bold and delectable gluten- & grain-free Paleo recipes straight from their kitchens to yours in their new cookbook, The Paleo Kitchen. Together, George and Juli have masterfully created daring flavor combinations that will bring your Paleo experience to a whole new level. This beautiful cookbook offers full-color photos along with tips, tricks, and anecdotes straight from the clever minds of these culinary mavericks. The Paleo Kitchen boasts more than 100 recipes, from appetizers, entrées, and side dishes to decadent desserts, that are sure to invigorate and please the fearless caveman palate. Recipes include: • Sage and Shallot Delicata Squash Soup • Citrus Mint Sugar Salad • Blackberry Lavender Muffins • Banana Chip French Toast • Four-Layer Bacon and Beef Casserole • Creamy Seafood Risotto • Asian Marinated Asparagus • Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms • Blueberry Cheesecake • Lime Pound Cake with Coconut Lime Frosting. Experience the Paleo you never thought possible!

Book Widespread Panic

    Book Details:
  • Author : James Ellroy
  • Publisher : Vintage
  • Release : 2022-07-26
  • ISBN : 0593313100
  • Pages : 337 pages

Download or read book Widespread Panic written by James Ellroy and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2022-07-26 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the modern master of noir comes a novel based on the real-life Hollywood fixer Freddy Otash, the malevolent monarch of the 1950s L.A. underground, and his Tinseltown tabloid Confidential magazine. Freddy Otash was the man in the know and the man to know in ‘50s L.A. He was a rogue cop, a sleazoid private eye, a shakedown artist, a pimp—and, most notably, the head strong-arm goon for Confidential magazine. Confidential presaged the idiot internet—and delivered the dirt, the dish, the insidious ink, and the scurrilous skank. It mauled misanthropic movie stars, sex-soiled socialites, and putzo politicians. Mattress Jack Kennedy, James Dean, Montgomery Clift, Burt Lancaster, Liz Taylor, Rock Hudson—Frantic Freddy outed them all. He was the Tattle Tyrant who held Hollywood hostage, and now he’s here to CONFESS. “I’m consumed with candor and wracked with recollection. I’m revitalized and resurgent. My meshugenah march down memory lane begins NOW.” In Freddy’s viciously entertaining voice, Widespread Panic torches 1950s Hollywood to the ground. It’s a blazing revelation of coruscating corruption, pervasive paranoia, and of sin and redemption with nothing in between. Here is James Ellroy in savage quintessence. Freddy Otash confesses—and you are here to read and succumb.