Mit Out Sound
“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.
For fans of Hollywood intrigue and dramatic tension, this gripping tale of ambition, betrayal, and family secrets will leave you on the edge of your seat. Similar to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, this book will have readers hooked until the very end.
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Reviews
“Hollywood story lovers, character-driven narrative enthusiasts, and anyone who enjoys a near-perfect novel will find this book endlessly appealing.”
– Reader Views
“…culminating in a wildly dramatic climax that is both unsettling and eye-opening.”
— Booklife
“An often-chilling study of self and perception … Mysterious … compelling … will surely please those with an interest in the intersection of film and philosophy.”
— Kirkus
“Rick Lenz’s Mit Out Sound chronicles the glitz, glamour, and gore of life in the film industry … A scheme worthy of a Tinseltown blockbuster is born.”
— Manhattan Book Review
“The filming becomes personal … The result is a legendary piece of filmmaking with a dramatic conclusion … Very reminiscent of Larry McMurtry’s the last picture show.”
— US Review of Books
“…a transfixing dramatic mystery. … Lenz’s storytelling is first-rate in showcasing a movie production that takes on a life of its own.”
— San Francisco Book Review
“…Rick Lenz presents an enchanting reading experience … Embark on an unforgettable journey through nostalgia and captivating storytelling.”
— Midwest Review of Books
“Mit Out Sound is a brilliant work of drama that will entertain fans of bold, character-led novels.”
— K.C. Finn for Readers’ Favorite
“… a deeply sympathetic (book), and deeply enjoyable because of it. … catching a cinematic feeling without losing the beauty of the prose…”
— Los Angeles Book Review
“.Mit Out Sound is an intricate psychological puzzle inside the magic and mystery of movie-making. He is spot on from cover to cover.”
— Dennis Dugan, Film Director