Pretenders

Nathan Allen

Editorial: BookRix

Sinopsis

Los Angeles, 1993. Fawn de Jager is a former child performer struggling to make a name for herself in the cut-throat world of pop music.
 
Julian T. Rockefeller is her manager, a one-time music business high-flyer and a full-time disciple of the rock and roll lifestyle, trying to rebuild his reputation and stay relevant in a rapidly changing industry.
 
Steven and Rahul kidnap people for a living.
 
On the brink of bankruptcy and facing imminent obsolescence, Julian takes one last roll of the dice in his bid to launch Fawn’s career. It could be the worst idea he’s ever come up with – or it could be the best.
 
When you’re that desperate, it can be hard to tell the difference.

Disponible desde: 21/12/2023.

Longitud de impresión: 360 páginas.

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