{"title":"Manfred Westphal","description":"\u003cp\u003eDelve into the intriguing world of crime and mystery with the works of Manfred Westphal. Known for his meticulous attention to detail and masterful storytelling, Westphal captivates readers with his thrilling narratives and complex characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection includes gripping novels like \u003cem\u003eThe Fixer\u003c\/em\u003e, where suspense intertwines with drama, ensuring an edge-of-your-seat experience. Westphal's books are celebrated not only for their clever plot twists but also for the deep exploration of human psychology, making them unmissable for any crime and thriller aficionado.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover why Manfred Westphal has become a respected name in the genre and prepare to be absorbed in stories that challenge perceptions and keep you guessing until the very end.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-fixer-by-josh-young-9781538751428","title":"The Fixer","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA riveting tell-all biography that delves into the extraordinary life of Hollywood's most infamous private detective and \"fixer\" to the stars, revealing newly discovered shocking revelations from his never-before-seen investigative files.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the height of Hollywood's golden age, one man lorded over the city's lurid underbelly of forbidden sin and celebrity scandal like no other: Fred Otash. An ex-Marine turned L.A.P.D. vice cop, Otash became the most sought-after private detective and fixer to the stars by specializing in the dark arts that would soon dominate the entertainment industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOtash was notorious for bugging the homes, offices, and playpens of movie stars, kingmakers, and powerful politicians. He employed then state-of-the-art methods of electronic surveillance and wiretapping for a who's who list of clients for whom he'd do \"anything short of murder.\" He lied to federal authorities to protect Frank Sinatra from criminal liability; recorded Rock Hudson's coming out confession to his estranged wife; moved in with Judy Garland to help her get sober; taped President John F. Kennedy and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy's tragic love affairs with the greatest sex symbol of all time, and he listened to Marilyn Monroe die.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBased on Otash's never-before-seen investigative files and personal archives, \u003ci\u003eThe Fixer\u003c\/i\u003e takes readers inside the sensational and nefarious world of the man whose art imitating life inspired the private eye characters portrayed by Jack Nicholson in \u003ci\u003eChinatown\u003c\/i\u003e and Russell Crowe in \u003ci\u003eLA Confidential\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072731005164,"sku":"9781538751428","price":88.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23678633482735.jpg?v=1765128345"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/manfred-westphal.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}