Fiction Review

Goodbye Evilwood: The Murders in Tinseltown
by Vladimir Chernozemsky
ISBN-10: 1932656049

What a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive. And who is more deceptive than the actors of Hollywood? Aren't they in the business of deception, acting the parts of a lifetime? In Vladimir Chernozemsky's latest novel, "Goodbye Evilwood," the deception is murderous.

Peter Arvad is an instructor at an acting school in Hollywood. He frequently spends a good deal of time with his students, outside of the classroom. Some, more than others; sometimes, in not so respectable situations. When a young woman shows up dead in one of his student's apartments, the law is obviously interested in how he could be involved. When he lies about the identification of the young woman, suspicion rises even more. Likely this action could be part of a cover up, but why and to what end? Peter is involved all right, for he knows all of the key players in this mystery. Some, more than others.

Chernozemsky has done it again. His careful attention to detail and the intricacies of creating a twisted, intense plot pay off tremendously. While this particular book is based on real life events, Vladimir's own experiences, the tale could not be told without his storytelling prowess. The reader's attention is held captive right to the very end. Head hopping between the main characters gives one insight to not just the actions of the plot but also the reasoning behind those actions. This murder mystery is a psychological ride on the Tinseltown roller coaster of greed, envy and jealousy. Bravo! Encore!