I hadn’t read anything by this author before, so I went into it with no expectations. I am so happy I got to read this one! It was great. Someone else mentioned a noir vibe and that describes it perfectly. I’m excited to check out more by this author!

I thought the book was pretty good! This book has a noir vibe to it, but more modern day, which I don’t feel is common in todays writing styles and I liked that. The story was a bit slow in the beginning and got a bit chaotic with the different characters and keeping track of them, but they were entertaining characters and a plot I haven’t seen before

this was a great read! It took me a minute to get the main characters in order (the story line goes back and forth between two character perspectives), however I thoroughly enjoyed the way this was written. I was able to follow along, and I found myself very invested in the story. I did predict something accurately, but I was fooled for the ending! I’m grateful to @netgalley for this ARC! And I highly recommend if you are into crime fiction!

Below the Line a Hollywood Crime Novel by Lowell Cauffiel was a delight to read. It felt like I was reading a script for a new cop movie with dialogue that had my belly aching from laughter. With words and characters that are for sure to make you laugh, you will not be dissapointed if you go out and pick up this book. If you like the works of Elmore Leonard, then this book will be most likely for you. If you are a fan of movies like, 48 hrs, Lethal Weapon, and the Nice Guys, then this book will definitely be for you. It was such a delight to read that I went out to get a couple more of the author's previous books and look forward to reading them this year.

The only complaints that some people may have is that it takes about ten chapters to get into the rhythm of this book, but when it does, it takes off with the speed of light. That complaint is only for the readers who feel the need to be distracted by the way the wind blows into their house when they are relaxing and put the book down to investigate it. I like books that take their time introducing characters and building their world like this one, but I know some ADHD readers who do not.

Other than that, I encourage everyone to go out there and pick up the book. This choice will not let you down, I promise.

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Chris Humphrey.

Hollywood corruption and murderous shenanigans are comingling in this adrenaline fueled ride under the cerulean sky of LaLaLand, a gripping and entertaining tale that puts an ex-police officer from Detroit now working as a script consultant on cops movies and a ruthless hitman on an unavoidable collision course after an unforgettable game of cat and mouse all over LA....

A captivating plot full of unexpected twists and turns and blessed with a terrific cast of exquisitely drawn characters make this unforgettable criminal romp a very satisfying read that deserves to be enjoyed without any moderation whatsoever!

Many thanks to Skyhorse Publishing and Netgalley for this fabulous ARC!

Hollywood noir by a new author for me. The plot started a little slow for me as I tried to put the players into place. Then it took off with a vengeance. The premise is a husband looking for his missing Ex-wife and daughter. Human nature seems to include distrust, not revealing the entire story, holding back facts and outright lying about circumstances. This certainly applies to JP, the movie mogul assisting a ‘friend of a friend’ find his missing Ex-wife and child. JP is hedging his odds by pursuing a couple different routes to find them for his ‘friend '.
Blake left snowy Detroit for sunny LA, a former detective now a production consultant on police procedures for TV and movies. JP keeps dangling upcoming job opportunities for Blake. Meanwhile JP wants him to find the missing woman and daughter. Blake soon discovers doing favors for free isn’t worth the pay off. Nobody is completely honest and blood will be shed.
Poole was part of Vegas organized crime is now a smalltime fixer in LA. He’s racing to find the same missing people for an entirely different agenda.
There are many twists and turns in the plot as reasons the woman left are slowly revealed. Blake has an very interesting girlfriend and is dealing with side effects from an antidepressant which had his detecting skills off kilter.
There were surprising revelations and plenty of fast paced action. An enjoyable mystery and an author I would read again. Thanks to NetGalley for the digital advance reader copy of “Below The Line” by Lowell Cauffiel, Skyhorse Publishing. These are all my own honest personal thoughts and opinions given voluntarily without compensation.

A solid, fast-paced crime novel that shows a more corrupt and dangerous side of Hollywood. The multiple victims, heroes and villains star in this intriguing mystery.

Thanks to NetGalley and Skyhorse Publishing for the opportunity to read this ARC.

Below the Line is a A Hollywood Crime Novel by Lowell Cauffiel and a compelling, clever and entertaining read.

I was super excited to have received this title.
Reading the synopsis and it sounded so intriguing.
Which it totally delivered.
I found the mystery to be very compelling and Cauffiel sucked me straight into a captivating story.
His writing was phenomenal and I found myself so engrossed.

"I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own."

Thank You Netgalley and Skyhorse Publishing & Arcade Crimewise for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this eARC!

If you are a fan of mystery novels, do not miss Below The Line! Fast-paced, engrossing and twisty, with a captivating plot and behind-the-scenes Hollywood intrigue. Not only could I not put it down, I didn’t want it to end! I had never read Mr. Cauffiel before, but I’m going to grab all of his previous works that I can find!

This was an excellent book centered on the Hollywood industry. There is constant suspense thanks to Cauffiel's writing. He made it seem so real. I was drawn in by the mystery to keep reading. I highly recommend.

Thanks to publisher and NetGalley for the eARC to read and review.

This was a very good book set around the world of Hollywood Thanks to publisher and NetGalley for the chance to review it