What Lies Around Us
by Andrew Crofts
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Pub Date Nov 01 2019 | Archive Date Jun 21 2019
RedDoor Publishing | RedDoor Press
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Description
It is possible that since this book’s publication you will have heard that I have died in “suspicious circumstances”. Obviously I hope that will not be the case, but I believe it is worth taking the risk in order to get this story out there.
Why would one of Silicon Valley's most powerful billionaires offer a British ghostwriter a million dollars to write the autobiography of one of Hollywood's biggest stars?
Only once he is living and working among the world's richest and most beautiful people does the ghost realise that there is way more than a publishing deal at stake.
The ghostwriter must face the dark underbelly of the tech industry. He must face corruption and manipulation and come to blows with people who will do anything to remain at the top of their game, and uncover the dark truths about what it really means to be an 'influencer' . . .
What Lies Around Us takes the reader into a world of myth-makers and power-brokers and reveals who is really running the world. Who is telling the stories and controlling the way we all think with a mixture of old media, social media and fake media?
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781910453704 |
| PRICE | $21.95 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Alexander J, Reviewer
What Lies Around is by Andrew Crofts
Andrew, an English ghostwriter is approached by Silicon Valley Tech billionaire, Roger Rex, to write a book about a Hollywood superstar JoJo Win.
Offering him a million dollars, he immediately accepts the deal no questions asked.
Andrew flys to America and begins to interview and spend time with JoJo’s family members. As the relationships build and Andy becomes closer to the family, especially JoJo’s husband Chuck , a tragic event occurs.
Andrew is an immensely likeable character, he doesn’t get drawn in and clearly carries doubts all the way through the process.
A story rich in American politics mixed in with the celebrity and technology worlds, this book delves into the murky waters of publishing, social media and it’s influencers.
Who is really pulling the strings?
It’s absolutely captivating as it pulls apart the very world we are now so ensconced into.
Control, manipulation, corruption, it’s shows how the world can be twisted and moulded into the favour of someone if enough money and influence is aimed at it.
Fast paced, and thrilling, it’s gripping, superbly written and completely fascinating whilst shocking and very dark in parts
An up to the minute, sign of our times thriller. Not to be missed.
5 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Reviewer 552402
Humorous, dark, intriguing, fast paced. All in all it's a great pick for summer reading. I really enjoy the different cover, I think it will drew in a lot of readers.
Susan G, Educator
What lies around us is the ultimate summer thriller. There are moments that are so terrifying you almost don't believe it but you are aching to find out what happens next. This fast paced book follows a British ghostwriter that is writing an autobiography of one of Hollywood's biggest actresses. During his period of writing he uncovers secrets to terrible to imagine...
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