Cease & Desist

This book explores the costs of fame, the vampirism of producers and the entertainment industry, and the growing twisted obsession for sex and violence in entertainment today. No blood, no glory. No sex, no intrigue. No money, no show. No show, no fame. This book is gritty to the core as it flips over humanity to reveal its dark and fetid underbelly that adores the bright lights of New York City and its compatriot, Hollywood.

The plot had action, drama, gritty realness, and very human characters to play its game. Overall it was a fame intoxicated thriller that blended the lines between drama and reality.

CEASE & DESIST is a gritty look in the hyper-sexualized entertainment industry that feeds off sex and violence like a sick, twisted, vampire who only sees dollar signs instead of people. Intriguing, wild, scandalous, and debatable, this book is sure to turn heads, raise questions, and tickle your own moral compass.
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Cease And Desist By Stephen David Hurley is a new adult and mystery and thriller read.
What if the secret to being charismatic were actually a gene you could inherit, and pass along to your children? What if this “X-factor” could make you a star? Welcome to the world of Cease de Menich, a sixteen-year-old actress in New York City who gets cast as Joan of Arc in a reality-drama, only to discover her “acting gift” has been passed down through her bloodline for almost six hundred years. The plot of the drama reveals dark secrets from her past—an abusive mother, a brother who committed suicide—and the reader must decide if she’s a reliable narrator or a terrified girl who’s succumbed to the pressure of fame and past abuse.
I loved this read. Very cleverly written with brilliant characters. Couldn't put it down. Highly recommended. 5*. Thanks to netgalley for the arc.