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Hollywood Alphabet #5
Hollywood Enemy
HOLLYWOOD ENEMY: A Hollywood Alphabet Series Thriller
So you think you’ve got problems, meet LAPD Detective Kate Sexton and her canine partner, Bernie. Thirty years after Kate’s father was murdered in cold blood his killer is back and he’s coming for her. After the department decides to temporarily assign her to work with the FBI to get her out of harms way, Kate soon learns that things have gone from bad to worse when she’s assigned to help track down, The Artist, one of the most deranged and sadistic serial killers in the history of the agency. As The Artist’s killing cycle approaches, Kate teams with hard-headed FBI agent Joe Dawson who has recently come out of retirement to work the case.
As Kate and Joe track the killer, things take an unexpected turn. The Artist returns to the place where his killing cycle began, at the same time Kate herself is stalked by the deranged mad man who shattered her family by killing her father when she was a little girl.
Packed with fast-paced action, loads of laugh-out-loud humor, a crazy cast of new and returning characters, and edge-of-your-seat suspense, Hollywood Enemy is a not to be missed thrill ride.
WARNING: The Hollywood Alphabet Series Thrillers contain adult language and laugh out loud situations that are not for the faint of heart! If you think you can handle Kate Sexton’s crazy life order Hollywood Enemy today.
Note: Each book in this series is written so that it can be read without any prior knowledge of any of the others. If you want to start on the last book and work backwards, or start in the middle, you can still enjoy the series without missing anything!
Other books in the Hollywood Alphabet Series Thrillers include, Hollywood Assassin, Hollywood Blood, Hollywood Crazy, Hollywood Dirty, and coming soon, Hollywood Forbidden.
So you think you’ve got problems, meet LAPD Detective Kate Sexton and her canine partner, Bernie. Thirty years after Kate’s father was murdered in cold blood his killer is back and he’s coming for her. After the department decides to temporarily assign her to work with the FBI to get her out of harms way, Kate soon learns that things have gone from bad to worse when she’s assigned to help track down, The Artist, one of the most deranged and sadistic serial killers in the history of the agency. As The Artist’s killing cycle approaches, Kate teams with hard-headed FBI agent Joe Dawson who has recently come out of retirement to work the case.
As Kate and Joe track the killer, things take an unexpected turn. The Artist returns to the place where his killing cycle began, at the same time Kate herself is stalked by the deranged mad man who shattered her family by killing her father when she was a little girl.
Packed with fast-paced action, loads of laugh-out-loud humor, a crazy cast of new and returning characters, and edge-of-your-seat suspense, Hollywood Enemy is a not to be missed thrill ride.
WARNING: The Hollywood Alphabet Series Thrillers contain adult language and laugh out loud situations that are not for the faint of heart! If you think you can handle Kate Sexton’s crazy life order Hollywood Enemy today.
Note: Each book in this series is written so that it can be read without any prior knowledge of any of the others. If you want to start on the last book and work backwards, or start in the middle, you can still enjoy the series without missing anything!
Other books in the Hollywood Alphabet Series Thrillers include, Hollywood Assassin, Hollywood Blood, Hollywood Crazy, Hollywood Dirty, and coming soon, Hollywood Forbidden.
331 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 27, 2014
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About the author
M.Z. Kelly
38 books89 followersM.Z. "Mack" Kelly, spent over thirty years in the field of law enforcement. He often draws on his experience working with gangs, violent offenders, and the court system in writing his books. He currently lives in Southern California, not too far from the streets of Hollywood that he writes about!
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May 13, 2019
The eclectic characters draw you in to each story
Good storyline not easy to guess ahead of the telling as always. Shocking ending. Excited to readthe next in the series.
Good storyline not easy to guess ahead of the telling as always. Shocking ending. Excited to readthe next in the series.
March 5, 2018
Murder Extraordinary
A particularly gritty murder suspense story with a lot of twist and turns. A great plot with unforgettable characters whom you might believe you'd see in the headlines. I didn't read this author's bio, but am not surprised he's former law enforcement. A well written story I would recommend to those you like mysteries with a big dose of reality, some humour, and a pAge turning ride!
A particularly gritty murder suspense story with a lot of twist and turns. A great plot with unforgettable characters whom you might believe you'd see in the headlines. I didn't read this author's bio, but am not surprised he's former law enforcement. A well written story I would recommend to those you like mysteries with a big dose of reality, some humour, and a pAge turning ride!
August 14, 2019
Great series!!
Thoroughly enjoying the Alphabet Series, quirky characters, suspensful, romance and some laugh out loud moments. What's not to like. Detective Kate Sexton is a detective in Hollywood, assisting in hunting a murderer called the Artist. Kate is also being stalked by her father's killer. Plenty of action in this one, with a twist I didn't see coming. Highly recommend!
Thoroughly enjoying the Alphabet Series, quirky characters, suspensful, romance and some laugh out loud moments. What's not to like. Detective Kate Sexton is a detective in Hollywood, assisting in hunting a murderer called the Artist. Kate is also being stalked by her father's killer. Plenty of action in this one, with a twist I didn't see coming. Highly recommend!
November 25, 2018
The element I loved about this story is suspense. The intense unpredictability of the twisting plot is the main strength that will make the reader (like me) hooked with the book till the end. Compact storyline and picturesque scenes made this book a pleasing and fast read. Definitely recommendable this one I can say. Thank you.
November 29, 2018
Why I gave the rating I did.
I would have to say that I gave this book such a high rating because of the believable characters and plot line. The thing I liked best about it was not everyone got his or her happily ever after. I think crime fiction and thrillers need to keep that in mind. Not everyone is going to be happy in the end.
I would have to say that I gave this book such a high rating because of the believable characters and plot line. The thing I liked best about it was not everyone got his or her happily ever after. I think crime fiction and thrillers need to keep that in mind. Not everyone is going to be happy in the end.
December 3, 2016
M z Kelly does it again. Excellent read!!!!
I love this author and her writing style. I have read several of her other books in the series and I've the characters. There is murder, mayhem , madness and humor and a great story. Can't wait to read more.
I love this author and her writing style. I have read several of her other books in the series and I've the characters. There is murder, mayhem , madness and humor and a great story. Can't wait to read more.
January 21, 2018
Best yet.
While Kate’s sidekicks are funny, this was the first of the series to really have developed characters, plot and dialogue. Very much enjoyed this one and plan to keep on with the series!
While Kate’s sidekicks are funny, this was the first of the series to really have developed characters, plot and dialogue. Very much enjoyed this one and plan to keep on with the series!
July 22, 2018
Addictive Reads
This author is fantastic. The stories are original and the characters are deep, realistic, sometimes funny and unforgettable. Try his books, they are a good addiction to have.
This author is fantastic. The stories are original and the characters are deep, realistic, sometimes funny and unforgettable. Try his books, they are a good addiction to have.
September 26, 2018
I'm happy to have finally found this series. It offers an entertaining respite in reading. It offers a fun cast of characters, great location, and some interesting mystery elements. Kate Sexton makes a great foil for her crazy roommates. Hope the series doesn't lose its momentum!
February 19, 2019
A fabulous story
This book, as with the others I have read, just adds to my opinion that M. Z. Kelly is an extraordinary author. The books are full of thriller magic, romantic believablity and all round great fun!
Should not be missed!
This book, as with the others I have read, just adds to my opinion that M. Z. Kelly is an extraordinary author. The books are full of thriller magic, romantic believablity and all round great fun!
Should not be missed!
January 4, 2018
An interesting story and a good read. It kept me intrigued.
March 10, 2018
Hollywood Enemy
I always enjoy reading about Kate and her merry band of crazy friends. They are always entertaining. I especially love Bernie as I am an animal lover.
I always enjoy reading about Kate and her merry band of crazy friends. They are always entertaining. I especially love Bernie as I am an animal lover.
June 20, 2018
A good book, the series has been good. Recommend consideration.
December 7, 2018
Emotional ups and downs.
Kate's life seems to get on track only to be kicked back down. Working two hard core murder cases at the same time. One for the LAPD and one for the FBI.
Kate's life seems to get on track only to be kicked back down. Working two hard core murder cases at the same time. One for the LAPD and one for the FBI.
February 19, 2019
Exciting
So far I have binge read the first 5 books and each one is entertaining and hard to put down
So far I have binge read the first 5 books and each one is entertaining and hard to put down
September 10, 2019
Great book
Very intriguing. Hard to put down once you get started. I can’t wait to get started on the rest of the series.
Very intriguing. Hard to put down once you get started. I can’t wait to get started on the rest of the series.
May 15, 2020
Very good 👍
Best one so far and this is only E. Can't wait to get to the next one. Some laugh out loud moments and a few tears.
Best one so far and this is only E. Can't wait to get to the next one. Some laugh out loud moments and a few tears.
May 30, 2020
Great mystery
Love the main character Kate and all her crazy friends. It's suspense with adult humor. I have read about five of these books and I am looking forward to reading more
Love the main character Kate and all her crazy friends. It's suspense with adult humor. I have read about five of these books and I am looking forward to reading more
July 3, 2022
Kate has her father's killer after her so she is pulled off the street and sent to the FBI to help hunt for a serial killer. Will she help to find the killer and how about the man after her?
December 21, 2014
Hollywood Enemy by M.Z. Kelly is the fifth installment of the Hollywood Alphabet Series. Though part of a series, the book could easily stand on its own, but having prior experience with Kelly’s work will enhance your understanding of Kate and her friends. I personally have only read this installment and had no trouble picking up on the characters and relationships.
Hollywood Enemy follows the heroine, Kate, who is a detective on the Hollywood Police Force. Kate has her hands full with not one, but two, mysteries to solve. She is up against a bizarre and demented serial killer who is targeting wholesome young women in the name of art. As if that weren’t enough, she is also being stalked by the man who killed her father. Each chapter contains some new twist or action scene. The ending of the story may surprise you.
Kate does an admirable job of maintaining her sanity throughout all the plot twists. However, the double-mystery plotline does cause some confusion as the story progresses. At times, it feels as if each individual case she is working isn’t given the attention it deserves. There is just so much going on that the personal moments in Kate’s life seem glossed over and we don’t get to experience her personality or life on a deep level. Personally, I would rather have seen a deeper connection created between the characters and skipped the excessive sexual humor and wisecracks that pervade the book.
Still, Kate herself is a likable and interesting heroine. She is surprisingly normal compared to her wild and crazy roommates and her new case partner, Joe. Only in a book could a man like Joe exist, as he is an insulting, obnoxious, stubborn FBI agent. His creative name-calling was distracting, rather than amusing.
All in all, Hollywood Enemy is a book that makes an interesting light read, in spite of having a few idiosyncrasies that hold the book back from being a well-written mystery. I wouldn’t give the book my highest rating, yet I also think it deserves a read. Enjoy!
Hollywood Enemy follows the heroine, Kate, who is a detective on the Hollywood Police Force. Kate has her hands full with not one, but two, mysteries to solve. She is up against a bizarre and demented serial killer who is targeting wholesome young women in the name of art. As if that weren’t enough, she is also being stalked by the man who killed her father. Each chapter contains some new twist or action scene. The ending of the story may surprise you.
Kate does an admirable job of maintaining her sanity throughout all the plot twists. However, the double-mystery plotline does cause some confusion as the story progresses. At times, it feels as if each individual case she is working isn’t given the attention it deserves. There is just so much going on that the personal moments in Kate’s life seem glossed over and we don’t get to experience her personality or life on a deep level. Personally, I would rather have seen a deeper connection created between the characters and skipped the excessive sexual humor and wisecracks that pervade the book.
Still, Kate herself is a likable and interesting heroine. She is surprisingly normal compared to her wild and crazy roommates and her new case partner, Joe. Only in a book could a man like Joe exist, as he is an insulting, obnoxious, stubborn FBI agent. His creative name-calling was distracting, rather than amusing.
All in all, Hollywood Enemy is a book that makes an interesting light read, in spite of having a few idiosyncrasies that hold the book back from being a well-written mystery. I wouldn’t give the book my highest rating, yet I also think it deserves a read. Enjoy!
February 23, 2015
Have you enjoyed the Hollywood Alphabet Series by MZ Kelly??? Then Hollywood Enemy is another Masterpiece by Mr. Kelly. If you’ve never read a book in the series, you can’t go wrong with this one or any of the previous ones either. MZ has a knack for writing a true gumshoe novel, with a sprinkle of LOL humor.
While the humor is not as intense in this novel, you will still smile at what Kate’s roommates Mo & Nat think up during this adventure. Hollywood Enemy centers more on Kate and her life. ‘Enemy��� ties up a few loose ends that have been developing through the Alphabet Series in a thrilling conclusion, with a surprise or two.
MZ likes his humor in his novels, which is why I like reading them. But MZ has some deep thoughts about life which he has incorporated into this novel, which makes reading that much more enjoyable. We are the Dance, not the Dancer, will probably stick with me for a while. Wondering what I’m talking about, well you’ll just have to read Hollywood Enemy to find out. You will not be disappointed.
While the humor is not as intense in this novel, you will still smile at what Kate’s roommates Mo & Nat think up during this adventure. Hollywood Enemy centers more on Kate and her life. ‘Enemy��� ties up a few loose ends that have been developing through the Alphabet Series in a thrilling conclusion, with a surprise or two.
MZ likes his humor in his novels, which is why I like reading them. But MZ has some deep thoughts about life which he has incorporated into this novel, which makes reading that much more enjoyable. We are the Dance, not the Dancer, will probably stick with me for a while. Wondering what I’m talking about, well you’ll just have to read Hollywood Enemy to find out. You will not be disappointed.
January 13, 2016
This was better than the last story, as there wasn't as much contribution from the roommates in this story. I also liked the introduction of the abrasive FBI agent, and feel he will become an interesting recurring character. I do feel that she author underused a perfectly good character by killing him off before fully developing him - I have read one of the later books and understand how the story pans out, but do feel disappointed.
Another thing which is starting to annoy as well is this author's continued misuse of the words "discrete" -which means separate - and "discreet" - which means careful or cautious. For those people who know the difference, rather than just thinking it is a spelling mistake, it is very annoying!
Another thing which is starting to annoy as well is this author's continued misuse of the words "discrete" -which means separate - and "discreet" - which means careful or cautious. For those people who know the difference, rather than just thinking it is a spelling mistake, it is very annoying!
January 15, 2016
REALLY WANTED TO DO 3 ½ *stars
THIS IS THE 5TH BOOK I’VE READ IN THIS SERIES. I KEEP SAYING I’M NOT GOING TO READ ANOTHER ONE AND HERE I GO ONCE AGAIN. IT’S NOT A BAD READ BUT ALL THE CRAZY CHARACTERS REALLY GRATES ON MY NERVES, TOO MANY OF THEM. WELL THE ZANY GROUP OF MISFITS HAVEN’T CHANGED A WHOLE LOT. I DID FIND THIS BOOK MORE ENJOYABLE BECAUSE THE ZANY ANTICS OF THE CHARACTERS WERE TONED DOWN A WHOLE LOT IN THIS ONE. I DID LIKE THAT, HAD MORE PLOT (pretty good storyline) TO IT BUT IT COULD HAVE BEEN SHORTER, TOO DRAWN OUT AND REPETATIVE. I DIDN’T CARE FOR THE ENDING AND I WONDERED WHERE THE NEXT BOOK IS HEADED. I WON’T SAY I WON’T READ ANOTHER, NEVER SAY NEVER. ;D
THIS IS THE 5TH BOOK I’VE READ IN THIS SERIES. I KEEP SAYING I’M NOT GOING TO READ ANOTHER ONE AND HERE I GO ONCE AGAIN. IT’S NOT A BAD READ BUT ALL THE CRAZY CHARACTERS REALLY GRATES ON MY NERVES, TOO MANY OF THEM. WELL THE ZANY GROUP OF MISFITS HAVEN’T CHANGED A WHOLE LOT. I DID FIND THIS BOOK MORE ENJOYABLE BECAUSE THE ZANY ANTICS OF THE CHARACTERS WERE TONED DOWN A WHOLE LOT IN THIS ONE. I DID LIKE THAT, HAD MORE PLOT (pretty good storyline) TO IT BUT IT COULD HAVE BEEN SHORTER, TOO DRAWN OUT AND REPETATIVE. I DIDN’T CARE FOR THE ENDING AND I WONDERED WHERE THE NEXT BOOK IS HEADED. I WON’T SAY I WON’T READ ANOTHER, NEVER SAY NEVER. ;D
December 12, 2014
''Hollywood Enemy' was pretty full of suspense, action, drama, mystery. Humor and thrilling events. I loved it. This series keeps getting better. I loved the storyline. It had so much going on, but not in a confusing way. This was definitely an emotional ride for Kate. Her character is awesome. I love the array of the other quite colorful personalities that play a part in the story. Well written and well executed. A must add to your tbr list. I can't wait to read the next book. A recommended read.
February 4, 2017
It has been a very long time when a book is so intense that I holler out loud, exclaim joy and sadness, cry until my head hurts, and laugh out loud with a deep belly laugh and this book did it in spades. The shocks and twists were so unexpected that I barely could put the book down to tend to my responsibilities in real life. As part of the series or stand alone this is a tome not to be missed and should be read by anyone that likes a combination of the strange and the witty.
November 3, 2014
HOLLYWOOD ENEMY!
I believe that Hollywood Enemy is my favorite of MZ Kelly's Alphabet Series. I pulls everything together from the previous books in the series. Fast paced, a little scary and also heartwarming! I believe that everyone will love this one as much as I have. I missed dinner last night because I was so engrossed in this book! Thanks again, Mack!
I believe that Hollywood Enemy is my favorite of MZ Kelly's Alphabet Series. I pulls everything together from the previous books in the series. Fast paced, a little scary and also heartwarming! I believe that everyone will love this one as much as I have. I missed dinner last night because I was so engrossed in this book! Thanks again, Mack!
September 25, 2015
Incredible story!
Wow is the best description I can give. This is the best story in the series so far. I sincerely look forward to the rest of the series.
I highly recommend this book, and the series since they are chronologically tied, to all lovers of detective and mystery stories.
Wow is the best description I can give. This is the best story in the series so far. I sincerely look forward to the rest of the series.
I highly recommend this book, and the series since they are chronologically tied, to all lovers of detective and mystery stories.
October 13, 2016
I couldn't put this down.
This book had everything in it that I liked about crime stories. A very relatable main character, and very surprising twists and turns. I also enjoyed that I couldn't figure out the twists before they happened. I laughed and cried while reading this and I definitely recommend it for any crime lover.
This book had everything in it that I liked about crime stories. A very relatable main character, and very surprising twists and turns. I also enjoyed that I couldn't figure out the twists before they happened. I laughed and cried while reading this and I definitely recommend it for any crime lover.
October 21, 2016
Wonderful
Every one of these books that I have read are so great. Homicide with a touch of humor and sadness. The characters are funny and quirky and the story draws you in. I haven't been disappointed in one of them. If you like murder mysteries with a twist, these are a must read.
Every one of these books that I have read are so great. Homicide with a touch of humor and sadness. The characters are funny and quirky and the story draws you in. I haven't been disappointed in one of them. If you like murder mysteries with a twist, these are a must read.
November 15, 2016
This is the fifth book in the Kate Sexton series. Light reading who-dun-it with ongoing themes. I enjoy the things Kate says but then says she didn't say. Initially, the extraneous characters who end up being her roommates were fun. But now I find them tedious and off putting. Still muddling my way through the series, since I enjoy the easy reading.
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