1962: THE CRIMSON JOURNAL

by David S. Hager

The last true Hollywood blonde bombshell and international sex symbol is found dead in her bedroom ... naked and alone. It is quickly ruled a suicide. Why the rush to judgment? The most famous murder of a Hollywood icon is brought to life in this fictionalized retelling of the event and the characters involved.A case that drew worldwide attention is explored in this new and very controversial book. No punches are pulled as the unflinching examination of the facts are revealed.The impact this story had on those close to the investigation are examined until the final ugly truth, and its consequences, are exposed for all to see.Set against the backdrop of the workings behind the camera in the Hollywood dream factories, not only the business of Hollywood is revealed but the dirty processes that make it happen for the enjoyment of the audience. And you thought you didn't want to see how hot dogs were made.

349 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 14, 2019

Reviews

[Ken · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm a pretty critical reader - I'll be the first to admit that. I read the author's previous two books and while I enjoyed them immensely, I have to admit that this is, by far, his best work to date. Very well researched, and a very enjoyable read from the first page to the last. I love the fact that his primary characters started in the first book and have continued through to the 3rd. This book is obviously a direct parallel to Marilyn Monroe, and contains characters that are 'eerily similar' to other famous personages of the time frame the story is based in - Robert Kennedy, Howard Hughes and several others. It gives a really good idea of what the relationships were between a number of notable figures, and into what likely truly happened to end Marilyn's life. I won't say that the ending surprised me, but I was happy with it - it brought the story full circle and provided closure. I read this one twice - primarily because I was reading before bed after some long work days, and I wanted to give it my full attention before writing a review. It was worth the 2nd read, absolutely, Read his first two books first - they set the stage for some very important characters in this book.