Morals Clause

by Philip May

Hollywood 1952. Senator Joseph McCarthy is running for president using his communist witch hunt to inflame the public against big stars and major studios in a bid for global publicity. But he's already sold out to big business. Corruption that threatens the safety of America's youth. In the tradition of Chinatown...scandal, conspiracy and corporate greed erupt in an epic tale of kidnapping, murder and extortion. One man, ill equipped to battle these brutal forces, is fighting back. And his chances of winning are one in a million.

284 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 11, 2020

Reviews

[Lampard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Set against the paranoia and power plays of 1952 Hollywood, this explosive tale channels the dark brilliance of Chinatown while carving its own unforgettable path through scandal, betrayal, and political manipulation.

With Senator McCarthy’s communist witch hunt casting a long, dangerous shadow, the story exposes a seedy underbelly where fame, fear, and corruption collide. Big stars are targets, big business is pulling the strings, and the safety of America’s youth hangs in the balance. At the center of it all? A lone, unlikely hero ill prepared but unwilling to back down standing against a tidal wave of greed and violence.

[James Philp · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hollywood 1952 is a gripping, noir style thriller that pulls readers deep into a shadowy world of political paranoia, corruption, and high stakes danger. Set against the tense backdrop of McCarthy era Hollywood, the story skillfully blends real historical fears with a fictional conspiracy that feels both chilling and believable.