“An entertainingly nuanced story of old Hollywood that shows that some stars shine brighter than others.”
– Kirkus Reviews
“The Hollywood Fix is a dazzling romp replete with intrigue and glamour set in Hollywood’s Golden Age. Richard Kirshenbaum’s signature wit and style is on display in this masterful telling of the PR man in charge of the reputations of the studio bosses and stars. At turns suspenseful, emotional, and compelling. Get ready for the glitz, and all that’s behind the shimmer. No one writes about show business like Kirshenbaum—buckle up!”
– Adriana Trigiani, New York Times bestselling author of The View from Lake Como
“Not since What Makes Sammy Run and The Day of The Locust has there been such a revealing and intriguing novel about Hollywood’s golden age. A page turner so sexy and spellbinding it’s sure to make a great series.”
– Jim Wiatt, Former CEO of The William Morris Agency
“An entertainingly nuanced story of old Hollywood that shows that some stars shine brighter than others.”
– Kirkus Reviews
“I couldn’t put down The Hollywood Fix, the best insider novel about Hollywood since What Makes Sammy Run. Cinematic in scope and storytelling, it will be a hit in any format.”
– Bill Gerber, Academy Award nominated-producer for A Star Is Born
“The Hollywood Fix by novelist Richard Kirshenbaum, although a simply masterful and sweeping work of literary fiction, is inspired by (and based upon) true stories drawn from the iconic movie studio system era and their PR machines which not only created movie actor/actress legends but kept from exposure the dirty doings of those movie stars (and the studios that made money with them) shiny and clean for public consumption. An exceptional and entertaining read from start to finish, The Hollywood Fix is an extraordinary and highly recommended pick for community library literary fiction collections.”
– Midwest Book Review
“A dazzling, razor-sharp portrait of Hollywood’s glittering façade—and the ruthless machinery grinding beneath it. The Hollywood Fix crackles with wit, intrigue, and unflinching honesty. Kirshenbaum lifts the velvet curtain on the Golden Age of show business and its modern echoes, delivering a page-turner that is equal parts glamorous, suspenseful, and deeply human. A must-read for anyone who’s ever wondered what really happens behind the flashbulbs.”
– Bill Robinson, president of James Patterson Entertainment