{"title":"Scott Philipps","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by Scott Philipps, a distinctive voice in the realm of crime and thriller literature. Renowned for his riveting narratives and multi-layered characters, Scott Philipps captures the essence of suspense and intrigue, leaving readers on the edge of their seats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in this collection is \u003cem\u003eThe Devil Raises His Own\u003c\/em\u003e. This gripping tale delves into the murky depths of human nature, blending elements of crime with psychological insight. Philipps expertly crafts stories that explore moral ambiguity, ensuring each page turn keeps you guessing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're a fan of crime and thriller novels that challenge conventions and delve deeply into the human psyche, then Scott Philipps' works are a captivating choice. His stories promise not just a thrilling ride, but an exploration of the complex interplay between good and evil.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-devil-raises-his-own-by-scott-philipps-9781835013564","title":"The Devil Raises His Own","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhillips is dark, dangerous, and important . . . Crime fiction at its best.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMichael Connelly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis dark historical adventure captures the beginnings of the Hollywood studio system and the 'blue movie' industry that grows up alongside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLos Angeles, 1916: Photographer Bill Ogden has opened a portrait studio in seedy Hollywood, where he is joined by his granddaughter, Flavia — a woman in need of a fresh start after bludgeoning her drunken, abusive husband to death. Though his business is mainly legit, Bill finds himself brushing up against the porn industry growing in the shadows of the motion picture mainstream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a series of grisly murders take place across the city, Bill and his granddaughter are pulled into events as tricky and tangled as anything this side of \u003cem\u003eThe Big Sleep\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe meet a cast of unforgettable characters living on the margins looking to make a quick buck, launch a career, or just keep their family together. \u003cem\u003eThe Devil Raises His Own\u003c\/em\u003e is a stripped-down noir thriller and a panoramic look at Los Angeles at the beginning of motion pictures — a Boogie Nights set in the era of D.W. Griffith and Charlie Chaplin from one of the best crime novelists working today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47071489294572,"sku":"9781835013564","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/798ba3ecc74b5910a920d015bc1f53c9.jpg?v=1765053101"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/scott-philipps.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}