Behind The Fourth Wall by Michael Solomowitz

 

Behind The Fourth Wall
Michael Solomowitz
4 Stars

Pages: 295
Genre: Psychological Thriller
Published: 13 Jan 2022
Publisher: Black Rose Writing

Publisher's Blurb

New York playwright Noah Miller had it all–a supportive wife, a precocious daughter, a promising career. Then, suddenly, all is lost.

Still mourning his family, Noah reluctantly agrees to oversee the summer production of his play on Cape Cod. There he befriends a woman who sympathizes with his grief. But her true objectives run deeper–into his very soul–and Noah becomes an unwitting victim of her deception.

Immersed in his production, he begins an affair with one of his actors but the guilt from their relationship leads to tragic consequences. Then, on the anniversary of his wife's passing, Noah discovers the harrowing mystery behind her unexpected death and the part he played in it.

Harboring this devastating secret, his show about to open without one of its lead actors, and a dubious figure harassing him, Behind the Fourth Wall is a story of hope and redemption, forgiveness and second chances, and ultimately, the courage to face one's darkest fears.

Review

Noah Miller takes time off from his job as a theatre reviewer in New York to oversee a production of his one and only play in a small venue in Cape Cod.

Still not recovered from the death of his wife Noah seeks to use the play as a distraction from the reality of his life without her.

A fallout with the play’s director, an affair with the leading lady and a woman who seems to know a little too much about Noah give the book plenty to play with as we are taken on a ride with Noah until his family secrets are laid bare.

Very well written with a mix of character driven story and interesting behind the scenes detail of putting on a play. Add in some nice scene setting in the beautiful area around the cape and you’ve got a riveting story that keeps the pages turning

The Author

Michael Solomowitz began his writing journey as a scriptwriter for Manhattan Cable TV then moved to Hollywood where he wrote television and film treatments for Warner Bros. Studios. He is a Contributing Author for two non-fiction sports books, has written dozens of articles for sports publications and admits to doing time as a copywriter. He is also a playwright who has directed live theater. His plays have appeared on stages from Los Angeles to Long Island to Boston. 

His debut novel, BEHIND THE FOURTH WALL, takes place on Cape Cod, where he lives with his lovely wife and his Shih-Poo, Jackson. Please contact him at: michaelsolomowitz.com

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