The Devil's Playground

Set in 1927 and 1967, The Devil's Playground is a captivating historical thriller that follows Mary Rourke, a Hollywood studio fixer, as she uncovers dark secrets surrounding the making of a notorious silent horror film rumored to have unleashed a deadly curse. As she delves into the mystery of a missing copy of the film, journalist Paul Conway becomes entangled in the hunt, unveiling the chilling history behind a glamorous yet treacherous industry. Craig Russell crafts a richly detailed narrative that explores the hidden dangers of fame and the lengths to which people will go for their obsessions in Hollywood’s Golden Age.