Montauk to Manhattan

In "Montauk to Manhattan," author Thomas Maier weaves a provocative murder mystery set against the backdrop of the Hamptons in the summer of 2016. The story follows Jack Denton, a struggling writer whose novel about historical land theft is adapted into a miniseries, while he also reports on the political rise of Donald Trump for a major newspaper. As Denton navigates the glamorous yet cutthroat world of Hollywood, he becomes entwined in the mysterious disappearance of a young actress from the show, exploring themes of ambition, fame, and the complex social issues of the time.