Book Review: ‘Final Cut: A Novel’ By Marjorie McCown

Joey Jessop works on movies in the costume department, and has been doing this for years. She’s worked with some of the biggest names in Hollywood, and has gotten her newest gig on a superhero movie, that has a big budget, and an a-hole director named Marcus Pray. Also on the shoot is her ex-boyfriend Eli, and his new girlfriend Courtney, who Joey finds dead on the beach after the first day of shooting. She’s a suspect, and soon strange things are happening on the set. And someone is after Joey as well. She sound learns more shocking things about Pray, and Joey is at a crossroads about what to do about this job, and when the killer makes their movie, she may have that decision made for her. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like behind the scenes of making a major movie, this book is very detailed, from someone that worked in the business. The story is engaging, with twists and turns. A fun summer read.

You can pick up Final Cut in stores on Tuesday, June 6th from Crooked Lane.