The Enchanters

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Los Angeles, August 4, 1962. Amid a sweltering heat wave, Marilyn Monroe overdoses, and a B-movie starlet is kidnapped, prompting an overzealous response from the LAPD. Chief Bill Parker seeks revenge, viewing Monroe's situation as a lucrative opportunity, and enlists Freddy Otash—a disgraced ex-cop and freelance extortionist. Living by the motto "Opportunity is Love," Freddy embarks on a mission, perceiving the intertwined tragedies of Monroe's death and the kidnapping as a complex puzzle only he can solve. As he navigates through the obstacles in his path, he delves into the facade of the Kennedy brothers and the illusion of Camelot. Along the way, he grapples with his own vulnerabilities and the search for love beyond his opportunistic nature. Tracking Monroe's tragic final moments through a nightmarish Los Angeles of his own making, he confronts his complicity and inner turmoil. Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous Sixties, Freddy's journey becomes a hot date with history. This work is a masterful blend of psychological drama and thrilling narrative, showcasing the brilliance and provocative humor of its author, ultimately standing as a defining piece of American crime fiction.