The world mourned a star. One writer set out to find the man.
A novelist investigates the life of the late movie star Mason Donovan, only to discover that every interview tells a different story. And Mason himself has something to say about every single one.
Everyone knew Mason Donovan. They knew the movies, the fame, and the tragic death that made headlines around the world. What they didn't know was the man behind them.
When novelist James Ryan is hired to write the late actor's official biography, he sets out to uncover the truth behind one of Hollywood's most beloved stars. Through interviews with family, friends, former lovers, and industry insiders, James discovers a far more complicated man than the public ever imagined. Mason spent his final years searching for something fame could never provide.
THE LIFE & DEATH OF MASON DONOVAN is a poignant literary novel about celebrity, love, loss, and the distance between the lives we live and the stories people tell about us.