William Karl Thomas (Book order)

William Karl Thomas Book order

This author delves into the complexities of human relationships and the darker facets of life with a piercing honesty. Their writing, often informed by a rich tapestry of life experiences, is characterized by a raw authenticity and a profound understanding of the human psyche. Through their work, the author explores themes of identity, memory, and the search for meaning in an often chaotic world. Their distinctive voice and bold engagement with challenging subjects mark them as a significant presence in contemporary literature.

The Reluctant Hollywood P.I.: An anthology of 12 short stories

100 pages
4 hours of reading

During the ten years William Karl Thomas collaborated with comedian Lenny Bruce on screenplays and comedy material in the 1950's and 60's, one of his bread and butter jobs was as a private investigator working for a leading Hollywood agency. His misadventures there included everything from being a bodyguard for damsels in distress to bugging the homes of suspected unfaithful spouses, dealing with snakes and coyotes that got in the way, and occasionally saving a life. While names are changed to protect the innocent and the guilty, these stories are based on actual cases and told in the first person voice of a man who just wanted to be an artist and was reluctant to invade the privacy of Hollywood's 'A' list celebrities.