The Fixer: Moguls, Mobsters, Movie Stars, and Marilyn by Young, Josh

A riveting tell-all biography that delves into the extraordinary life of Hollywood's most infamous private detective and "fixer" to the stars, revealing newly discovered shocking revelations from his never-before-seen investigative files. "The Fixer is a fascinating read that is almost like looking in someone's medicine cabinet--you know you're not supposed to but curiosity gets the better of you."--New York Journal of Books "This thrilling biography, based on personal archives and investigation files, tells not only the story of Otash and how he became the most powerful man in Hollywood's shadows, but also charts the beginning of a celebrity culture still raging today." -- Town and Country During the height of Hollywood's golden age, one man lorded over the city's lurid underbelly of forbidden sin and celebrity scandal like no other: Fred Otash. An ex-Marine turned L.A.P.D. vice cop, Otash became the most sought-after private detective and fixer to the stars by specializing in the