"Sins of Hollywood" by Ed Roberts is a gripping and scandalous expose on the dark underbelly of the entertainment industry. Roberts pulls back the curtain on the lives of the rich and famous, revealing the deceit, manipulation, and debauchery that lurks behind the glamour and glitz of Hollywood. The novel follows a diverse cast of characters, from troubled actors and manipulative producers to power-hungry agents and calculating publicists, as they navigate the cutthroat world of show business.

Roberts does not shy away from tackling difficult and controversial topics, including substance abuse, sexual exploitation, and moral corruption. The novel is rife with shocking plot twists and jaw-dropping revelations that keep the reader on the edge of their seat until the very end. Despite its dark subject matter, Roberts manages to infuse the story with moments of humanity and vulnerability, offering a nuanced portrayal of flawed and complex individuals.

Overall, "Sins of Hollywood" is a compelling and thought-provoking read that delves deep into the price of fame and the consequences of chasing success at any cost. Roberts' unflinching portrayal of the seedy underbelly of Hollywood makes for a riveting and unforgettable literary experience.

Book Description:
Exacerbated by several high-profile Hollywood scandals, a wave of anti-Hollywood rhetoric tried to paint the movie capital as a veritable hotbed of crime, licentiousness, and moral transgression. THE SINS OF HOLLYWOOD, published in May 1922, is perhaps the most prominent anti-Hollywood polemic published during this turbulent time in film history. This anonymously-written booklet recounts in sensational, lurid detail the various high-profile scandals that precipitated the firestorm surrounding Hollywood's supposed moral turpitude. The author (later identified as former PHOTOPLAY editor Ed Roberts) pulls no punches in his condemnation of "movie vice." He even takes aim at some of Hollywood's biggest stars, directors, and producers: Rudolph Valentino, Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle, Wallace Reid, Thomas Ince, Mabel Normand, Mae Busch, and more. Although real names are only sparingly used, most subjects are easily identified. In a nutshell, the author takes us on a guided tour through the seedy, disreputable, thoroughly indecent underworld that lurks beneath Hollywood's glistening, glamorous facade. It is a sensational work of moral alarmism that gives us a wild, untamed, unapologetically lurid account of Hollywood's dark side. NOTE: This book is an entertaining, propulsively readable book regardless of one's prior knowledge of early Hollywood history. However, some listeners may want to know the identities of these scandalized stars. Their identities can be found in the annotations provided by TAYLOROLOGY: http://www.taylorology.com/issues/Taylor30.txt