Everybody Knows

This is a completely depressing novel. It is a thriller about the world of power
and money and sex, set in Hollywood, but the implied location is simply the
world. The power brokers are rich white men and they are protected by those who
manipulate the media and justice with money and blackmail.

Mae is a mid-level worker for Blackguard, a candestine marketing firm that fixes
problems for Hollywood's white, powerful men. They have no morals and no ethics.
Mae, and Chris sort of fight against this when things get too awful. But
throughout, we are reminded continually that they can never win.

The book is depressing and without much redeeming value, although it is a
compelling read.