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The List Mass Market Paperback – December 1, 1997

by Steve Martini (Author)
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 384 ratings
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A bold and successful scheme to outwit the biggest players in publishing and film animates this novel by the bestselling author of The Judge--a suspenseful thriller in which the price of fame becomes terror.Gable Cooper has penned a novel to kill for. Six million dollars in book and film rights are looming just off the table for this unknown author. But there is a problem: Gable Cooper doesn't exist.Abby Chandlis is an attorney turned novelist and the creator of Gable Cooper. In an age when glamour, not grammar, is often the secret to selling books, Abby has an intriguing plan to keep her writing career alive: find a charismatic male face to pose as the phantom author for the knock-dead thriller she has written.Jack Jermaine is a man with dangerous good looks and a shadowy past. Trained by the military to kill, his obsession is to pen a blockbuster book. He has a trunk filled with rejected manuscripts and a gnawing problem that has turned him bitter: Jack can't write.Desperate to find a man to play the role of Gable Cooper, Abby is about to give up when Jack forces his way into her life. Reluctantly she is convinced that Jack's humor and looks will clinch success for her novel. She uses her legal wits and makes a deal with the devil. Jack becomes Gable Cooper.When Jack is propelled into the orbit of celebrity, Abby finds herself at once seduced and trapped by her own creation. Success turns to terror. The story careens from the Pacific Northwest to New York City and finally through the islands of the Caribbean as Abby races for her life to the one person she can trust--the one person who can prove to the world that she wrote the novel, and put an end to the nightmare that was once her dream, the dream of making The List.
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  1. Print length
    451 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Jove Publications, Inc.
  4. Publication date
    December 1, 1997
  5. Dimensions
    4.32 x 1.28 x 6.79 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0515121495
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0515121490
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Jove Publications, Inc.; Reprint edition (December 1, 1997)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 451 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0515121495
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0515121490
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.32 x 1.28 x 6.79 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 384 ratings

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Steve Martini

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Steve Martini was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay area. An honors graduate of the University of California at Santa Cruz, he holds a law degree from the University of the Pacific's McGeorge School of Law.

Martini's first career was in journalism. He worked as a newspaper reporter in Los Angeles and as a correspondent at the California State Capitol in Sacramento, specializing in legal issues. In 1974 he entered private law practice in California, where he appeared in both state and federal courts. During his legal career, he worked as a legislative representative for the State Bar of California, served as special counsel to the California Victims of Violent Crimes Program, and was an administrative law judge and supervising hearing officer.

In 1984 Martini turned his talents to fiction, quickly earning positions on bestseller lists. All but his first book spent time on the New York Times Bestsellers list. To date, he has authored twelve novels, including eight featuring his popular lawyer alter ego, Paul Madriani.

In 1996 Undue Influence aired as a four-hour miniseries on CBS, followed by The Judge on NBC in 2001.

Customer reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
384 global ratings
Good Story but Too Wordy
3 Stars
Good Story but Too Wordy
The List takes us behind the scenes of the writing, fiercely competitive publishing and promoting of a best selling novel. The ground work of the plot was worthy, however, the execution of the storyline was long winded and jagged. The premise of a blockbuster book and the foregone conclusion of a film before the book has even been publicized takes suspension of belief to a whole new level. When the startlingly twist at the end is revealed, the prolonged pace of good versus evil becomes monotonous. Overall, the three stars equates to quality foundation but substandard presentation.
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26 Pilots
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding story
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2022
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Martini writes an action packed story. He cleverly introduces a cast of characters that are interesting and essential to the plot. He concludes the story with a bang. Outstanding
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Heather Jenkins
4.0 out of 5 stars Pageturner
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2015
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I was leery of reading a Steve Martini book that didn't involve Paul Madriani. I guess that's how I missed this when it first came out.
This is a story that starts off slow, but builds to some great anticipatory scenes. There is a good bit of confusion, but since it's somewhat of a mystery, confusion reigns.
I did enjoy the book, but I hope Steve stays with Madriani novels.
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Laura Labranche
5.0 out of 5 stars A favorite from the day it was printed. The story is very eye opening and enjoyable.
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2019
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Most interesting book. Learned a lot about publishing and how books buy 'hot' spaces to put a particular book All counts on how it will sell. More hype, more purchases.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Not up to this author's usual standard
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2022
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This book had some interesting parts and was well placed but became a sappy romance with an unbelievable twist. Not recommended.
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E. Maddy
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent plot
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2021
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I never saw the plot twist coming. It hit me like a steaming locomotive. I was in awe. Very well written and kept me on edge. I highly recommend!
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Lewis Rowe
4.0 out of 5 stars Where is Paul
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2019
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Although I thought the book was very good I have to admit when I bought it I thought It would have my favorite characters featured at first I was disappointed but I still read it Looking forward to the next book it comes out
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Meg Corrigan, Author, Speaker, Trainer
5.0 out of 5 stars Suspense with a Twist
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2020
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As an author myself, I found the plot of The List compelling! With twists and turns galore, The List kept me guessing right to the end.
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M. Degelleke
5.0 out of 5 stars The List- one of his older books, and my favorite one!
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2013
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The unabridged version of Steve Martini's The List is an great, and very imaginative look at the world of fiction publishing, mixed with plot twists of betrayal, love, and adventure. I'm a great lover of books and I've listened to this one several times over the years and it never fails to stir the imagination. Highly recommended!
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Dr Arnis Freiberg
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in Canada on August 20, 2017
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