Killer of kings

Jimmy Flannery

by Robert Wright Campbell

Harry Smiley, an embittered 20th Century Fox security guard, feuds with star Michael Nordland. His rage and frustration with the rich and powerful lead him and a group of misfit friends to plan the destruction of the Oscar ceremony.

297 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 1979

About the author

A screenwriter who turned to writing novels. Many of his earlier books were published as by R. Wright Campbell but later works were credited to Robert W. Campbell or simply Robert Campbell. He also published one book as F.G. Clinton. For more, see his obituary in the Los Angeles Times.