Book Description

A modern feminist thriller set at the glittering, cutthroat nexus of culture and commerce.When Jane's partner goes missing, she needs to find out if he's in danger while also contending with the politics of running a large international film festival: Hollywood power brokers, Russian oil speculators, Chinese propagandists, and a board chair who seemingly has it out for her.Jane has been appointed interim director of the Worldwide Toronto Film Festival after her boss has been removed for sexual harassment. Knives are out all around her, as factions within the community want to see her fail. At the same time, her partner, a fund manager, has disappeared, and strange women appear, uttering threats about misused funds. Yet the festival must go on. As Jane struggles to juggle all the balls she's been handed and survive in one piece, she discovers unlikely allies and finds that she's stronger than she thinks."Two thumbs up for action, suspense, and lust." – Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)"[An] accomplished thriller debut [...] Walsh’s expert knowledge of the film industry, the corporate world, and the ruthlessness of players in both adds arresting verisimilitude to this novel. Great for fans of Britt Lind’s Deception & Taylor Jenkins Reid’s Malibu Rising." – Publishers Weekly Booklife"Amazingly propulsive [...] A masterclass debut that shows Walsh as a talent to watch."– Off The Record (UK)“Pull Focus is a sexually driven thriller that gets steamier with every turn of the page. Walsh should get this story onto a script so more people can experience this thrill ride.”– The Miramachi Reader"Whether you love exploring big ideas or just want to be swept up in an exciting thriller, Pull Focus is a read you won’t want to miss."– Film DailyTop Fall 2021 Pick: Canadian Living, Chatelaine, 49th Shelf and more.