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maltatoday | SUNDAY • 5 SEPTEMBER 2021 7 BOOKS Malta-based author set to relaunch critically acclaimed thriller with new publisher Hollywood film industry thriller Fall Out by M. N. Grenside is being relaunched with new publisher Bloodhound Books. The novel is available as a paperback, eBook and audiobook from 27th August FALL Out, the debut thriller from author M. N. Grenside, is being relaunched this month with new publisher Bloodhound Books. Described by the inter- national no.1 bestselling author Damien Lewis as "a jaw-drop- ping rollercoaster of action and surprise", Fall Out is an explo- sive novel from M. N. Gren- side, steeped in the drama and politics of the Hollywood film industry. Lewis says of the nov- el, "[it's] riveting, page-turning... and best of all, it's based upon shocking true history. A real gem." The novel follows the sto- ry of Marcus Riley, a producer who is among a select few to receive the screenplay for 'Fall Out, a blockbuster written with a secret double purpose. When the film's screenwriter is killed shortly after completing his latest script of the film, Riley finds himself on an increasing- ly dangerous quest to get the film made. 'Fall Out' exposes the truth behind a conspiracy and murder that led to a half- a-billion-dollar fortune for a select few. Teaming up with designer Melinda (Mako) de Turris, the pair work to unrav- el the puzzle hidden within the screenplay's pages to unearth a shocking secret. Based on a true scandal of a multi-billion-dollar theft and murder, Grenside imbues each page with his unique insider knowledge of the film industry in this page-turning interna- tional thriller. M. N. Grenside, who lives in Malta with his wife Kirsten, be- gan his working life at an insur- ance company specialising in Kidnap, Ransom and Extortion Insurance. At the age of 25 he decided it was time for a big ca- reer change, beginning his long and successful career in enter- tainment working for Jim Hen- son and The Muppets©. He went on to create and produce several movies, television se- ries and mini-series and started a music management company, launching major artist Neneh Cherry. In 2004, he arranged the US $250 million buyout of the Hallmark Channel Inter- national which was then suc- cessfully sold to NBC. More re- cently, he has become a serial entrepreneur as the co-founder of seed-to-shelf CBD producer Dragonfly Biosciences and the founder of two different digital companies. "It's so exciting to be re- launching Fall Out in Malta", shares Grenside. "COVID-19 saw the contraction of a lot of independent publishers, so it was fantastic that Bloodhound Books snapped up Fall Out. With this novel, I wanted to wrap up all the knowledge I've gained over the course of my career into a thriller based in the movie industry - people find the film world fascinating, so the movie industry seemed a natural setting. "I've been working closely with Bloodhound Books for the relaunch and their designer has created a new and unique cover for the book which is both bold and dynamic - it really embod- ies the spirit of the story". Bloodhound Books was ac- quired by Open Road Integrat- ed Media, a leading marketing technology company, in July 2021. With a passionate and knowledgeable team behind the launch, the future is bright. Grenside has revealed he has already begun writing the fol- low-up novel to Fall Out, enti- tled The Bastion, part of which he has revealed will be set in Malta. M. N. Grenside Fort St Angelo open at a reduced price on Victory Day ON the 8 September, Victory Day, Heritage Malta will open the doors of the majestic Fort St Angelo to the general public at a reduced admission price of €2. This event will also include access to the upper parts of the fort which are administered by the Sovereign Military Order of Malta. This public holiday is one of the most special days in our nation's calendar as it en- capsulates the very essence of Maltese pride. The first momentous event commemorated on this day is the victorious end of the Great Siege on the 8th September 1565, when the Ottoman forc- es gave up their attempt to take over the Islands after three months of relentless fighting and heavy losses. Victory Day also marks the date when the armistice of the Fascist regime in Italy was made public in 1943, giving Malta a breather in the Second World War. By sheer coinci- dence, the birth of the Virgin Mary is also celebrated on this day. In remembrance of these events, Heritage Malta has prepared a programme of ac- tivities at Fort St Angelo. The doors will open at 09:00, fol- lowed by mass at 10:00 in the Chapel of the Nativity of the Virgin. At 11:00 there will be a walk from the chapel to the Great Siege monument, where a commemoration of the Vic- tory of the Great Siege will be held with the participation of the National Festivities Com- mittee. The fort will remain open to the public for the rest of the day at a reduced price of €2. The doors close at 17:00, with last admissions at 16:30. Reduced admission tickets may only be purchased at the door. Heritage Malta members and Heritage Malta Student and Senior Passport holders enter free of charge on presentation of their respective documents. For further information visit Heritage Malta's website www. heritagemalta.org or the agen- cy's official Facebook page.