New mysteries: Teen actor’s big break turns frightening, and Miami family dynamics get stirred up
Alan Orloff, who has received numerous awards and nominations for his private investigator novels, ventures into the young adult (YA) market with a rousing, character-driven story about a 16-year-old actor whose latest role puts him in danger. While YA novels are geared for ages 13 to 18, adult readers will find much to like in “I Play One on TV” for its plotting, strong friendships and look at how a teen straddles adulthood while still a kid. Teenage angst? A little, but mainly Orloff shows normal, well-balanced teens who’ve found their happy, safe place in theater.
Dalton Black has been building a career as an actor since he was in second grade — school productions, a few community-theater shows and a couple of lucrative national commercials. He’s just had his big break playing the killer in “High School Hitman,” an episode of the true crime TV series “Teen Killers.” His role as Homer Lee Varney, who murdered a classmate, is earning Dalton accolades and a role in the sequel. He’s also been able to get speaking roles for his two best friends, Trinity Thomas and Miguel “Patch” Gutierrez.
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