As a seasoned movie-lover with a penchant for crime dramas and a soft spot for Hollywood history, I found Scott Huver’s book “Beverly Hills Noir: Crime, Sin and Scandal in 90210” to be an intriguing read. His life experiences, particularly his serendipitous encounter with the OJ Simpson Bronco chase on his first week in Los Angeles, lend a unique authenticity to the stories he weaves.
Scott Huver, a seasoned entertainment journalist who has contributed to EbMaster for quite some time, delves into the steamy world of celebrity misdeeds in his inaugural book titled “Beverly Hills Noir: Crime, Vice, and Scandal in 90210.” This true crime expose, released by Simon and Schuster on October 1, offers a fascinating exploration into the early days of 90210 and provides an insightful guide to Hollywood’s most intriguing criminal cases.
For more than three decades, Huver has been immersed in journalism, but his passion for procedural dramas stems from his upbringing by his mother and stepfather who nurtured him on a steady diet of “Adam-12,” “Hill Street Blues” and “Dragnet.” His innate love for writing was evident from an early age, guiding him from the newsroom at Central Michigan University to managing a crime beat at a newspaper in Beverly Hills.
Remarkably, during his initial week in Los Angeles, Huver encountered one of the city’s most notorious recent crimes, which he personally witnessed.
Houver shared that he saw the OJ Simpson Bronco chase shortly after moving to L.A., and just two weeks later, he landed a job at the newspaper. Up until then, he had been writing commentary on pop culture, movie reviews, and theater reviews. Taking on a crime beat made him uneasy, so he approached it cautiously. Thankfully, this careful approach helped him gain the police department’s trust, as there was some tension between us.
Even though Huver shifted his focus exclusively towards entertainment reporting, he gradually accumulated a substantial collection, known as a “detailed personal library,” that delved into the crime-ridden era of Beverly Hills. This collection included books, news articles, and copies of his own works, which eventually served as the base for the book titled “Beverly Hills Noir.
The initial concept for the book was based on the history of the Beverly Hills Police Department, but as Huver delved deeper into the details, he found himself wanting to explore these findings more thoroughly. Instead of packing all his knowledge into one book in small, compact chunks, he decided to concentrate on a select few significant stories.
For some time, he’d been contemplating turning his research into a non-fiction book, but it wasn’t until the pandemic that, in an effort to alleviate her husband’s unease, his wife encouraged him to take the plunge and start writing.
Huver explained, “She suggested that I should take some time to concentrate on the book, and I agreed because I’d been preoccupied with various issues like my parents’ well-being, the election, and other matters. It was a wonderful distraction.” Afterward, he continued working on the proposal, adding more sample chapters, and fortunately found an agent swiftly. Not long after, he secured a publishing deal as well, making it all quite a fast-paced journey once he decided to commit fully.
The opening chapter delves into the building process of Greystone Mansion and the tragic double murder of Ned Doheny and his assistant Hugh Plunkett, which occurred in its southern guest room. Additionally, this book explores various other intriguing topics such as the daring jewel thefts by Hollywood’s suave gentleman thief Gerard Graham Dennis, Walter Wanger’s intense crime of passion against Jennings Lang, and the early 2000s shoplifting controversy surrounding Winona Ryder.
After publishing “Beverly Hills Noir,” author Huver intends to pen numerous additional books featuring tales that didn’t find their way into his initial work. Additionally, he aims to strike gold by presenting these narratives as potential ideas for TV and movie adaptations.
Huber expressed optimism, suggesting perhaps the following move could be a documentary or a mini-series akin to Ryan Murphy’s style.
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2024-10-10 03:16