Reviews for The Amateur American

"The Amateur American is an action-packed story of an American searching to stay afloat in the underbelly of a foreign country. It is an enjoyable mystery with a sprinkling of romance, sure to please almost any pallet." - Nicole M. Winget, Armchair Interviews

"...curiosity about this noir spy story's tangled plot threads pulled me through to the end of The Amateur American, a good read." - Hilary Williamson, Bookloons

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Press release for the film adaptation of The Amateur American

LIKELY STORY ACQUIRES “THE AMATEUR AMERICAN”
Attaches Ross Katz To Write and Direct

New York, NY – 2008 – Likely Story announced today the acquisition of the upcoming political thriller novel “The Amateur American” by J. Saunders Elmore. Ross Katz will write the screenplay and direct. Katz recently wrote and directed HBO's upcoming "Taking Chance," starring Kevin Bacon, which will premiere in February 2009. He is also a producer of award-winning films, including “Lost in Translation” and “In the Bedroom.” “The Amateur American” is a thriller about a young American expatriate in France who is drawn into a web of violent political intrigue, corruption and murder when he takes a job translating for a shadowy powerbroker. Likely Story will produce the film with top French Producer Bruno Levy, whose credits include the international hit “L’Auberge Espagnole,” “Russian Dolls” and the highly anticipated “Persecution,” by acclaimed filmmaker Patrice Cheraux. The project will be shot primarily in France.

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