The Art Of Self-Deception

Before turning to novel-writing, William Kronick enjoyed a long career as both a documentary and theatrical filmmaker. As writer-director, his highly
acclaimed Network Specials ranged from the National Geographic's Alaska! to six Plimpton! entertainments to Mysteries of the Great Pyramid. In the
feature arena, he directed the comedy, The 500 Pound Jerk ,and the Second Unit on such major productions as King Kong (1976), Flash Gordon and others.





His first novel, The Cry of Sirens (2004) was followed by Cooley Wyatt, then N. Y. / L. A. All three explore, in the framework of morality tales, the
dynamics of authentic artistic talent, celebrity and commerce in our modern culture. Each one centers on a violent act involving a physical or moral
crime committed by the protagonist; both he and the reader must decide what represents appropriate justice. His fourth novel, All Stars Die, tells of
two lovers for whom morality is not the issue, but their dark secrets are.

The Art of Self-Deception returns to the themes of Mr. Kronick's first three novels.