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"You can never recognize yourself in the mirror, because there is only the shadow of a stranger." Sidney Sheldon, "the best storyteller in the world," was an Oscar-winning Hollywood screenwriter before he started writing novels. He has been immersed in the film and television industry for many years. He combines his deep understanding of Hollywood, insights into human nature and superb narrative skills to provide readers with this thrilling and embarrassing story. Before the luxury cruise ship across the Atlantic Ocean set sail, many incredible things happened. The door to the screening room is open and blood-stained; millionaire David Kennevin has abandoned ship; the widow of star Toby Temple is in grief. The bitter experience of an actress struggling at the bottom of Hollywood, the tragic life of a comedy star... Sidney Shelton wrote this wonderful and thought-provoking work based on his many years of experience in Hollywood.

"Misfortune Rips the Wall" tells the story of Harry Stanford, a wealthy man in Boston with a fortune of six billion. After Harry died unexpectedly, the three siblings, who had always had a bad relationship with their father, returned to their hometown to bury their father. At this time, Julia, who claimed to be Harry's illegitimate daughter, came to the door and wanted a share of the inheritance. After vigorous pursuit, the eldest brother Taylor confirmed Julia's identity, but this aroused the suspicion of lawyer Steve. Steve helps the real Julia who has no intention of getting the inheritance. But on the day when the will was announced, something unexpected happened...

"Sheldon: Star of Destiny" tells the story of how a small-town girl in the past transformed into the queen of the New York real estate kingdom? She is an idol worshiped by the public, an unscrupulous businessman, a mystery, a legend, and a woman who longs for love. Is the stable and reliable male assistant, the protector who straddles the black and white lines, her strong backing or the fuse that triggers destruction? Her unbearable childhood has already laid the biggest foundation for her life. When she gained perfect love, her world quietly slipped into an unprecedented danger...

"The Cataclysm" tells the story of five members of the Winthrop family who died unexpectedly in less than a year. How likely is this? Who would want to eradicate such an extraordinary family? Dana, a female reporter from Washington Forum TV, realized that there must be something fishy and determined to get to the bottom of the matter. The bright rhythm, tense plot, and heavy suspense vividly demonstrate the psychological and behavioral characteristics of Western politicians.

A crisis-ridden "battle of succession", a heroine who is "isolated and helpless". Sam, the president of Roche, a well-known multinational pharmaceutical company, died mysteriously. His daughter Elizabeth succeeded him as president. In order to seek benefits, the family directors unanimously proposed to list the company. But this was against Sam's wishes, and he firmly opposed it during his lifetime - it has always been Roche's tradition not to go public. When the heir Elizabeth was undecided about this move, she suffered two "accidents" one after another. Only then did she realize that these "loved relatives and friends" on the family board of directors all had evil intentions, and some even couldn't contain themselves anymore. At this time, the confidential investigation report made before Sam's death was sent to Elizabeth. The key figure who reversed the company's survival crisis died unexpectedly and key drugs disappeared. The police detective investigating Sam's case received a notification from Interpol. The clues of multiple murders pointed directly to Roche... Who is the mastermind behind this murderous "Succession War"? Who on the family board of directors is secretly crossing Chencang? Who is behind all this?

On the chessboard of power, everyone is a pawn in her hands. She is the queen of strategy - Kate. Perhaps even Kate herself did not expect that she would be the loneliest queen in a huge business empire based on the diamond business. Kate's father, Jamie McGregor, came to South Africa from Scotland with a dream of gold mining. After going through many hardships and narrow escapes, he finally realized his dream of becoming a millionaire. As the heir, Kate began to realize the rapid expansion of the business empire built by her father: she used some tricks to successfully control the company by marrying David, the company's general manager, and used her son as a marriage tool to successfully annex competitors. In order to continue the glory of the family business, she carefully cultivated her children and grandchildren, but she did not realize that her son became insane under her control, and her granddaughter, who had high hopes, became extremely rebellious and even went into the abyss of crime... No one in the entire family wanted to get close to her anymore. Power and wealth brought her loneliness and fear. Since she planned all this, she has lost the family affection, friendship and love that ordinary people have. She is a world-renowned strategy queen, but she is also a complete loser...

American revenge heroine, reversal of suspense! "She picked up the gun. There was only one way to end it all quickly." Tracy Whitney may have thought this more than once: her life actually changed the night her mother committed suicide... On the night she was engaged to her wealthy boyfriend and went to meet his parents, Tracy received a call from the police station informing her mother of suicide. After she rushed home, she learned the truth. Because of the hostile takeover and deliberate frame-up by the local mafia leader's henchmen, the mother was forced to go bankrupt and incurred high debts. During the negotiation, Tracy desperately resisted the other party's sexual assault. She knew there was only one way to end this quickly, so she fired. What greeted her was the mafia's desperate revenge. Under the illegal operation of the Mafia, Tracy was sentenced to prison. Her wealthy boyfriend abandoned her. What's even more frightening is that Tracy discovered that she was pregnant at this time... Destiny wanted to destroy Tracy in the most violent way, and she was unwilling to do so and decided to resist fate. At the same time, an investigator with absurd behavior keenly discovered the doubts in Tracy's case. No one would have thought that a cat-and-mouse game that would last for more than ten years had quietly begun.

Sheldon, the father of popular novels, is the pinnacle work. The classic prison escape plot has influenced many great films such as "The Shawshank Redemption" and "Prison Break". The novel tells the story of how a young woman named Whitney was suddenly framed on the eve of her wedding, the twisted life of a female prisoner, her revenge after being released from prison, the theft forced by life, a series of fraud and theft cases... These descriptions are so gripping that you can almost feel breathless while reading. Critics called Whitney "a flower of justice blooming in the darkest depths of the city" and "a female Count of Monte Cristo."

She is a fledgling female lawyer, beautiful and independent, walking between the two most powerful men in New York City - the ambitious gang boss and the elegant federal senator. In her eyes, they are meticulous lovers; in the game of thrones, they are unscrupulous players. The fledgling Jennifer was exploited and framed to become an "accomplice" in the exoneration of Michael Moretti, the future leader of the Mafia, which was not tolerated by the legal profession. However, Jennifer, who was desperate, accidentally fell in love at first sight with Adam Warner, who was investigating her "criminal evidence". Unfortunately, Adam's political future could not tolerate stains, and this extramarital affair inevitably came to an end, and Jennifer was pregnant when they separated... A few years later, Michael rescued Jennifer's son who was kidnapped by criminals. As a price, Jennifer, who was already a well-known lawyer, began to serve the mafia. Perhaps, in this life-and-death battle, Jennifer's love is the key weapon that determines victory or defeat!