{"product_id":"malibu-express-brad-carter-9781966037415","title":"Malibu Express: The Novelization","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrad Carter, renowned for transforming cult cinema into expansive literary experiences, brings his signature style to the novelization of Andy Sidaris's 1985 action-comedy, \u003cem\u003eMalibu Express\u003c\/em\u003e. Known for his work on novelizations of \u003cem\u003eCruel Jaws\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eVirus: Hell of the Living Dead\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eRats: Night of Terror\u003c\/em\u003e, Carter approaches \u003cem\u003eMalibu Express\u003c\/em\u003e with the same fervor, expanding its universe while preserving its campy charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe narrative follows Cody Abilene, a private investigator with a penchant for fast cars and faster women. Tasked with a seemingly straightforward surveillance job, Cody finds himself entangled in a web of espionage, seduction, and high-octane chases. From desert highways to opulent Beverly Hills estates, the story unfolds with a blend of bullet-riddled action and risqué escapades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarter delves deeper into the film's characters, providing them with richer backstories and motivations. His prose captures the essence of 1980s pulp fiction, infusing the tale with wit, satire, and a touch of absurdity. As with his previous works, Carter doesn't merely retell the story; he reimagines it, offering readers a fresh perspective on a cult classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of the original film and newcomers alike, \u003cem\u003eMalibu Express\u003c\/em\u003e promises a rollicking ride through a world where danger and desire collide at every turn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Brad Carter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1966037414\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781966037415\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Encyclopocalypse Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/29\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 220\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Mass Market Paperbound\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.31lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.75h x 4.12w x 0.55d","brand":"Brad Carter","offers":[{"title":"Mass Market Paperbound","offer_id":47135652577535,"sku":"9781966037415","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_731f6fe2-6830-4a04-b2f1-02259379d86e.jpg?v=1755010751","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/malibu-express-brad-carter-9781966037415","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}