Hannibal McGuane is about to get an education in film-making from the inside of a Hollywood studio. Han is the son of famous producer who's been given a golden opportunity to make a name for himself. But Han has a problem. After growing up as Hollywood royalty with his own private fast lane, Han is burnt out and cynical, incapable of connecting to the magic that Hollywood manufactures. That is, until a script emerges that changes everything for Han and for those around him ... This is the story of film-making from inside the Hollywood factory, from Hannibal McGuane's "first person, alienated"...

"Parts North" is the answer to a question. If you're from certain parts of Maine and a stranger asks where you're from, or where you're going, "Parts North" might be the answer you share when you're on the run. Quinton Deane, the ex-con who mostly keeps to himself, has no reason to share too much information with anyone these days. He's a groom in the harness-racing circuit, with his own methods for coaxing sore horses that are just as broken down as he is. When Quinton's boss pulls out of the horse business, Quinton has few choices to pursue for work ... unless scabbing down at the paper...