Raymond Shaw has just received the sort of offer every struggling writer dreams about: He has a chance to work for Wallace Beery, the world's most celebrated director. On his private tropical island. All expenses paid. Overjoyed, Raymond drops everything and hops on a plane, curious to know what the movie's going to be about. Of course, there's a catch. We could tell you more, but then we'd have to kill you. Conspiracy, The Movie, The Novel by William Hrdina A simple journey to a very odd destination.