Rob Thomas
4 SeriesRob Thomas is an American author, screenwriter, and producer known for creating Veronica Mars and co-creating 90210, Party Down, and iZombie. Before his success in young adult novels, he taught journalism at high schools in San Antonio and Austin, Texas. Additionally, he advised the University of Texas at Austin student magazine.
In "Satellite Down" by Rob Thomas, Patrick eagerly joins a teen news show in Los Angeles, leaving his small Texas town behind. Immersed in the world of the rich and famous, he succumbs to temptations, cheating on his girlfriend and lying to his parents, which costs him his best friend. Patrick soon discovers his job was secured due to his looks, not his writing talent. Struggling with the superficiality of Hollywood, he must prove his worth, starting with believing in himself. Alone, he faces the challenge of rebuilding his life and career.
