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A Novel by David Sutter

The Hustled

A cinematic thriller by David Sutter — now available in print. Digital and audio book coming soon.

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David Sutter

The Hustled

David Sutter — author of The Hustled

David Sutter

Storyteller. Strategist. The voice behind The Hustled.

David Sutter writes with the precision of a strategist and the soul of a filmmaker. His debut thriller, The Hustled, fuses high-stakes tension with unflinching authenticity — a story drawn from the shadowed edges of ambition, loyalty, and consequence.

Built for the Screen

A high-concept thriller ready for adaptation. Explore the screenplay pitch and rights opportunity.

Logline

"A story about what you sacrifice to get everything you want — and what you learn along the way is yours forever."

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The Hustled

Feature Film Adaptation — Rights Available

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