12-Time 1 Bestselling Thriller Based on Shocking True Events Sparks Hollywood Bidding Interest
What if the worst day of your life wasn’t random—but orchestrated by the people you trusted most?
That haunting question fuels Who Okayed This?! The Riveting Life of Grant Davis — the explosive, genre-defying thriller by internationally acclaimed author P.E. Barrington, now generating serious interest from Hollywood.
The novel, which has reached #1 twelve times and earned the 2022 Stellar Book Award, is based on true events that unfold with the tension and scope of a prestige limited series.
A True Story So Riveting, It Reads Like a Screenplay
In peaceful Woodstock, NY, 1995, Grant Davis survives a home invasion only to discover he’s been injected with a genetically modified bioweapon. Betrayed by those closest to him, Davis is thrust into a relentless manhunt for a cure — and the truth. His journey spans from the shadows of New York City’s criminal underworld to the icy forests surrounding a Bavarian castle, exposing a hidden network of corruption and conspiracy.
Barrington describes the novel in this statement: “This isn’t just a thriller — it’s a man’s real-life descent into hell and fight for redemption. You don’t just read it — you experience it.”
With crackling dialogue, cinematic pacing, and grounded emotional stakes, the story is already drawing attention from producers, studios, and talent agencies seeking high-concept, reality-based projects.
The Author’s Journey: Trauma, Triumph, and Transformation
Author P.E. Barrington never expected to be dictating his life story from a mobility scooter. But after a devastating car accident left him crushed between two vehicles, he woke up in a Philadelphia collar, with steel wrist splints on both wrists and a cast from his right knee, down to his toes. Unable to walk, he dictated the manuscript during recovery.
“I couldn’t even type,” Barrington recalls. “But the story had to be told. I survived for a reason.”
National Media & Industry Praise
Coverage of Barrington’s inspiring journey and suspenseful storytelling includes various top tier media outlets.
A Film-Ready Property with Built-In Appeal
With a completed screenplay adaptation and strong visuals, Who Okayed This?! The Riveting Life of Grant Davis is now available for optioning. This true-crime thriller blends emotional power, international intrigue, and cinematic structure — a perfect fit for the screen.
Highlights:
Twelve-time #1 bestseller
Based on true events
Award-winning narrative
Strong lead role potential
Studio-ready screenplay and pitch deck
About the Author
Philip E. Barrington is a New York City native and former luxury brand executive at The Jewel of the City at The Plaza in Manhattan. A survivor and storyteller, he now travels the world speaking and creating work that challenges, entertains, and inspires. Learn more at www.philipebarrington.com.
Who Okayed This?! The Riveting Life of Grant Davis
2022 Stellar Book Award
Screenplay adaptation complete
Watch the official book trailer here
philipebarrington@yahoo.com
www.philipebarrington.com
Producers & Agencies: Now Accepting Meetings
To request the screenplay, visual pitch deck, or schedule an interview, contact:
Philip E. Barrington
philipebarrington@yahoo.com
Watch the official book trailer here
www.philipebarrington.com
Media Contact
Organization: Gulf Coast Brands LLC
Contact Person: Get Featured Today
Website: https://getfeaturedtoday.io
Email: Send Email
Country: United States
Release Id: 15082531803