1. Overview
Peter Alan Gruner Jr., professionally known as Billy Kidman, is an American retired professional wrestler and current producer for WWE. Born on May 11, 1974, Kidman gained significant recognition for his work with World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment (WWF/E) during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Known for his innovative high-flying style and signature Shooting Star Press, he was a pivotal figure in the cruiserweight division, holding the Cruiserweight Championship a remarkable seven times across WCW and WWE.
Throughout his career, Kidman was a key member of several prominent stables, including Raven's Flock, The Filthy Animals, and The New Blood, engaging in notable feuds with top stars like Hulk Hogan and Rey Mysterio. After a successful in-ring career marked by multiple championships, including the WCW World Tag Team Championship and WWE Tag Team Championship, Kidman transitioned to a behind-the-scenes role within WWE, where he has served as a producer since 2010. His career, while celebrated for his athleticism, also includes discussions around in-ring accidents and his departure from WWE, adding layers to his legacy in professional wrestling.
2. Early life and background
Peter Alan Gruner Jr. was born on May 11, 1974. He grew up in Allentown, Pennsylvania, located in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania. Gruner completed his high school education at Parkland High School. Before embarking on his professional wrestling career, he worked as a banker. Gruner was a close friend of fellow professional wrestler Chris Kanyon, whom he met during their training at the Wild Samoan training center in Pennsylvania. He is also a cousin of professional wrestler Mikey Batts. Gruner is of Jewish heritage.
3. Professional wrestling career
Billy Kidman's professional wrestling career spanned several major organizations and independent circuits, marked by his distinctive high-flying style and multiple championship reigns. He transitioned from an active competitor to a backstage role as a producer within WWE.
3.1. Early career (1994-1996)
Peter Gruner Jr. received his professional wrestling training from Afa Anoaʻi, one half of the renowned tag team, The Wild Samoans. This training center was notable for producing future stars such as The Rock, Yokozuna, Batista, and Umaga. He made his professional wrestling debut on September 11, 1994, in Hellertown, Pennsylvania, competing as Kid Flash against "Wild Thing" Dan Kallis on the independent circuit. During this early period, Gruner formed a tag team known as The Shooting Stars with Ace Darling. The duo achieved success by winning the ECWA Tag Team Championship in the East Coast Wrestling Association (ECWA). They also held the USWA Tag Team Championship in the USWA, a successor to the CWA, and Kidman individually captured the TWWF Cruiserweight Championship.
3.2. World Championship Wrestling (1996-2001)
Kidman's tenure in World Championship Wrestling marked a significant period of his career, during which he rose from an enhancement talent to a prominent figure in the cruiserweight division and a multi-time champion. During his tenure, Kidman also contributed to the training of notable personalities like talk show host Jay Leno and NBA player Karl Malone for their appearances in the promotion.

3.2.1. The Flock (1996-1998)
Gruner began wrestling for World Championship Wrestling on March 6, 1996, under the name "Kid Flash," where he lost to Chris Kanyon in his debut. He then wrestled as Billy Cannon on April 10, before officially adopting the ring name Billy Kidman on May 13. His televised debut in WCW occurred on the May 18, 1996, episode of Saturday Night, where he competed against Diamond Dallas Page in a losing effort. For over a year, Kidman primarily served as an enhancement talent without a distinct character. His first televised victory came on the July 28 episode of WorldWide against Psychosis. Kidman received his first title opportunity in WCW on the September 9 episode of Monday Nitro, unsuccessfully challenging Rey Misterio Jr. for the World Cruiserweight Championship.
On the September 30 episode of Nitro, Kidman appeared as the masked "El Technico," filling in for Psychosis due to visa issues. He teamed with Juventud Guerrera in a losing effort against The Public Enemy. Kidman received two more unsuccessful title shots for the World Cruiserweight Championship against Dean Malenko on the December 2 episode of Nitro and the December 14 episode of Saturday Night.
On October 13, 1997, Kidman was added to Raven's Flock, a stable characterized by its outcast members. To align with the stable's gimmick, Kidman adopted the persona of a heroin addict, constantly scratching his arms and naming his shooting star press finisher the Seven Year Itch. While part of the Flock, Kidman achieved little personal success, making only a few appearances in major matches. He participated in a battle royal to determine the #1 contender for the Cruiserweight Championship in his pay-per-view debut at Slamboree but failed to win. He later lost to Juventud Guerrera at Bash at the Beach. At Fall Brawl, Kidman assisted Perry Saturn in defeating the Flock's leader Raven, which led to the disbanding of the group.
3.2.2. Cruiserweight Champion (1998-1999)
Following the disbanding of The Flock, Kidman underwent a character transformation, shedding his grungy attire and heroin addict gimmick. He became a clean-cut fan favorite and quickly achieved his first significant singles success. On the September 14 episode of Nitro, Kidman defeated Juventud Guerrera to win his first Cruiserweight Championship. He successfully defended the title against various cruiserweights on a weekly basis, including his first pay-per-view defense against Disco Inferno at Halloween Havoc. Although he lost the title back to Guerrera on the November 16 episode of Nitro, Kidman quickly regained it in a rematch at World War 3.
Shortly after, Kidman aligned himself with Rey Mysterio, Jr. in the latter's rivalry with the Latino World Order (LWO). At Starrcade, Kidman successfully defended the Cruiserweight Championship in a triangle match against Guerrera and Mysterio. Following this, LWO leader Eddie Guerrero challenged Kidman to an immediate title match, which Kidman accepted and retained with assistance from Mysterio.
Kidman's championship reign extended into 1999. He successfully defended the title in a four-way match against Guerrera, Psychosis, and Mysterio at Souled Out. He continued to retain against challengers such as Chavo Guerrero Jr. at SuperBrawl IX and Mikey Whipwreck at Uncensored before losing the title to Mysterio on the March 15 episode of Nitro. Subsequently, Mysterio invited Kidman to be his tag team partner for a World Tag Team Championship match. Initially hesitant due to a previous unsuccessful attempt at a tag team between them, Kidman agreed. They faced Chris Benoit and Dean Malenko for the titles on the March 29 episode of Nitro and won, albeit with unsolicited assistance from Raven and Saturn. Kidman then challenged Mysterio in an attempt to reclaim the Cruiserweight Championship at Spring Stampede, but Mysterio retained. The three teams (Kidman/Mysterio, Benoit/Malenko, Raven/Saturn) engaged in a multi-week feud, culminating in a three-way tag team match for the World Tag Team Championship at Slamboree. Chris Kanyon's interference led to a victory for Raven and Saturn. Kidman spent the following months in various feuds.
3.2.3. Filthy Animals (1999-2001)
In the summer of 1999, Billy Kidman joined the Filthy Animals stable, alongside Rey Mysterio, Konnan, and Eddie Guerrero. The group initially formed to combat the Dead Pool and defeated them twice at Road Wild and Fall Brawl. Kidman gained notoriety by unmasking Psychosis after defeating him in a hair vs. mask match on the September 27 episode of Nitro. At Halloween Havoc, Kidman stepped in for an injured Mysterio and teamed with Konnan to defend the World Tag Team Championship against Harlem Heat and The First Family in a triangle match, which Harlem Heat won. However, the very next night on Nitro, Kidman and Konnan defeated Harlem Heat to reclaim the titles, marking Kidman's second tag team championship reign in WCW.
Kidman then participated in a tournament for the vacant WCW World Heavyweight Championship. He defeated Konnan in the first round and Norman Smiley in a hardcore match in the second round before ultimately losing to the eventual winner, Bret Hart, in the quarter-final round. The Filthy Animals later lost an intergender elimination match to The Revolution at Mayhem. The following night on Nitro, Kidman teamed with Mysterio (substituting for Konnan) to defend the World Tag Team Championship against Creative Control, but the Filthy Animals lost the titles. Kidman would later challenge Jeff Jarrett for the United States Heavyweight Championship on the December 27 episode of Nitro, coming close to victory before losing the match.
The Filthy Animals began to dissolve in 2000 when Eddie Guerrero departed WCW, and Kidman himself left the stable after the remaining members turned heel. At Souled Out, Kidman participated in the Triple Threat Theater, a series of three matches with different stipulations. Originally scheduled between Chris Benoit and Jeff Jarrett, Kidman stepped in due to Jarrett's injury. Kidman won the first two matches-a Catch-as-Catch Can match against Dean Malenko and a Bunkhouse Brawl against Perry Saturn-but lost the third, a Caged Heat match against The Wall. This led to a feud between Kidman, Wall, and Vampiro, culminating in Kidman defeating Vampiro at SuperBrawl 2000. Following this, Kidman allied with Booker to feud with Harlem Heat 2000, defeating them at Uncensored. On March 30, Kidman defeated The Artist at a house show to win his third Cruiserweight Championship, but lost the title back to The Artist just one day later.
In April 2000, Kidman joined Vince Russo's New Blood stable, marking another heel turn. At Spring Stampede, he participated in a tournament for the vacant United States Heavyweight Championship, losing to Vampiro in the quarter-final round. Embracing the New Blood's persona, Kidman began to act as a "hotshot" unwilling to be held back by older, past-their-prime wrestlers. This attitude sparked the most significant feud of his career against Hulk Hogan. Their rivalry included a notable pinfall victory for Kidman over Hogan in a handicap match, though the feud ultimately concluded with Hogan defeating Kidman in back-to-back matches at Slamboree and The Great American Bash. The New Blood stable eventually disbanded, leading Kidman to turn face again as he entered a feud with Shane Douglas over the affection of his on-screen girlfriend, Torrie Wilson. During this rivalry, Wilson betrayed Kidman. Kidman suffered a legitimate injury in a strap match at New Blood Rising, when Douglas used the strap to hang Kidman by the neck. Despite winning the match, Kidman was forced to take several weeks off to recover. At Fall Brawl, Kidman and Madusa lost a scaffold match to Douglas and Wilson.
Following this feud, Kidman once again reunited with Rey Mysterio Jr. and rejoined the Filthy Animals. At Halloween Havoc, Kidman and Mysterio failed to win the World Tag Team Championship from Mark Jindrak and Sean O'Haire in a triangle match, which also involved The Boogie Knights. The duo then began a feud with KroniK after losing to them at Millennium Final. At Mayhem, the Filthy Animals defeated Alex Wright and KroniK in a handicap match after KroniK abandoned Wright. The Filthy Animals' next rivalry was against Jeff Jarrett and The Harris Brothers, losing to them in a street fight at Starrcade. They also suffered a loss to Team Canada in a penalty box match at Sin.
In the spring of 2001, Kidman and Mysterio entered the Cruiserweight Tag Team Championship tournament. They defeated Jason Lee and Johnny Swinger in the quarterfinals and 3 Count in the semifinals, but ultimately lost in the finals to Elix Skipper and Kid Romeo at Greed. On the final episode of Nitro, Kidman and Mysterio Jr. defeated Skipper and Romeo to win the titles. That same night, the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) purchased WCW, and Kidman's contract was among those acquired by the WWF. As a result, Kidman and Mysterio ended their reign as the final Cruiserweight Tag Team Champions in WCW history.
3.3. World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment (2001-2005)
Kidman's career continued in the WWF/E, where he maintained his presence in the cruiserweight division and achieved further championship success before a notable partnership and subsequent departure.
3.3.1. Cruiserweight Championship pursuit (2001-2003)
When the WWF acquired WCW, Billy Kidman's contract was one of twenty-five involved in the purchase. As The Invasion storyline began, Kidman appeared on WWF television under his Billy Kidman ring name as a tweener for The Alliance, a unified force of former WCW and ECW wrestlers. Kidman debuted in WWF on the July 5, 2001, episode of SmackDown!, competing in the first televised WCW match on the weekly program. In his WWF debut, Kidman defeated Gregory Helms to win the WCW Cruiserweight Championship. As the WCW Cruiserweight Champion, Kidman went on to defeat the WWF Light Heavyweight Champion X-Pac at Invasion. However, on the July 30 episode of Raw is War, Kidman lost the Cruiserweight Championship to X-Pac in a title versus title match, where X-Pac's Light Heavyweight Championship was also on the line. Following this, Kidman was sidelined with an injury during the Invasion angle, limiting his impact compared to other WCW wrestlers.
After recovering, Kidman returned to WWF in October 2001. On the October 11 episode of SmackDown!, Kidman defeated X-Pac to win his record-tying fifth Cruiserweight Championship. He subsequently lost the title to Tajiri on the October 22 episode of Raw is War. At Survivor Series, Kidman participated in an Immunity battle royal where the winner would receive immunity from being fired. Kidman failed to win the match, and The Alliance lost later that night, leading to its storyline disbandment. Consequently, all Alliance members were in storyline fired, and Kidman was taken off television, competing only at house shows for the next four months.
Kidman returned to WWF television after being drafted to the SmackDown! brand as part of the brand extension on March 25, 2002. His return match occurred on the March 30 episode of Jakked, where he teamed with The Hurricane against Funaki and Tajiri in a losing effort. On the April 4 episode of SmackDown!, Kidman defeated Tajiri to win his record-breaking sixth Cruiserweight Championship. However, Tajiri quickly reclaimed the title at Backlash. Kidman continued to feud with Tajiri over the title, wrestling him on various occasions but failing to regain it. After losing a #1 contender's match to Jamie Noble on the June 20 episode of SmackDown!, Kidman began feuding with Noble over the title, unsuccessfully challenging him at Vengeance.
At Rebellion, Kidman and his real-life girlfriend Torrie Wilson defeated John Cena and Dawn Marie in an intergender tag team match. He then went on to win his record-breaking seventh Cruiserweight Championship after defeating Jamie Noble at Survivor Series. Kidman lost the title three months later to Matt Hardy at No Way Out. In March 2003, Kidman suffered neck and shoulder injuries during a botched Shooting Star Press.
3.3.2. Teaming and feuding with Paul London (2004-2005)
Following his Cruiserweight Championship loss, Billy Kidman spent the next few years as a cornerstone of the cruiserweight division. In early 2004, he formed a tag team with newcomer Paul London. They gradually ascended the tag team ranks, ultimately winning the WWE Tag Team Championship from the Dudley Boyz on the July 8, 2004, episode of SmackDown!. Their victory was not an upset, as they went on to defeat the Dudley Boyz in a rematch to retain the titles.

Their championship reign came to an abrupt end when Kidman turned his back on London, leading to a heel turn. This storyline was initiated by a legitimate injury that occurred on the August 26, 2004, episode of SmackDown!, when Kidman's signature Shooting Star Press unintentionally resulted in Chavo Guerrero Jr. suffering a concussion. The following week, during a match, Kidman climbed to the top rope to execute the Shooting Star Press but hesitated, climbed down the turnbuckles, and slowly walked backstage, overwhelmed with guilt after injuring Guerrero. This moment was later revealed to be a storyline element, as WWE had actually prohibited Kidman from performing the move after the incident. Left alone to defend the title, London was easily defeated by Kenzo Suzuki and René Duprée, losing their WWE Tag Team Championship.
As a result of this incident, London and Kidman faced each other at No Mercy, where Kidman defeated London. After the match, Kidman performed the Shooting Star Press on London while he was strapped to a stretcher, solidifying his heel turn. He subsequently blamed the fans for pushing him to be more brutal with his in-ring style. Kidman and Chavo Guerrero Jr. eventually concluded their feud upon Chavo's return, with Guerrero being victorious in their final match. Kidman then competed against London for the Cruiserweight Championship in the ensuing months. At the start of 2005, Kidman suffered a broken orbital bone, which sidelined him for three months.
Peter Gruner Jr. was released from his WWE contract on July 6, 2005. Gruner later stated that the reason for his release was an argument with management over their decision to stop booking wrestlers on first class flights for overseas travel, an account that differed from rumors attributing his release to a lack of charisma and frequent injuries.
3.4. Independent circuit (2005-2007)
Following his departure from WWE, Billy Kidman began touring the United Kingdom. During this tour, he competed for the Frontier Wrestling Alliance in a three-way match against Jody Fleisch and Jonny Storm. He also wrestled British wrestling legend Robbie Brookside in a match to determine the inaugural Real Quality Wrestling Heavyweight Champion, which Kidman lost.
In 2007, Kidman made his International Wrestling Association (IWA) debut, competing for the IWA World Heavyweight Championship against Ray González, a match he lost. Kidman also participated in the East Coast Australian International Assault II Tour, held from June 1 to June 3, 2007. During the tour, he wrestled Australian wrestlers TNT and Mark Hilton. On the third night in Newcastle, Kidman defeated Bryan Danielson to win the WSW World Heavyweight Championship. His finishing move in this match was the BK Bomb from the second rope, rather than the Shooting Star Press.
On July 8, 2007, Kidman teamed with Sean Waltman as part of a triple threat match in McAllen, Texas, to crown new NWA World Tag Team Champions. The titles had previously been vacated by Team 3D after Total Nonstop Action Wrestling officially withdrew from the National Wrestling Alliance. However, Kidman and Waltman lost the match to Karl Anderson and Joey Ryan. There were also rumors of him performing as a Japanese masked wrestler in a dark match for WWE in July 2006, though this did not lead to a contract. In April 2007, Kidman also toured Japan with the ICW promotion, where he wrestled under a "Black Dragon Mask" gimmick and was seen wearing wrestling trunks adorned with the Japanese word 男気Otoko-giJapanese, meaning "manliness."
3.5. Return to WWE and producer role (2007-present)
Billy Kidman returned to WWE in 2007, initially assisting in training upcoming wrestlers at its then-developmental territory, Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW), throughout 2007 and 2008. His last professional wrestling match occurred on February 23, 2008, where he lost to Afa Jr.
In 2010, Peter Gruner Jr. was rehired by World Wrestling Entertainment in a producer role. On September 21, 2011, WWE published a story on their website detailing Gruner's responsibilities as a producer. He made occasional on-screen appearances as well. On April 9, 2012, Gruner, alongside fellow former wrestlers Jamie Noble, Goldust, other officials, and WWE wrestlers, intervened to break up a brawl between John Cena and Brock Lesnar. In November 2013, Gruner appeared on WWE's European tour as "Dr. Weisenburg," a kayfabe doctor for Paul Heyman. On the August 23, 2016, episode of SmackDown Live, he appeared with Jamie Noble to prevent Dolph Ziggler from attacking AJ Styles.
Kidman's contract was furloughed by the company on April 15, 2020, as part of cost-cutting measures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, he returned to the company on September 25, 2020, resuming his role as a producer.
4. Wrestling style and signature moves
Billy Kidman was renowned for his high-flying and aerial techniques, particularly his signature Shooting Star Press. This move, which he called "The Seven Year Itch" during his WCW days, involved a complex backward-somersaulting body press from the top turnbuckle onto a downed opponent. While visually impressive, its high degree of difficulty also led to occasional botched executions, most notably the unintentional injury to Chavo Guerrero Jr. in 2004, which prompted WWE to reportedly ban Kidman from using the move. He also performed variations such as a springboard Shooting Star Press, known as the Kidman Kaze, and a version from the top rope onto opponents standing outside the ring.
Beyond his aerial assaults, Kidman utilized a diverse moveset:
- BK Bomb: A sitout spinebuster, often executed from the second rope as an avalanche version in WCW.
- Kid Factor: Also known as the K Factor, this move was a variation of the X-Factor, often used to counter an opponent's Powerbomb.
- Kid Krusher: A jumping inverted double underhook facebuster, similar to Christian's Unprettier, which he used as a finisher in WCW.
- Dropkick: A fundamental but impactful move in his repertoire.
5. Personal life
Peter Alan Gruner Jr. married former WWE Diva Torrie Wilson on July 11, 2003, after they had been together for four years. The couple resided in Tampa, Florida when they were not traveling for wrestling engagements. Their marriage, however, was not long-lived; they separated in mid-2006 and their divorce was finalized in 2008. Torrie Wilson publicly announced their divorce on her blog in October 2006, though the post was quickly removed. Kidman stated that his release from WWE in 2005 was related to an argument he had with management regarding their travel policies, specifically regarding the class of flights provided for international trips. Some reports suggested that the divorce was partly due to Torrie's extensive touring schedule.
In 2014, Kidman began appearing on The JBL Show, a web series, where he often attempted to promote his Twitter account, but was consistently interrupted by technical difficulties, which became a recurring gag on the show.
6. Championships and awards
Billy Kidman accumulated numerous championships and awards throughout his professional wrestling career:
| Award / Championship | Number of Times | With | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Coast Wrestling Association | |||
| ECWA Tag Team Championship | 1 | Ace Darling | |
| ECWA Hall of Fame | 1 | Class of 2004 | |
| Pro Wrestling Illustrated | |||
| PWI 500 Ranking (1997) | No. 202 | (1st place was Dean Malenko) | |
| PWI 500 Ranking (1998) | No. 132 | (1st place was Stone Cold Steve Austin) | |
| PWI 500 Ranking (1999) | No. 31 | (1st place was Stone Cold Steve Austin) | |
| PWI 500 Ranking (2000) | No. 72 | (1st place was Triple H) | |
| PWI 500 Ranking (2001) | No. 38 | (1st place was Kurt Angle) | |
| PWI 500 Ranking (2002) | No. 53 | (1st place was Rob Van Dam) | |
| PWI 500 Ranking (2003) | No. 78 | (1st place was Brock Lesnar) | |
| PWI 500 Ranking (2004) | No. 92 | (1st place was Chris Benoit) | |
| PWI 500 Ranking (2005) | No. 105 | (1st place was Batista) | |
| PWI 500 Ranking (2006) | Not ranked | (1st place was John Cena) | |
| PWI 500 Ranking (2007) | Not ranked | (1st place was John Cena) | |
| Ranked No. 313 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the "PWI Years" (2003) | |||
| Revolution Xtreme Wrestling | |||
| RXW World Heavyweight Championship | 1 | ||
| Trans-World Wrestling Federation | |||
| TWWF Cruiserweight Championship | 1 | ||
| United States Wrestling Association | |||
| USWA World Tag Team Championship | 1 | Ace Darling | |
| World Championship Wrestling | |||
| WCW Cruiserweight Championship | 3 | ||
| WCW Cruiserweight Tag Team Championship | 1 | Rey Mysterio Jr. | |
| WCW World Tag Team Championship | 2 | Rey Mysterio Jr. (1), Konnan (1) | |
| World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment | |||
| WCW/WWF/E Cruiserweight Championship | 4 | ||
| WWE Tag Team Championship | 1 | Paul London | |
| World Series Wrestling | |||
| WSW World Heavyweight Championship | 1 | ||
| Wrestling Observer Newsletter | |||
| Worst Feud of the Year (2000) | vs. Hulk Hogan | ||
7. Legacy and reception
Billy Kidman is widely recognized for his significant contributions to the cruiserweight division in both World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and WWE. His high-flying, athletic style, epitomized by his unique Shooting Star Press, helped define the fast-paced, innovative nature of cruiserweight wrestling during the late 1990s and early 2000s. He demonstrated versatility throughout his career, successfully performing as both a fan favorite and a heel, adapting his character across various stables such as The Flock, The Filthy Animals, and The New Blood.
Despite joining the WCW/ECW Alliance in WWE during a period often met with negative fan reception, Kidman often received a positive response from the audience, with fans reportedly cheering his good performances. This highlights his ability to connect with the audience through the quality of his matches. His multiple championship reigns, including seven Cruiserweight titles and three tag team titles across major promotions, solidify his place as a successful and influential figure within the cruiserweight ranks. His record as the lightest combined weight tag team champions in WCW history with Rey Mysterio Jr., weighing a combined 360 lb (360 lb), also stands as a notable achievement.
7.1. Criticism and controversies
One of the most notable incidents in Billy Kidman's career involves the accidental injury to Chavo Guerrero Jr. in August 2004. During a match on SmackDown!, Kidman's Shooting Star Press unintentionally struck Chavo Guerrero Jr.'s face, resulting in a concussion. This legitimate injury had a significant impact on Kidman, leading to a storyline where he hesitated to perform the move out of guilt, which subsequently contributed to his heel turn and the loss of the WWE Tag Team Championship with Paul London. The incident also led to WWE reportedly prohibiting Kidman from using the Shooting Star Press, his signature move, in future matches.
Kidman's release from WWE on July 6, 2005, also sparked some controversy. While rumors circulated that his departure was due to a perceived lack of charisma and frequent injuries, Kidman himself contradicted these claims. He stated in an interview that his release stemmed from an argument with WWE management regarding the company's decision to discontinue providing first-class flights for wrestlers traveling overseas. This assertion suggests a principled stance on his part regarding working conditions.
8. Bibliography
- Carrington, L. Anne (2014). Billy Kidman: The Shooting Star. Palm Tree Books.