Murder Unscripted

2013 Shamus Award Finalist, Best First Novel. Booklist: "Blasting out of a time warp, straight from the 1940s. It's set in modern Hollywood, but it's old-time California noir, right down to its Bakelite heart. Luscious." Long-time character actor Clive Rosengren (Cheers, Seinfeld, Ed Wood) pens a sprightly tale of Hollywood sex and homicide in Murder Unscripted. Nobody is going to mistake part-time actor, part-time sleuth Eddie Collins for a movie star. Playing in a chicken commercial, Eddie is almost relieved when he gets a call from a bonding company on the hook for an unfinished film called Flames of Desire. The movie’s female lead is dead under mysterious circumstances—which would be bad enough. Worse, the actress is Eddie’s ex-wife. As a second body turns up, Eddie scrambles to expose one of Tinseltown’s dirty little secrets: what some people will do to sleep with a star. If Eddie isn’t careful, his next “exit, stage left” will be permanent. Says Michael Connelly: “I like this character Eddie Collins. He’s tough, funny, and has a classic private eye’s world-weary wisdom. I hope to see more of him.” Adds Mystery Scene's Betty Webb: "So entertaining I wished it had continued for at least another hundred pages. . . . Purrs along fast and smooth, and the ending delivers a sweet surprise."
ASIN: 1935797190
VSKU: BVV.1935797190.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Rosengren, Clive
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.