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One Extra Corpse
Hollywood intrigue, glamor . . . and murder! Enter the roaring twenties in this thrilling historical mystery set in 1920s Hollywood. "Excellent . . . Everything feels just right: the characters are abundantly human, the mystery is beautifully constructed, and the Hollywood milieu is vividly realized" Booklist Starred Review LA, 1924. Between her new job writing painfully historically inaccurate scenes for Foremost Studios and wrangling her silent movie star sister-in-law Kitty out of the arms of her many suitors, young British widow Emma Blackstone is settling into new her life in the golden state of California. So, when another one of Kitty's old flames, renowned film director Ernst Zapolya, calls Emma and tells her it's imperative that he meet with Kitty that morning, she's not surprised. Until, that is, he adds that lives depend on it. What can have scared him so badly--and what on earth does Kitty have to do with it? When Kitty and Emma arrive at the set of Ernst's extravagant new movie, they make a shocking--and deadly--discovery. Will they stay alive long enough to solve the murderous puzzle? The gripping Silver Screen historical mystery series from New York Times bestselling author Barbara Hambly brings the sights and sounds of golden-age Hollywood to life. Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Winspear and Carola Dunn. --- Read the full Silver Screen historical mystery series: Scandal in Babylon
One Extra Corpse
Saving Susy Sweetchild
One Extra Corpse
Saving Susy Sweetchild
Book Details
- Publisher: Severn House
- Publish Date: Mar 7th, 2023
- Pages: 256
- Language: English
- Edition: Main - undefined
- Dimensions: 8.50in - 5.60in - 1.00in - 0.95lb
- EAN: 9780727850799
- Categories: • Mystery & Detective - Historical• Mystery & Detective - Women Sleuths
About the Author
Hambly, Barbara: - Barbara Hambly, though a native of Southern California, lived in New Orleans for many years while married to the late science fiction writer George Alec Effinger. Hambly holds a degree in medieval history from the University of California and has written novels in numerous genres.
Praise for this book
Exhilarating, exasperating, and dangerous . . . A sparkling series launch featuring Hollywood hijinks and a clever sleuth-- "Kirkus Reviews on Scandal in Babylon"
Riveting-- "Kirkus Reviews on Lady of Perdition"
Outstanding . . . Hambly's masterful historical detail, scrupulous character portrayal, and psychological analysis of human frailties contribute handsomely to her storytelling-- "Publishers Weekly Starred Review of House of the Patriarch"
Emma feels fresh: not merely another flapper-era amateur sleuth, but rather a vibrant, intelligent woman with whom readers will enjoy spending time-- "Booklist on Scandal in Babylon"
A fine entry in impressive series-- "Booklist on House of the Patriarch"
A must-read-- "Booklist Starred Review of Lady of Perdition"
This splendid romp is sure to win Hambly new fans-- "Publishers Weekly Starred Review of Scandal in Babylon"
Hambly's outstanding sequel to 2021's Scandal in Babylon showcases the author's wit and her compassion for the underdog-- "Publishers Weekly Starred Review"
A wild lineup of possible killers mingles with historically accurate info in a fast-paced mystery-- "Kirkus Reviews"
Everything feels just right: the characters are abundantly human, the mystery is beautifully constructed, and the Hollywood milieu is vividly realized-- "Booklist Starred Review"