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Saving Susy Sweetchild
Emma Blackstone and her silent movie-star sister-in-law, Kitty, investigate the kidnapping of a child star in this thrilling historical mystery set in 1920s Hollywood. "Hambly crafts a fast-paced mystery infused with Hollywood flapper flair" Booklist LA, 1924. Assistant and occasional script doctor Emma Blackstone is working on the set of a new big-budget Western movie, Our Tiny Miracle, alongside her glamorous sister-in-law Kitty and seven-year-old lead actress, Susy Sweetchild. When the child star is nearly killed during a dangerous stunt scene, Emma is shocked by Susy's mother's indifference--she seems only to care that her daughter finishes the job. Things take an even darker turn when both Susy and her mother are kidnapped! The ransom note says to keep the cops out of it . . . or else. It's up to Emma and Kitty to find them. As they descend into the twisted world behind the glitz and glam of the movie industry, the stakes--and the ransom demands--continue to rise. Can they track Susy down before it's too late? Or will Emma be forced to rewrite Our Tiny Miracle with a far more tragic ending . . .? 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: Sep 3rd, 2024
- Pages: 256
- Language: English
- Edition: Main - undefined
- Dimensions: 8.60in - 5.50in - 0.90in - 0.80lb
- EAN: 9781448311057
- Categories: • Mystery & Detective - Historical• Mystery & Detective - Women Sleuths• Performing Arts - Film, Television & Radio
Praise for this book
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"
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 of One Extra Corpse"
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 of One Extra Corpse"
A wild lineup of possible killers mingles with historically accurate info in a fast-paced mystery-- "Kirkus Reviews on One Extra Corpse"
This splendid romp is sure to win Hambly new fans-- "Publishers Weekly Starred Review of Scandal in Babylon"
Exhilarating, exasperating, and dangerous . . . A sparkling series launch featuring Hollywood hijinks and a clever sleuth-- "Kirkus Reviews on Scandal in Babylon"
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"
A fine entry in impressive series-- "Booklist on House of the Patriarch"
A must-read-- "Booklist Starred Review of Lady of Perdition"
Riveting-- "Kirkus Reviews on Lady of Perdition"
Exciting adventures and thorny mysteries gain gravitas from pointed social commentary-- "Kirkus Reviews"
Vividly evoking the myriad intricacies of the silent-film industry and the shifting fortunes of its players, Hambly crafts a fast-paced mystery infused with Hollywood flapper flair
-- "Booklist"