Synopses & Reviews
“engaging as always.”—Charlotte News Observer
Sheila Dunham is the, famously offensive host of Americas Next Superstar. Celebrity gossip columnists love her. The female contestants on her new reality television show? Not so much. On the first day of shooting, someone fires a gun at her…and misses her. But the woman arrested at the scene isnt involved with the show—and no one knows how she even got past security.
“Theres no slowing this sleuth down.”—Rocky Mountain News
The house where the shows being filmed belongs to the family of Bennis Hannaford, wife of Gregor Demarkian. A former FBI profiler, Gregor has no interest in getting involved in all this Sheila-shooting nonsense. Besides, he has other important business to attend to: The Very Old Ladies in his Armenian-American neighborhood are concerned about a stranger seen at the home of Sophie Mgrdchian, a Very Old Recluse…who is soon found fighting for her last breath. Meanwhile, , the filming of Americas Next Superstar is once again interrupted by gunfire—and this time, its fatal. But the victim is not Sheila Dunham. Yet.
“HADDAMS take on reality TV is fresh and entertaining, and (as usual) the mystery is sharply plotted.”—Booklist
Review
“Outstanding...Haddam has few peers at misdirection, and she celverly satirizes the reality show industry while continuing to add depth to her lead.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Haddams series characters are engaging as always, including Demarkians quirkly Armenian neighborhood, which has enough character to count as one.”—Charlotte News Observer
“Her take on reality TV, its egos and backstage battles, is fresh and entertaining, and (as usual) the mystery is sharply plotted. Eventually Haddam may have to deal with the fact that Demarkians age will prevent him from continuing to solve crimes, but lets hope thats not for a while yet.”—Booklist
"Haddam gleefully satirizes reality TV and offers a well though out appreciation of Agatha Christies novels, which she lets Demarkian savor for the first time.”—Kirkus Reviews
Review
“Outstanding...Haddam has few peers at misdirection, and she celverly satirizes the reality show industry while continuing to add depth to her lead.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Haddams series characters are engaging as always, including Demarkians quirkly Armenian neighborhood, which has enough character to count as one.”—Charlotte News Observer
“Her take on reality TV, its egos and backstage battles, is fresh and entertaining, and (as usual) the mystery is sharply plotted. Eventually Haddam may have to deal with the fact that Demarkians age will prevent him from continuing to solve crimes, but lets hope thats not for a while yet.”—Booklist
"Haddam gleefully satirizes reality TV and offers a well though out appreciation of Agatha Christies novels, which she lets Demarkian savor for the first time.”—Kirkus Reviews
Synopsis
Sheila Dunham is the, famously offensive host of Americas Next Superstar. Celebrity gossip columnists love her. The female contestants on her new reality television show? Not so much. On the first day of shooting, someone fires a gun at her…and misses her. But the woman arrested at the scene isnt involved with the show—and no one knows how she even got past security.
The house where the shows being filmed belongs to the family of Bennis Hannaford, wife of Gregor Demarkian. A former FBI profiler, Gregor has no interest in getting involved in all this Sheila-shooting nonsense. Besides, he has other important business to attend to: The Very Old Ladies in his Armenian-American neighborhood are concerned about a stranger seen at the home of Sophie Mgrdchian, a Very Old Recluse…who is soon found fighting for her last breath. Meanwhile, , the filming of Americas Next Superstar is once again interrupted by gunfire—and this time, its fatal. But the victim is not Sheila Dunham. Yet.
About the Author
JANE HADDAM is the author of more than twenty novels and is a finalist for both the Edgar and Anthony Awards. She lives in Litchfield Country, Connecticut.
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www.blog.janehaddam.com