by Susan Dunlap
First published 1994
A stunt artist falls to her death on a movie set, and what looks like a tragic accident strikes private investigator Kiernan O'Shaughnessy as something more sinister. The young woman's fatal plunge happened during filming, but O'Shaughnessy suspects foul play lurks behind the cameras. She begins digging into the film industry's hidden corners, questioning cast and crew members who may know more than they're revealing. As O'Shaughnessy investigates, she discovers that Hollywood's glamorous facade conceals ruthless ambition and deadly secrets. The movie business attracts people willing to do anything for fame and fortune, and someone may have murdered the stunt artist to protect their interests. O'Shaughnessy must navigate the treacherous world of film production, where professional rivalries and personal vendettas create motives for murder. The investigation forces her to confront the brutal realities that exist behind the entertainment industry's polished image.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, thriller, detective, action
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: investigation, murder-mystery, professional-rivalry
Setting: Hollywood
264 pages · Hardcover · Delacorte Press