by George Baxt
First published 1998
Clark Gable adjusts his bow tie as Atlanta prepares for the grand premiere of "Gone with the Wind." But back in Hollywood, a sinister pattern emerges. Someone is systematically kidnapping the children of movie stars, sending shockwaves through the film community. Gable finds himself drawn into the investigation alongside his charismatic wife, Carole Lombard. The couple must navigate the glittering but dangerous world of studio politics and celebrity secrets as they pursue leads through soundstages and mansion parties. Each new clue brings them closer to a predator who sees star children as trophies. With the premiere looming and more families at risk, Gable and Lombard race against time to stop the kidnapper before another child disappears. The case tests not only their detective skills but also their marriage as they confront the dark underbelly of their glamorous world.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, mystery, crime, thriller, detective
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: amateur-detective, celebrity-sleuth, enemies-to-lovers
Setting: Atlanta, Hollywood
Period: Gone with the Wind Premiere
311 pages · Hardcover · Thorndike Pr
Content warnings: kidnapping