Death Upon a Star - (Evelyn Galloway Mystery) by Amy Patricia Meade (Hardcover)

About the Book

"1939, Los Angeles. Evelyn Galloway can't believe her luck! On her first day in LA, she lands her dream job of script supervisor, and on the hottest film in town - Hitchcock's adaptation of Rebecca. But her good fortune quickly changes when a legendary actor cancels their lunch the following day and is found murdered at home. Evelyn realizes she could be a witness to the crime, having passed the bungalow's grounds on her way home the night before. Who was the man looking upset in a gazebo? And why was movie starlet Madeleine Nabors running wildly away from the scene? When the tabloid reports contradict what Evelyn saw with her own eyes, she soon finds herself pitted against powerful studio bosses and unscrupulous journalists as she races to uncover the truth"--

Book Synopsis

Be careful what you wish for . . . Introducing Hollywood script supervisor Evelyn Galloway, who's drawn into a murder investigation after landing her dream job on the set of Hitchcock's Rebecca.

1939, Los Angeles. Evelyn Galloway can't believe her luck! On her first day in LA, she lands her dream job of script supervisor, and on the hottest film in town - Hitchcock's adaptation of Rebecca. But her good fortune quickly changes when a legendary actor cancels their lunch the following day and is found murdered at home.

Evelyn realizes she could be a witness to the crime, having passed the bungalow's grounds on her way home the night before. Who was the man looking upset in a gazebo? And why was movie starlet Madeleine Nabors running wildly away from the scene?

When the tabloid reports contradict what Evelyn saw with her own eyes, she soon finds herself pitted against powerful studio bosses and unscrupulous journalists as she races to uncover the truth.

A charmingly gripping historical cozy featuring obsession, power and murder, perfect for fans of Verity Bright and Nicola Upson's SHOT WITH CRIMSON.

Review Quotes

Nostalgic, sweet, and glamorous . . . A pleasure to read-- "Booklist"

A charming, well-plotted series launch . . . Delightful-- "Publishers Weekly"

The presence of actual famous stars and studio heads adds glamour to a complex mystery-- "Kirkus Reviews"

A good-natured look at a pretty mean-spirited crime-- "Kirkus Reviews"

Charming-- "Library Journal on Of Mushrooms and Matrimony"

Fans of the series will enjoy the camaraderie and supportiveness between Tish and recurring characters, as well as the delicious menu cooked up for the upcoming holiday-- "Library Journal"

Foodies and cozy lovers will enjoy both the puzzle and the recipes-- "Kirkus Reviews on Of Mushrooms and Matrimony"

Foodies will enjoy the cooking tips along with a tricky mystery and hints of romance to come-- "Kirkus Reviews on The Curse of the Cherry Pie"

Meade keeps the reader guessing to the end. Established fans and newcomers alike will adore this cozy-- "Publishers Weekly on From Ladle to Grave"

Memorable characters, gentle humor, clever plot, and intriguing relationships . . . make this a story fans of cozy mysteries will enjoy-- "Booklist on Cold Turkey "

Old movie buffs will love this look back at the Golden Age of Hollywood, and cheer on a sleuth who proves as cunning as her legendary boss, Alfred Hitchcock-- "Alyssa Maxwell, author of The Gilded Newport mysteries"

Tish is the ideal cozy heroine-clever and sensible, with just the right amount of daring-- "Publishers Weekly on Of Mushrooms and Matrimony"

Will charm you to the very last page-- "Terrie Farley Moran, award-winning author of the Murder, She Wrote books"