Susan Kandel Bücher

Ein Exmodel, ihr Faible für Perry Mason und ein ungeklärter Mordfall. Cece Caruso, ehemalige Schönheitskönigin aus New Jersey, verfasst Biografien von Krimiautoren. Allerdings will die Biografie über den Perry-Mason-Erfinder Erle Stanley Gardner seit Tagen keine Form annehmen. Bei ihren Recherchen stößt sie auf einen Brief, den Gardner vor vierzig Jahren erhalten hat. Der wegen Mordes an seiner Frau verurteilte Joseph Albacco beteuert darin seine Unschuld und bittet Gardner um Hilfe, doch vergeblich. Fest entschlossen, die Wahrheit herauszufinden gerät Cece in einen immer tiefer werdenden Sog aus Intrigen.

Set in a suspense-themed housing development near the Mojave Desert, the story follows mystery biographer Cece Caruso as she promotes the grand opening. Planning a play centered around the iconic sleuth Miss Marple, Cece's event takes a dark turn when a leading actress is found dead. As chaos ensues, Cece must navigate the unfolding mystery amidst the backdrop of the new community, blending elements of intrigue and drama.

Cece Caruso, a mystery biographer with a passion for vintage clothing, finds herself in turmoil after abruptly canceling her wedding and struggling to complete her overdue biography on Alfred Hitchcock. As she navigates her personal and professional crises, Cece's journey delves into themes of self-discovery and the complexities of relationships, all while balancing her sleuthing instincts.

Dreama Black, raised in a legacy of groupies, navigates her life in the shadow of fame, struggling with her identity as the muse to a Grammy-winning ex. Despite her connections to L.A.'s rock scene, she feels destined to linger on the outskirts of celebrity, grappling with the challenges of being almost famous. This exploration of ambition and legacy highlights the complexities of personal relationships within the glamorous yet superficial world of music.