This well-written mystery/suspense novel was a delightful change of pace from my usual thriller reads, as it had cozy mystery vibes, but with several murders!
A young aspiring actress is troubled over the disturbing murder scene she acts out in her acting class. Exhausted after a long day, she returns to her empty apartment and prepares for bed, not realizing that she is about to reenact that scene in real life!
After a string of seemingly unconnected Hollywood murders, a witness in the Cassie Garrison case makes an observation that cues Detectives Blade and Parker onto the other murders. Working with a team of detectives, Blade and Parker compare notes and come up with an action plan to zero in on a clever killer.
Meanwhile the killer is stalking another victim! Will the detectives figure out the killer’s identity before another young actress dies?
This story alternates between Detective Emma’s viewpoint and the third person perspective of the other detectives, and at times, the murderer. The action moves quickly with short chapters. I thought the storyline was original and intriguing. I was certain I knew who the killer was, (but I was so wrong!) and I had to keep reading to the startling conclusion to see if there would be another victim. I also particularly enjoyed that one of the detectives was a Christian and his character and beliefs were subtly worked into the storyline without being overpowering.
I really liked the main characters, Detectives Emma Blade and Matt Parker and I hope there will be more books with this likable pair of detectives.
My sincere thanks to @rrbooktours for my digital copy and my spot on this tour. My thoughts are my own.
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This well-written mystery/suspense novel was a delightful change of pace from my usual thriller reads, as it had cozy mystery vibes, but with several murders!A young aspiring actress is troubled over the disturbing murder scene she acts out in her acting class. Exhausted after a long day, she returns to her empty apartment and prepares for bed, not realizing that she is about to reenact that scene in real life!After a string of seemingly unconnected Hollywood murders, a witness in the Cassie Garrison case makes an observation that cues Detectives Blade and Parker onto the other murders. Working with a team of detectives, Blade and Parker compare notes and come up with an action plan to zero in on a clever killer.Meanwhile the killer is stalking another victim! Will the detectives figure out the killer’s identity before another young actress dies?This story alternates between Detective Emma’s viewpoint and the third person perspective of the other detectives, and at times, the murderer. The action moves quickly with short chapters. I thought the storyline was original and intriguing. I was certain I knew who the killer was, (but I was so wrong!) and I had to keep reading to the startling conclusion to see if there would be another victim. I also particularly enjoyed that one of the detectives was a Christian and his character and beliefs were subtly worked into the storyline without being overpowering.I really liked the main characters, Detectives Emma Blade and Matt Parker and I hope there will be more books with this likable pair of detectives.My sincere thanks to @rrbooktours for my digital copy and my spot on this tour. My thoughts are my own.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2022
This well-written mystery/suspense novel was a delightful change of pace from my usual thriller reads, as it had cozy mystery vibes, but with several murders!
A young aspiring actress is troubled over the disturbing murder scene she acts out in her acting class. Exhausted after a long day, she returns to her empty apartment and prepares for bed, not realizing that she is about to reenact that scene in real life!
After a string of seemingly unconnected Hollywood murders, a witness in the Cassie Garrison case makes an observation that cues Detectives Blade and Parker onto the other murders. Working with a team of detectives, Blade and Parker compare notes and come up with an action plan to zero in on a clever killer.
Meanwhile the killer is stalking another victim! Will the detectives figure out the killer’s identity before another young actress dies?
This story alternates between Detective Emma’s viewpoint and the third person perspective of the other detectives, and at times, the murderer. The action moves quickly with short chapters. I thought the storyline was original and intriguing. I was certain I knew who the killer was, (but I was so wrong!) and I had to keep reading to the startling conclusion to see if there would be another victim. I also particularly enjoyed that one of the detectives was a Christian and his character and beliefs were subtly worked into the storyline without being overpowering.
I really liked the main characters, Detectives Emma Blade and Matt Parker and I hope there will be more books with this likable pair of detectives.
My sincere thanks to @rrbooktours for my digital copy and my spot on this tour. My thoughts are my own.
A young aspiring actress is troubled over the disturbing murder scene she acts out in her acting class. Exhausted after a long day, she returns to her empty apartment and prepares for bed, not realizing that she is about to reenact that scene in real life!
After a string of seemingly unconnected Hollywood murders, a witness in the Cassie Garrison case makes an observation that cues Detectives Blade and Parker onto the other murders. Working with a team of detectives, Blade and Parker compare notes and come up with an action plan to zero in on a clever killer.
Meanwhile the killer is stalking another victim! Will the detectives figure out the killer’s identity before another young actress dies?
This story alternates between Detective Emma’s viewpoint and the third person perspective of the other detectives, and at times, the murderer. The action moves quickly with short chapters. I thought the storyline was original and intriguing. I was certain I knew who the killer was, (but I was so wrong!) and I had to keep reading to the startling conclusion to see if there would be another victim. I also particularly enjoyed that one of the detectives was a Christian and his character and beliefs were subtly worked into the storyline without being overpowering.
I really liked the main characters, Detectives Emma Blade and Matt Parker and I hope there will be more books with this likable pair of detectives.
My sincere thanks to @rrbooktours for my digital copy and my spot on this tour. My thoughts are my own.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2020
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Rebecca Kalyani's debut novel, Cut Action Murder. The story is clever and the characters really come to life. This is a great book to enjoy when you're looking for something easy, interesting, and engaging. I personally looked forward to reading this at night with a hot cup of tea to see what happened next. I highly recommend!
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