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HUMAN DOLL: A NOVEL by Mark McLaughlin
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Beautiful cast members and special guests from two TV shows are being killed in bizarre ways. One show is a medical reality show and the other is a talent competition for drag queens. The performers are appalled by the deaths of their friends, and some wonder if they should quit working with the shows. Even if they did, would they still be marked for death?

Male model December Storm frequently appears as a special guest on both shows. The media calls December a ‘human doll’ because he regularly receives procedures to enhance his looks.

December’s life partner, Dr. Gabe Martin, who is also his plastic surgeon, is the host of the medical reality show. December knows that he needs to beware, since he might be the next beautiful person to die. To learn the identity of the killer, he calls upon the assistance of his best friend, an exotic, avant-garde artist with an incredible grasp of futuristic technology….

Bram Stoker Award-winner Mark McLaughlin is the author of the novels, HUMAN DOLL and THE HELL NEXT DOOR, and the story collections, THE WEIRD WORLD OF MARK McLAUGHLIN MEGAPACK®, EMPRESS OF THE LIVING DEAD, BEST LITTLE WITCH-HOUSE IN ARKHAM, and HIDEOUS FACES, BEAUTIFUL SKULLS. Also, Mark has written many Lovecraftian tales, both solo and in collaboration with his best friend, Michael Sheehan, Jr.

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HUMAN DOLL: A NOVEL by Mark McLaughlin
US: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...
Available as a hardcover, paperback, or on Kindle Unlimited.

I once said that "the best whodunnit of all time is 'And Then There Were None' (1945). 'Clue' is just a funny version of the concept." But if I were to count movies that *have yet to be made,* I would say the best would be a movie version of my novel HUMAN DOLL. :-)

Some aspects of the plot resemble the classic giallo format: a nameless killer murders unsuspecting victims, one by one, in unusual ways. But in this story, America’s most beautiful celebrities are being killed off, and the victims are subjected to extreme bodily destruction. These victims are guests or cast members from two TV shows – a medical reality show and a talent competition for drag queens. The performers are appalled by the deaths of their colleagues, and some wonder if they should quit working with the shows. But even if they did, would they still be marked for death?

Male model December Storm appears as a guest on both shows. Dubbed a ‘human doll’ by the media, he regularly receives plastic surgery to enhance his looks. He is the founder of a modeling agency called HeadTurners, and is becoming one of America’s most popular celebrities. A private investigator is hired to look into the murders, and soon, it becomes clear that December needs to beware. He might be the next celebrity to die.

If asked who should play December Storm, I'd have to say: whoever is the most handsome actor in the entertainment industry right now, of course. Is that too much to ask…?

HALLOWEEN KINDLE SALE
This week until Halloween morning, the Kindle version of my novel HUMAN DOLL will be on sale on Amazon for only $0.99 (U.S.) or £0.99 (U.K.). Regular prices: $2.99 (U.S.) or £2.39 (U.K.).

HUMAN DOLL: A NOVEL by Mark McLaughlin.
FREE on Kindle Unlimited: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0863VPT35/
Feel free to visit the HUMAN DOLL Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/HumanDollANo...

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...

Beautiful cast members and special guests from two TV shows are being killed in bizarre ways. One show is a medical reality show and the other is a talent competition for drag queens. The performers are appalled by the deaths of their friends, and some wonder if they should quit working with the shows. Even if they did, would they still be marked for death?

Male model December Storm frequently appears as a special guest on both shows. The media calls December a ‘human doll’ because he regularly receives procedures to enhance his looks.

December’s life partner, Dr. Gabe Martin, who is also his plastic surgeon, is the host of the medical reality show. December knows that he needs to beware, since he might be the next beautiful person to die. To learn the identity of the killer, he calls upon the assistance of his best friend, an exotic, avant-garde artist with an incredible grasp of futuristic technology….

Bram Stoker Award-winner Mark McLaughlin is the author of the novels, HUMAN DOLL, THE HELL NEXT DOOR, and INJECTABLES.

A while back, I was interviewed for a pocast, THE HOLISTIC LIFE COACH, and that interview was recently posted! You'll find a link to it on this page:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
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It was a fun interview -- I've known the host of the podcast, Lisa, for many years, so I feel very comfortable talking with her! :-)



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HUMAN DOLL: A NOVEL by Mark McLaughlin.
Now available as a paperback or hardcover or FREE on Kindle Unlimited: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...