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Alexis Parker #15
Purview of Flashbulbs
Hollywood - the glitz, the glamour, and a threatening stalker. Is it all just part of the limelight?
Working in the private sector has its perks, but boring cases isn't one of them. The most dangerous thing about Alexis Parker's latest P.I. gig is the selection of foods at craft services, or so she's been told. Hired as a technical consultant, Alex is supposed to give Dinah Allen, the newest Hollywood It girl, an insider's look at what it means to be a woman in the FBI, but the last thing Alex wants to do is revisit traumatic experiences for someone's entertainment.
When strange things start happening on set, Alex finds herself in the midst of an investigation. Dinah has a past that might be coming back to haunt her. There's a fine line between crazed fan and stalker, and whoever's obsessed with Dinah just crossed that line.
Working in the private sector has its perks, but boring cases isn't one of them. The most dangerous thing about Alexis Parker's latest P.I. gig is the selection of foods at craft services, or so she's been told. Hired as a technical consultant, Alex is supposed to give Dinah Allen, the newest Hollywood It girl, an insider's look at what it means to be a woman in the FBI, but the last thing Alex wants to do is revisit traumatic experiences for someone's entertainment.
When strange things start happening on set, Alex finds herself in the midst of an investigation. Dinah has a past that might be coming back to haunt her. There's a fine line between crazed fan and stalker, and whoever's obsessed with Dinah just crossed that line.
311 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 28, 2019
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G.K. Parks
79 books191 followersG.K. Parks has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History. After spending some time in law school, G.K. changed paths and earned a Master of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Now, that education is being put to use, creating a fictional world based upon years of study and research.
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My books:
All of my books can be read as standalone novels, but for those who like to know the proper order, I've included it below.
The Alexis Parker Prequel series:
1) Assignment Zero
2) Agent Prerogative
3) The Final Chapter
**note all three are combined in the full-length novel Outcomes and Perspective**
The Alexis Parker series:
1) Likely Suspects
2) The Warhol Incident
3) Mimicry of Banshees
4) Suspicion of Murder
5) Racing Through Darkness
6) Camels and Corpses
7) Lack of Jurisdiction
8) Dying for a Fix
9) Intended Target
10) Muffled Echoes
11) Crisis of Conscience
12) Misplaced Trust
13) Whitewashed Lies
14) On Tilt
15) Purview of Flashbulbs
16) The Long Game
17) Burning Embers
18) Thick Fog
19) Warning Signs
20) Past Crimes
21) Sinister Secret
22) Zero Sum
23) Buried Alive
24) Trouble Brewing
The Julian Mercer series:
1) Condemned
2) Betrayal
3) Subversion
4) Reparation
5) Retaliation
6) Hunting Grounds
The Liv DeMarco series:
1) Dangerous Stakes
2) Operations Stakeout
3) Unforeseen Danger
4) Deadly Dealings
5) High Risk
6) Fatal Mistake
7) Imminent Threat
8) Mistaken Identity
9) Malicious Intent
10) Controlled Burn
Cross Security Investigations:
1) Fallen Angel
2) Calculated Risk
Visit my Amazon author page and follow me on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/G.K.-Parks/e/B...
Find me on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/LikelySuspects
Follow me on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/g.k.parks/
Follow me on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/GKParks
My books:
All of my books can be read as standalone novels, but for those who like to know the proper order, I've included it below.
The Alexis Parker Prequel series:
1) Assignment Zero
2) Agent Prerogative
3) The Final Chapter
**note all three are combined in the full-length novel Outcomes and Perspective**
The Alexis Parker series:
1) Likely Suspects
2) The Warhol Incident
3) Mimicry of Banshees
4) Suspicion of Murder
5) Racing Through Darkness
6) Camels and Corpses
7) Lack of Jurisdiction
8) Dying for a Fix
9) Intended Target
10) Muffled Echoes
11) Crisis of Conscience
12) Misplaced Trust
13) Whitewashed Lies
14) On Tilt
15) Purview of Flashbulbs
16) The Long Game
17) Burning Embers
18) Thick Fog
19) Warning Signs
20) Past Crimes
21) Sinister Secret
22) Zero Sum
23) Buried Alive
24) Trouble Brewing
The Julian Mercer series:
1) Condemned
2) Betrayal
3) Subversion
4) Reparation
5) Retaliation
6) Hunting Grounds
The Liv DeMarco series:
1) Dangerous Stakes
2) Operations Stakeout
3) Unforeseen Danger
4) Deadly Dealings
5) High Risk
6) Fatal Mistake
7) Imminent Threat
8) Mistaken Identity
9) Malicious Intent
10) Controlled Burn
Cross Security Investigations:
1) Fallen Angel
2) Calculated Risk
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September 22, 2019
When Alex is sent to a movie set as a consultant for Cross security, she’s bored, wary, and altogether dissatisfied. Then the woman she’s consulting for, Dinah, receives unwanted flowers for a second time, and a stalker is born.
As the threats escalate, Lucien, her boss, wants Alex to investigate, but secretly, so the press don’t get wind of what’s going on.
Intermingled is the fact that Martin is somehow involved with Dinah, and even when Alex believes he’s not cheating, things are still suspicious.
Martin is a stalwart, a sweet man who loves Alex entirely. She has a harder time saying she loves him, but she’s proving she can change and not run away.
Fun plot on a movie set, and I had my own suspicions about the identity of the stalker, which turned out to be right. Interesting read.
KU
As the threats escalate, Lucien, her boss, wants Alex to investigate, but secretly, so the press don’t get wind of what’s going on.
Intermingled is the fact that Martin is somehow involved with Dinah, and even when Alex believes he’s not cheating, things are still suspicious.
Martin is a stalwart, a sweet man who loves Alex entirely. She has a harder time saying she loves him, but she’s proving she can change and not run away.
Fun plot on a movie set, and I had my own suspicions about the identity of the stalker, which turned out to be right. Interesting read.
KU
March 30, 2019
Behind the masks
G.K. Parks has written another case for Alex to immerse herself in, using her training and instinct to pull tiny clues together to find a dangerous stalker. Since I have zero interest in the television snd movie industry, I'm still not surprised that the plot, characters and intensity kept me interested until the not so surprising end. Alex is complicated and driven and a character I sometimes don't like, but her relationship with James Martin has, from the beginning, let readers watch the healing power of love and commitment change their lives. The first book in this series remains my favorite because it drew me in to the world of the investigator and the rich guy but each new book continues to offer quality characters and exciting plots.
G.K. Parks has written another case for Alex to immerse herself in, using her training and instinct to pull tiny clues together to find a dangerous stalker. Since I have zero interest in the television snd movie industry, I'm still not surprised that the plot, characters and intensity kept me interested until the not so surprising end. Alex is complicated and driven and a character I sometimes don't like, but her relationship with James Martin has, from the beginning, let readers watch the healing power of love and commitment change their lives. The first book in this series remains my favorite because it drew me in to the world of the investigator and the rich guy but each new book continues to offer quality characters and exciting plots.
March 30, 2019
A surfiet of egos
A story set amongst celebrities, who will do anything to put a positive spin on whatever occurs.
Not as good as other novels in this series, felt the author had little tolerance for her character's excesses, but was a shade wary to be as blunt & direct as normal - is there a movie deal in the ether?
I.did wonder how often the author got annoyed or frustrated with her characters lacking the gumption to lash out verbally.
I felt Lance's electrocution was a release for G K Parks, enough was enough. His punishment for being so obnoxious.
I know characters tend to tread their own path, for many novelists the planned path is deviated from by the natural development of the subject.
A story set amongst celebrities, who will do anything to put a positive spin on whatever occurs.
Not as good as other novels in this series, felt the author had little tolerance for her character's excesses, but was a shade wary to be as blunt & direct as normal - is there a movie deal in the ether?
I.did wonder how often the author got annoyed or frustrated with her characters lacking the gumption to lash out verbally.
I felt Lance's electrocution was a release for G K Parks, enough was enough. His punishment for being so obnoxious.
I know characters tend to tread their own path, for many novelists the planned path is deviated from by the natural development of the subject.
February 20, 2021
Flash bulbs 15
Alex and Martin have secrets because of the same woman. She's an actress and her client for Cross Security and an old friend who got her start designing for his mother. They've both signed a nondisclosure agreement. The actress is being stalked and it takes a lot of twists and turns and Alex getting shot to find who it was. Martin is brokering a deal with a designer through the actress to get his mother's portfolio back and succeeds. They have disclosed everything to each other and are building their trust some more.
Alex and Martin have secrets because of the same woman. She's an actress and her client for Cross Security and an old friend who got her start designing for his mother. They've both signed a nondisclosure agreement. The actress is being stalked and it takes a lot of twists and turns and Alex getting shot to find who it was. Martin is brokering a deal with a designer through the actress to get his mother's portfolio back and succeeds. They have disclosed everything to each other and are building their trust some more.
May 2, 2020
As always an awesome advenutre
I have read this series each book in one sitting and it never gets dull. Alexis is a formidable enemy to come against and she is relentless until she gets to the truth!! Her relationship with James Martin with it's hot romance and turbulant problems just adds to the adventure. Bravo!!!
I have read this series each book in one sitting and it never gets dull. Alexis is a formidable enemy to come against and she is relentless until she gets to the truth!! Her relationship with James Martin with it's hot romance and turbulant problems just adds to the adventure. Bravo!!!
March 29, 2021
This book is not my favorite at all. In fact, I almost disliked this one completely. The only saving grace was how it turned out in the end, and the hero apologizing. The case was interesting, but the drama with the hero and heroine was completely stupid and pointless.
May 19, 2023
More of Martin.
Love all your books. Have read the series up to this point and have all the books to finish it. Love the mystery and romance. Want the romance to continue therefore I want more of Martin and happiness and love.
Love all your books. Have read the series up to this point and have all the books to finish it. Love the mystery and romance. Want the romance to continue therefore I want more of Martin and happiness and love.
August 31, 2023
Purview of Flashbulbs
This is a great thriller. I loved it. I keeps you in suspense until the very end. This is a book I could not put down. I highly recommend this book and series.
This is a great thriller. I loved it. I keeps you in suspense until the very end. This is a book I could not put down. I highly recommend this book and series.
November 5, 2023
the best series
This book was one of my favorites from the series. Finally, Martin and Alexis might get it right. The careers of these two are constantly getting in the way and yet they both make the series interesting for the reader.
This book was one of my favorites from the series. Finally, Martin and Alexis might get it right. The careers of these two are constantly getting in the way and yet they both make the series interesting for the reader.
February 21, 2025
Incredibly well written
I have never been disappointed with a book by G K Parks. What a wonderful author! I have greatly enjoyed each book in this series. (Alex Parker mysteries). I highly recommend this book and also this author.
I have never been disappointed with a book by G K Parks. What a wonderful author! I have greatly enjoyed each book in this series. (Alex Parker mysteries). I highly recommend this book and also this author.
January 16, 2026
Fantastic series
At the time of this review, there are 27 books in this series. I am now reading this series for the second time. I absolutely devour this series. It is exciting and suspense filled. I love the characters and the plot lines. I highly recommend this series.
At the time of this review, there are 27 books in this series. I am now reading this series for the second time. I absolutely devour this series. It is exciting and suspense filled. I love the characters and the plot lines. I highly recommend this series.
April 1, 2019
Boring!
This has not been one of the better books. The perpetrator
was known to me very early. This book was so predictable that it's a miracle I finished it. Too boring.
This has not been one of the better books. The perpetrator
was known to me very early. This book was so predictable that it's a miracle I finished it. Too boring.
January 16, 2020
Outstanding! Continues to amaze with character development! This is my favorite of the series!
August 20, 2020
Alexis Parker Series
The more I read this series the more I enjoy the characters in the books . they are very well put together.
The more I read this series the more I enjoy the characters in the books . they are very well put together.
September 7, 2023
Film Making
The plot carried a lot of clean cut activity and not a bunch of shoot "em up stuff. Could have had a little more action
The plot carried a lot of clean cut activity and not a bunch of shoot "em up stuff. Could have had a little more action
March 25, 2024
to long to get ther
All though the story was interesting, I felt it was too drawn out. I already had my suspicions at about less than halfway who was the problem.
All though the story was interesting, I felt it was too drawn out. I already had my suspicions at about less than halfway who was the problem.
April 18, 2024
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This 15th book in Alex’s series took me for a spin and I seriously wanted to maim Martin for his shadiness when it started out.
This 15th book in Alex’s series took me for a spin and I seriously wanted to maim Martin for his shadiness when it started out.
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