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Silent Siren
Welcome back to 1946 Hollywood!
Rex Horne, ex-Air Force pilot turned private detective, has been thrust into the headlines since his first big case. But it doesn't take long for the spotlight to shift to someone else. Actress Caroline Lake has been exposed as a fraud, stealing a young lounge singer's voice for her new film adaptation of the hit musical Bloomer Girl. While Miss Lake has gone into hiding, the lounge singer in question approaches Rex with a proposition to find her. But the woman isn't searching for royalties. It seems Miss Lake wasn't content with only stealing the young woman's voice. She also ran away with the singer's husband.
Now Rex must track down an actress in exile and a man with more secrets than he can handle.
A fast-paced page-turner, perfect for fans of James Ellroy and Agatha Christie.
What readers are saying about The HOLLYWOODLAND Mysteries:
"I felt transported in time, watching this story unfold in black and white as I read with anticipation of what will happen next. Not being afraid to tackle hard issues and attitudes of that time, Macdonald offers a world you can get lost in." Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars
This debut from author A. G. Macdonald. He is a geek that loves all things film (both modern and classic). His debut novel, Cinderella: Dead at 25! was inspired by his love of classic Hollywood films like Sunset Boulevard, Casablanca, and The Thin Man.
Rex Horne, ex-Air Force pilot turned private detective, has been thrust into the headlines since his first big case. But it doesn't take long for the spotlight to shift to someone else. Actress Caroline Lake has been exposed as a fraud, stealing a young lounge singer's voice for her new film adaptation of the hit musical Bloomer Girl. While Miss Lake has gone into hiding, the lounge singer in question approaches Rex with a proposition to find her. But the woman isn't searching for royalties. It seems Miss Lake wasn't content with only stealing the young woman's voice. She also ran away with the singer's husband.
Now Rex must track down an actress in exile and a man with more secrets than he can handle.
A fast-paced page-turner, perfect for fans of James Ellroy and Agatha Christie.
What readers are saying about The HOLLYWOODLAND Mysteries:
"I felt transported in time, watching this story unfold in black and white as I read with anticipation of what will happen next. Not being afraid to tackle hard issues and attitudes of that time, Macdonald offers a world you can get lost in." Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars
This debut from author A. G. Macdonald. He is a geek that loves all things film (both modern and classic). His debut novel, Cinderella: Dead at 25! was inspired by his love of classic Hollywood films like Sunset Boulevard, Casablanca, and The Thin Man.
217 pages, Paperback
Published April 8, 2022
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A.G. Macdonald
12 books33 followersA G Macdonald writes his novels because he couldn't imagine a world where he didn't. His dark books explore corners of the world where others may not tread, with surreal imagery and cryptic literary puzzles just waiting for readers to piece together.
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