El dúo de autores Renee Patrick es el seudónimo de los autores casados Rosemarie y Vince Keenan. Rosemarie aporta experiencia como administradora de investigación y poeta a su colaboración, mientras que Vince enriquece su obra como guionista y periodista. Sus obras conjuntas fusionan así diversas perspectivas y estilos literarios.
1940, Los Angeles. Hollywood's famous gossip columnist, Lorna Whitcomb, has summoned sleuthing duo Lillian Frost and Edith Head to her office. Tipster Glenn Hoyle has been murdered and Lorna's 'leg man' Sam Simcoe is the LAPD's only suspect. Sam is sure Glenn had uncovered an explosive story. Was it just idle gossip, or could it explain his murder?
1939, Los Angeles. Lillian Frost is shocked when her friend Edith Head hands her the script to a new film, based on a real bank robbery that occurred in 1936. Lillian's beau, LAPD detective Gene Morrow, was one of the officers on that case. It seems the scriptwriter has put Gene at the centre of a scandal, twisting fact with fiction - or has he?
Recognized as one of the best books of 2017 by the Seattle Times, this work stands out for its compelling narrative and engaging themes. It delves into intricate character dynamics and explores profound emotional journeys, making it both a thought-provoking and captivating read. The author skillfully weaves together elements of personal growth and societal issues, inviting readers to reflect deeply on the experiences portrayed within its pages.
1939, Los Angeles. Marion Davies, one of Hollywood's leading ladies, has received poison pen letters highlighting an embarrassing event in her past from the mysterious 'Argus'. Lillian Frost and her partner-in-crime Edith Head try to expose the writer before they expose Marion, but are drawn into increasingly dangerous and disturbing territory .