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New York Times BestsellerAward-winning and New York Times bestselling author Laura Lippmans Tess Monaghan - first introduced in the classic Baltimore Blues - must protect an up-and-coming Hollywood actress, but when murder strikes on a TV set, the unflappable PI discovers everyones got a secret."[A] welcome addition to Tess Monaghans adventures and an insightful look at the desperation that drives those grasping for a shot at fame and those who will do anything to keep it." - San Francisco ChronicleWhen private investigator Tess Monaghan literally runs into the crew of the fledgling TV series Mann of Steel while sculling, she expects sharp words and evil looks, not an assignment. But the company has been plagued by a series of disturbing incidents since its arrival on location in Baltimore: bad press, union threats, and small, costly on-set "accidents" that have wreaked havoc with its shooting schedule. As a result, Manns creator, Flip Tumulty, the son of a Hollywood legend, is worried for the safety of his young female lead, Selene Waites, and asks Tess to serve as her bodyguard. Tumultys concern may be well founded. Recently, a Baltimore man was discovered dead in his home, surrounded by photos of the beautiful - if difficult - aspiring star.In the past, Tess has had enough trouble guarding her own body. Keeping a spoiled movie princess under wraps may be more than she can handle since Selene is not as naive as everyone seems to think, and instead is quite devious. Once Tess gets a taste of this world of make-believe - with their vanities, their self-serving agendas, and their remarkably skewed visions of reality - shes just about ready to throw in the towel. But shes pulled back in when a grisly on-set murder occurs, threatening to topple the wall of secrets surrounding Mann of Steel aslives, dreams, and careers are scattered among the ruins.
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Since her debut in 1997, New York Times bestseller Laura Lippman has been recognized as one of the most gifted and versatile crime novelists working today. Her series novels, stand-alones and short stories have all won major awards, including the Edgar and the Anthony, and her work is published in more than 20 countries. A former Baltimore Sun journalist, she has written for the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, O, The Oprah Magazine, Real Simple, Glamour and Longreads. "Simply one of our best novelists, period," the Washington Post said upon the publication of the ground-breaking What the Dead Know. She lives in Baltimore and New Orleans with her family. Follow me:Website: www.lauralippman.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/lauralippman/Instagram: www.instagram.com/lauramlippman/Twitter: www.twitter.com/LauraMLippman
