And The Killer Is…
It will be a cold day in San Carmelita before Savannah skips over a high-profile homicide case, especially one attached to a tasty reward. But when 90-year-old former silver screen siren Lucinda Faraday is murdered inside her derelict mansion, serving justice comes with unsavory risks. The fallen star, considered one of the most beautiful women of her time, was found strangled by a pair of vintage stockings amid a hoard of garbage and priceless memorabilia. Now, Lucinda is making headlines again—and, like in the past, her name is connected with the worst kind of scandal . . .
As a quest for answers reveals sleazy secrets about the victim’s history, the Moonlight Magnolia Agency soon discover that corruption, addiction, and blackmail were as rampant in the good old days of Hollywood as in the present—maybe even more so. Balancing a suspect list longer than Lucinda’s acting credits and evidence that could destroy the reputation of people still alive, can Savannah outsmart the culprit before she or someone else gets reduced to tabloid fodder next?
Series: A Savannah Reid Mystery – Book #25
Author: G.A. Mckevett/Sonja Massie
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Publisher: Kensington Book
Page Count: 320
Rating: 
The newest in the “A Savannah Reid Mystery” series comes And The Killer Is…, from Kensington Books. Savannah is at it again, another case, another murder only this time it’s making Hollywood headlines.
Savannah Reid is one of my favorite characters, right after her granny. The characters in this series are welcome at my house anytime. I adore Granny, and all of the Reid kids, well… most of them. I was pleased to see that younger sister Alma makes an appearance in this latest in the long-running series. Even the victim in this book is likable, and the premise of an old Hollywood star is unique and highly enthralling. The setting is as always thought-provoking and described in enough detail that readers will be glad they aren’t there.
Finding an old Hollywood actress dead in a hoarder’s mansion is unique enough, but figuring out who killed her while sifting through all the trash is one of the hardest things Savannah has ever done. The fact that Savannah’s husband is there from the start digging through the mountainous rubble helps. Suspects are varied, all with distinct personalities that are almost as difficult to figure out as the tonnage of garbage in the star’s home. There are plenty of clues and red herrings to go through, and even though most readers will figure who the killer is before the unveiling, they will want to read to the very end to find out why.
This stunning addition is another wonderful book that puts old Hollywood front and center and keeps Savannah on her toes. And The Killer Is… will bring a tear to your eyes, which is not unusual in this series, mainly this is due to Granny. It is heartwarming, endearing, and ultimately a memorable who-dun-it that leaves readers wanting more. I am thrilled with this latest addition and looking forward to more editions.
There are some fantastic series available that will delight readers with a P.I. or other law enforcement characters such as Lee Hollis’ lovely “A Maya and Sandra Mystery” or Jennifer David Hesse’s witchy attorney series “A Wiccan Wheel Mystery”.
About the Author:
Since the publication of her first novel in 1986, Sonja Massie has authored more than 60 published works, including the highly popular and critically acclaimed Savannah Reid Mysteries under the pseudonym G.A. McKevett.
Irish by ancestry, Sonja has authored two non-fiction books on the history of Ireland. Both books impart a detailed knowledge of the complex and controversial Irish story with a light hand and plenty of humor.
On national tours, Sonja lectures to published and “pre-published” authors in her workshop, “The Novel Approach.” The seminar covers such topics as story structure, characterization, plotting, pacing, and marketing.
Having lived in Los Angeles, Toronto, and County Kerry, Ireland, she now resides in New York with her husband. Sonja’s hobbies include: making jewelry, origami, Irish folk music, Celtic beading and needlework, and playing with her “grandangels.”
Contact G.A./Sonja: sonjamassie@aol.com
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