All That Glitters A Jake Laura Mystery edition by Michael Murphy Mystery Thriller Suspense eBooks
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In Michael Murphy’s rollicking new Jake & Laura mystery, the hard-boiled writer and the aspiring movie star head for sun-drenched Los Angeles, where a cold-blooded murderer lurks behind the scenes.
Just arrived from New York, Broadway actress Laura Wilson is slated to star in Hollywood’s newest screwball comedy. At her side, of course, is Jake Donovan, under pressure to write his next mystery novel. But peace and quiet are not to be had when an all-too-real murder plot intrudes After a glitzy party, the son of a studio honcho is discovered dead from a gunshot wound. And since Jake exchanged words with the hothead just hours before his death, the bestselling author becomes the LAPD’s prime suspect.
In 1930s Tinseltown, anything goes. Proving his innocence won’t be easy in a town where sex, seduction, and naked power run rampant. With gossip columnist Louella Parsons dead-set on publicizing the charges against him, Jake has no choice but to do what everyone else does in the City of Angels act like someone else. Blackie Doyle, the tough-talking, fist-swinging, womanizing hero from Jake’s novels wouldn’t pull any punches until he exposed the real killer—nor will Jake, to keep the role of a lifetime from being his last.
Praise for All That Glitters
“Jake and Laura really do remind me of Dashiell Hammett’s Nick and Nora Charles. They are fun, witty, and charming, and the novel is filled with the same kind of 1930s Hollywood glamour that made the film of The Thin Man such a classic.”—Popcorn Reads
“Art imitates life imitates art imitates life, with just as terrific results as the first book in this series, The Yankee Club.”—Reading Reality
“Michael Murphy has pulled off another successful novel with interesting characters, a riveting story, and a great setting that transports us back to Prohibition-era Hollywood.”—The Book Binder’s Daughter
“Murphy has a good thing going with this great new historical mystery series. . . . [They’re] fast-paced and a good look back at an interesting era and the people in it.”—Joyfully Retired
“Highly entertaining . . . Mystery lovers, noir fans and lovers of classic movies will really go for this book.”—The Reader’s Hollow
“I couldn’t put this book down. It grabbed me right from the start and I was quickly invested in the characters and their lives. . . . A great read and wonderfully fun characters.”—Mystery Playground
“You know how it is when you have the perfect cup? The aroma is great, the perfect balance in taste, it’s hot enough to warm your soul, but not too hot to burn your tongue, and the mug fits perfectly in your hands. All the senses are engaged and you forget the world around you. That is this book to a mystery reader- it has the impeccable balance.”—Lilac Reviews
All That Glitters A Jake Laura Mystery edition by Michael Murphy Mystery Thriller Suspense eBooks
4.5 stas: I'm a huge fan of The Thin Man and old movies, so All That Glitters is right up my alley. The book is the second in a series featuring ex-gumshoe turned mystery writer Jake and his actress girlfriend Laura. They've left NY for Hollywood where Laura has been offered a role in a movie. Although Jake tries to stay out of Laura's way and limelight, he ends up in the middle of mystery and murder. The story is fun, especially if you enjoy The Thin Man and William Powell. Sometimes Laura is difficult to like and I wondered why Jake put up with it. But she'd eventually come around and they'd work things out. The book also shares some Hollywood history that many might not know about. Specifically pre- and post-code that regulated (censored) movies. Prior to the code, movies were much more risque...believe it or not. All That Glitters takes place right as movie companies are having to comply with the new code. All in all it's a fun read and true who-dunnit.Product details
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All That Glitters A Jake Laura Mystery edition by Michael Murphy Mystery Thriller Suspense eBooks Reviews
fast paced and fun. Old Hollywood was a hoot, and so is this entertaining yarn.
If you enjoy those old black and white mystery movies like the thin man series, you'll love this book. I can't wait to read his other books with the same leading characters.
Looking for a madcap, glamorous couple to help while away a few evenings? Look no further than detective-turned-mystery-writer Jake Donovan and the love of his life, Broadway-star-turned-movie-actress Laura Wilson. To meet them, you’ll have to travel back to the 1930s, but that’s not a problem. Just pick up a copy of All That Glitters, and you’ll immediately be whisked away.
Jake and Laura sprang from the mind of Michael Murphy, a Phoenix-based novelist and, I’m happy to say, a friend. Michael introduced Jake and Laura last year in The Yankee Club. This New-York-City-based novel saw the couple reunite after a two-year separation. Jake had hit it big with his Blackie Doyle novels, and Laura was the toast of Broadway. Jake gets pulled back into the detective business when his old partner, Mickey O’Brien, gets killed. While investigating Mickey’s death, Jake and Laura uncover and foil a presidential assassination attempt.
In the new novel, Jake and Laura have transplanted themselves to Los Angeles for Laura’s first movie role. In less than a day, one of the studio owner’s sons – and the script writer for Laura’s movie – ends up with a bullet in his head. Investigators find a suicide note, but Jake demonstrates that it’s a fake. Showing that no good deed goes unpunished, he soon finds himself as the prime suspect in the case. He has to solve the case to make sure he doesn’t end up in the chair.
As in The Yankee Club, Michael finds ways to weave in celebrities of the day, including Louella Parsons, William Powell, Al Capone and even Amelia Earhart. The book does a good job of capturing the glamour and ambience of Hollywood in the Prohibition era.
When you’re done with All That Glitters, you can sign up for Wings in the Dark, due out in July. This time, Jake and Laura head to Hawaii, where Earhart drafts them to help solve the murder of a local businessman. Get on board with this series. You’ll have a blast!
Once in awhile you roll the dice on an unknown author or a bargain priced book because the premise sounds intriguing enough. Sometimes the chance pays off & others times, not so much. This is a case of "It paid off". This book was a fun read. Jake, a former Pinkerton turned author, accompanies his fiancé to Hollywood, CA to work on a new book while she transitions from a successful Broadway career to the film industry. After attending a swanky party one of the Studio execs ends up dead. Jake & Laura then embark on trying to solve the case. The characters were well developed & 'real'. I loved the 1930's Hollywood setting, which was described perfectly. The relationship & banter between Jake & Laura was witty & very much in step with the social norms & practices of the period.
I particularly enjoyed how the author threw in big Hollywood names of the era as minor characters in the story; & the vernacular used was not only spot on, but gave an overall immersion into the authenticity of the story. The mystery kept you guessing; or at least a jumping back & forth to who did it & why. The ending had that old-fashioned, "I confess" feel to it; but it was perfect for this setting. It was like watching a movie from that time period.
This book is second in a series. I didn't read the first one, & I don't think it's necessary. The author provides enough background to make this a stand-alone story. I would definitely recommend.
A pretty good mystery set in 1930's Hollywood. Jake and Laura head to Hollywood so Laura can make movies. Once they arrive, everything changes. Jake had an idea to propose to Laura on their first night there, but instead she goes to the studio and then to a party. Jake ends up at the party with a beautiful starlet who will be in the same movie. Once there, Jake gets into a fight with one of the studio executives and then the executive ends up dead. Now that he is a suspect, it puts his and Laura's careers in jeopardy. He promised Laura that his sleuthing days are over, but he has to prove his innocence.
4.5 stas I'm a huge fan of The Thin Man and old movies, so All That Glitters is right up my alley. The book is the second in a series featuring ex-gumshoe turned mystery writer Jake and his actress girlfriend Laura. They've left NY for Hollywood where Laura has been offered a role in a movie. Although Jake tries to stay out of Laura's way and limelight, he ends up in the middle of mystery and murder. The story is fun, especially if you enjoy The Thin Man and William Powell. Sometimes Laura is difficult to like and I wondered why Jake put up with it. But she'd eventually come around and they'd work things out. The book also shares some Hollywood history that many might not know about. Specifically pre- and post-code that regulated (censored) movies. Prior to the code, movies were much more risque...believe it or not. All That Glitters takes place right as movie companies are having to comply with the new code. All in all it's a fun read and true who-dunnit.
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