Jerrilyn Farmer è un'autrice celebrata per i suoi acclamati romanzi con protagonista Madeline Bean. Con un background nella scrittura televisiva per game show popolari e speciali di commedia sketch, porta un tocco unico alla sua narrazione. Farmer condivide anche la sua esperienza insegnando scrittura di mistero presso il Writers Program della UCLA Extension. Il suo lavoro promette un'avvincente miscela di arguzia e suspense.
In this stylish mystery, Joan Rivers takes on Hollywood's fashion crimes alongside her bold counterpart, Maxine Taylor. The plot thickens when a beautiful young actress dies on the Red Carpet, prompting Max to investigate what others dismiss as mere bad publicity. As they navigate the glamorous yet treacherous world of Tinseltown, the duo uncovers a sinister truth behind the seemingly glamorous facade, blending humor with intrigue in a captivating tale of murder and celebrity culture.
Explore the fascinating world of Mah-Jongg, a game steeped in tradition and strategy. This book delves into the history, rules, and variations of Mah-Jongg, offering insights into its cultural significance and social aspects. Readers will find guidance on gameplay, tips for mastering techniques, and strategies for both beginners and seasoned players. With engaging anecdotes and illustrations, it serves as both an instructional manual and a celebration of this beloved pastime, making it an essential resource for enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
Now available in paperback, this fast-paced and entertaining comic mystery is by the pioneer of outrageous Red Carpet interviews.
Number one Los Angeles Times bestselling author, multiple-award nominee and winner, and peerless purveyor of the most scrumptiously delicious mysteries ever to please a discriminating palate, the incomparable Jerrilyn Farmer returns with another Mad Bean event -- where murder, mayhem, and madcap doings simmer together in a tempting ragout. The dazzling Jazz Ball for the prestigious Woodburn School of Music promises to be event planner Madeline Bean's greatest triumph to date -- both professionally and personally. All the rich and mighty of L.A. society's fund-raising crowd seem to be seriously enjoying the festivities, not to mention the black-and-white-themed menu Mad and company have whipped up in their kitchen. And there may even be a replacement here for her ex-beau LAPD Detective Chuck Honnett -- who turned out to be not as completely divorced as he'd implied -- although charming trust-fund hunk Dexter Delano Wyatt's past may be a bit too shady for Ms. Bean's good. Of course, then everything goes straight to hell. Having to contend with a heap of celebrity trash, a ranting vocal coach, his rabid bitch of a girlfriend, and dueling preteen music prodigies is bad enough. But when the furious bidding war for the prize item to be auctioned off—a one-of-a-kind, sterling silver Selmer Mark VI tenor saxophone -- almost results in bloodshed, and the perfect sax subsequently vanishes, Madeline can't help but wonder what else could possibly go wrong. Well ... she could arrive home to discover a dead body in her bedroom. Detective Honnett could start making insistent "take me back" noises. The man Mad is considering as a candidate to fill the void in her sex life could have been involved in a multimillion-dollar art theft and insurance fraud and maybe much worse. And then there's the red-haired stranger who seems to be stalking her. All in all, the lethal looniness surrounding the theft of a priceless instrument is threatening to drive Mad quite mad. With the jazz cool, the sax "hot," and the martinis smoking, it may drive her quite dead.