Hollywood HomicideHollywood Homicide
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Book, 2017
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After witnessing a deadly hit-and-run, broke actress Dayna investigates and pursues the reward money in an effort to help her parents keep their house, but she soon finds herself wanting justice for the victim even more.
<p><strong>Winner of the 2018 Anthony Award for Best First Novel</strong></p> <p><strong>Winner of the 2017 Agatha Award for Best First Novel</strong></p> <p><em>Also a Lefty Award Winner and a Barry Award-Nominated Title</em></p> <p><strong>The Surprise Hit of the Season!</strong></p> <p>Actress Dayna Anderson's Deadly New Role: Homicide Detective</p> <p>Dayna Anderson doesn't set out to solve a murder. All the semifamous, mega-broke actress wants is to help her parents keep their house. So after witnessing a deadly hit-and-run, she pursues the fifteen grand reward. But Dayna soon finds herself doing a full-on investigation, wanting more than just money—she wants justice for the victim. She chases down leads at paparazzi hot spots, celeb homes, and movie premieres, loving every second of it—until someone tries to kill her. And there are no second takes in real life.</p> <p><strong>Praise:<br></strong></p> <p>"[A] winning first novel and series launch…Garrett writes with humor and insight about the Hollywood scene. Readers will look forward to Day's further adventures."—<em>Publishers Weekly</em> (starred review)</p> <p>"A smart, sassy debut, introducing an appealing protagonist with amusing friends."—<em>Library Journal</em> (starred review) and Debut of the Month</p> <p>"Veteran TV writer Garrett uses her <em>Cold Case</em> experience to inform her debut, which sets up more than one charming character and isn't afraid to go cynical on all things LA."—<em>Kirkus Reviews</em></p> <p>"Funny, lively characters populate this new Detective by Day series…this will be an entertaining entry into the amateur sleuth genre."—<em>RT Book Reviews</em></p> <p>"Fun, smart, endearingly flawed, and impressively determined, Dayna Anderson is a heroine readers will fall in love with…I relished every unexpected twist and turn of this highly entertaining mystery!"—Kyra Davis, <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author</p>
<p><strong>Winner of the 2018 Anthony Award for Best First Novel</strong></p> <p><strong>Winner of the 2017 Agatha Award for Best First Novel</strong></p> <p><em>Also a Lefty Award Winner and a Barry Award-Nominated Title</em></p> <p><strong>The Surprise Hit of the Season!</strong></p> <p>Actress Dayna Anderson's Deadly New Role: Homicide Detective</p> <p>Dayna Anderson doesn't set out to solve a murder. All the semifamous, mega-broke actress wants is to help her parents keep their house. So after witnessing a deadly hit-and-run, she pursues the fifteen grand reward. But Dayna soon finds herself doing a full-on investigation, wanting more than just money—she wants justice for the victim. She chases down leads at paparazzi hot spots, celeb homes, and movie premieres, loving every second of it—until someone tries to kill her. And there are no second takes in real life.</p> <p><strong>Praise:<br></strong></p> <p>"[A] winning first novel and series launch…Garrett writes with humor and insight about the Hollywood scene. Readers will look forward to Day's further adventures."—<em>Publishers Weekly</em> (starred review)</p> <p>"A smart, sassy debut, introducing an appealing protagonist with amusing friends."—<em>Library Journal</em> (starred review) and Debut of the Month</p> <p>"Veteran TV writer Garrett uses her <em>Cold Case</em> experience to inform her debut, which sets up more than one charming character and isn't afraid to go cynical on all things LA."—<em>Kirkus Reviews</em></p> <p>"Funny, lively characters populate this new Detective by Day series…this will be an entertaining entry into the amateur sleuth genre."—<em>RT Book Reviews</em></p> <p>"Fun, smart, endearingly flawed, and impressively determined, Dayna Anderson is a heroine readers will fall in love with…I relished every unexpected twist and turn of this highly entertaining mystery!"—Kyra Davis, <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author</p>
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- Woodbury, Minnesota : Midnight Ink, [2017]
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