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A professional Joey Jessop still find things trying on the set of the newest blockbuster in the making. The director is a demanding misogynistic bully, the second assistant director is a harpy who is fond of public displays of affection with the first assistant director, who happens to be Joey's ex, and there are a million and one things that are needed immediately. After a run in with the second AD, Joey knows she needs to make peace so that filming will run smoothly. Eventually she finds Courtney...dead. It's bad enough when the detectives suspect she had something to do with the murder, but the paparazzi have scented fresh meat and Joey becomes their latest target. Social media has put the behind the scenes costumer front and center and when even her co-workers start targeting her Joey knows she has to start digging up the truth to save herself.

Tangled Darkness - A Cover Reveal & Giveaway

TANGLED DARKNESS

by MM Desch

December 3, 2024 Cover Reveal

Synopsis:

In a twisted web of lies, she's either the spider or the fly.

When a psychiatric clinic assistant turns up dead, Dr. Leslie Schoen finds herself a suspect in the case—and facing allegations which could destroy her career.

As Detective Davis works the investigation, Leslie launches her own inquiries. She soon uncovers deception and illegal schemes involving stolen prescription opioids at her clinic. It seems everyone around her is hiding something, and as she gets closer to the truth, the threats against her escalate. She struggles with keeping dangerous information from her pregnant wife, Izzy, and knows she needs to confront traumatic demons from her own past. But as she delves deeper into a web of lies, one thing becomes clear: someone will do anything to keep their criminal plans in the shadows.

With her family and even her life on the line, Leslie must outwit those who want her silenced before it’s too late. No one’s motives are what they seem, and the killer may be closer than anyone thinks.

Book Details:

Genre: Psychological Thriller
Published by: Rowan Prose Publishing
Publication Date: July 15, 2025
Number of Pages: 339
ISBN: 9798227130914
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Author Bio:

Mary Desch, writing under the pen name MM Desch, brings a wealth of psychiatric expertise to her gripping psychological thrillers. Drawing from her extensive career as a general and addiction psychiatrist across multiple states, she crafts relatable characters facing intense psychological and physical dangers. Her deep understanding of human motivations, conflicts, and trauma recovery infuses her writing with authenticity and suspense.

A lifelong mystery enthusiast, Mary's passion for the genre evolved from childhood fascination with Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine to a deep appreciation for detective fiction in college. This enduring love for suspenseful storytelling naturally led her to write psychological thrillers.

When not delving into the intricacies of her next novel or novella, Mary enjoys hiking, long walks with her wife and their spirited mini schnauzer, exploring local food scenes, golfing, and following women's professional basketball.

Mary's debut thriller, Tangled Darkness, marks the beginning of a promising foray into psychological suspense fiction.

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Mystery in Marseille - A Review & Giveaway

 Review

 MURDER IN MARSEILLE by Nupur Tustin

The Third Sophie's Adventure 

Sophie is whisked off to Marseille, but not to watch over a Matisse with Madame Perrin, but a romantic rendezvous with her boyfriend. But her FBI beau gets sent to another city for a conference and she has to settle for a tour of the sites with her friend, Nicole. Plans change once again when the Matisse on loan from the museum is stolen! Now Sophie and are on the hunt to find the painting before it leaves Marseille!

One of the things I enjoyed most about MURDER IN MARSEILLE was learning some of the history of the city. I also enjoyed Sophie's investigation, with plenty of opportunity for some chuckles. A concise mystery, it still left plenty of room for a gaggle of suspects.

MURDER IN MARSEILLE is a quick trip through Marseille with disguises, plenty of art, and a satisfying mystery.

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Mystery in Marseille: A Bite-Sized Art Heist Mystery (Sophie's Adventures) by Nupur Tustin

About Mystery in Marseille

Mystery in Marseille: A Bite-Sized Art Heist Mystery (Sophie's Adventures)
Travel Cozy Mystery 3rd in Series
Setting - Marseille, France
Publisher: ‎ Foiled Plots Press (October 18, 2024)
Paperback: ‎ 168 pages

A holiday in France; an art thief on the run! Art sleuth Sophie must stay a step ahead of a brash criminal . . .

A rare Matisse in Marseille provides a convenient cover for undercover art sleuth Sophie Poisson’s covert romantic plans in the city.

But when the painting is unexpectedly stolen, Sophie finds herself chasing an art thief instead of romance.

With a wily thief one step ahead of her and her undercover partner, Uncle Arthur, out of town, can Sophie devise a strategy to recover the Matisse before it sails out of Marseille, never to be seen again?

About Nupur Tustin

A former journalist with a Ph.D. in Communication, Nupur Tustin orchestrates murder in the historical Joseph Haydn Mystery series and paints intrigue in her contemporary Celine Skye Psychic Mystery series, based on the true story of the unsolved Gardner Museum theft. Travel, disguises, and stolen art form the basis of undercover art sleuth Sophie’s adventures in the Sophie’s Adventure series.

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Murder Takes the Stage - A Review

 Review

MURDER TAKES THE STAGE by Colleen Cambridge
The Fourth Phyllida Bright Mystery

While she'd rather stay in the countryside at Mallowan Hall, housekeeper Phyllida Bright has journeyed to London with a small staff. The Christies are staying in the city while one of Agatha's plays is being considered for production. It's not just the small staff and rude chef, it's Phyllida's past that's causing the unflappable housekeeper concern. When an actor is found dead at the theatre, Agatha Christie's first call is to Phyllida. Although murder was Agatha's first thought, it appears the death was natural. But not so much the second death...or the third. Will Phyllida be able to stop the killer before her own past catches up to her?

The Phyllida Bright Mystery series is one of my most favorites, with crisp wit, deft characterization, and exquisitely plotted mysteries. This fourth book in the series takes us away from Mallowan Hall to the bustle of London. I was delighted to learn more about Phyllida's past, especially the way Bradford dealt with the knowledge. I love seeing their relationship grow, looking on with a quiet grin, just like Agatha Christie herself. As always I love the dynamics within the staff...and the London chef adds quite a bit of drama...and fun. The mystery itself was compelling with twists and turns and the theatrical setting was an added bonus.

MURDER TAKES THE STAGE is a delightful historical mystery filled with wry humor, a smidge of reluctant romance, and a beautifully crafted mystery.