British private investigator Alexandra Raven enters a world of glitz and glamour on the trail of a Hollywood murderer.

London, 1950.

Hollywood powerhouse Jake Rashman hires Alex to keep rising star Phillipa Arden out of trouble.

It sounds like an easy job, but the moment Arden steps off the plane, Alex sees the truth.

Behind the glamour, Arden is volatile, secretive, and trailed by the kind of men who don’t take no for an answer.

Rumours follow her everywhere — missing valuables, questionable friends, and a past in France she refuses to discuss. Wherever Arden goes, trouble follows.

Then the studio fixer assigned to Arden turns up dead in a Pimlico hotel with Alex’s card in his pocket. Now Alex is dragged into the very trouble she was hired to prevent.

And the studio wants answers.

On set, the lights are bright and the camera is always watching. But so is Alexandra Raven . . .

A fast-paced historical mystery filled with glitz, glamour and murder. Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Winspear, Laura Wilson, Gretta Mulrooney, Elly Griffiths, and Sara Sheridan.

Meet the Detective
Sharp-witted and fiercely independent, Alexandra Raven isn’t your typical private investigator. A policeman’s daughter who spent her years as a wartime spy, Alex now runs her father’s agency, Raven Private Enquiry Agency in the heart of Soho, after his death.

Fluent in French, trained in hand-to-hand combat, and with a talent for slipping past locked doors and guarded truths, Alex is a force to be reckoned with. She’s most comfortable in a tailored suit drinking black coffee. She doesn’t suffer fools gladly, especially corrupt policemen or men who think she should stay quiet.

SEE WHY READERS LOVE THE ALEXANDRA RAVEN MYSTERIES:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Alexandra Raven is a compelling character — tough, witty and sympathetic.’ Tracey G.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An engaging, stylish, and atmospheric mystery.’ Linda.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I was drawn into the story from the start and enjoyed every minute of the time I could spend in this tale.’ Mrs J.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The writing is great as well, telling the story through snappy and witty prose very much in the vein of classic noir writers like Chandler and Cain. Highly recommended!’ Emily G.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This was beautifully written. I loved Alex Raven's character.’ torrenstp