That down-at-the-heels gumshoe Toby Peters again proves to be "an unblemished delight," as the Washington Post Book World put it, while his creator, Stuart M. Kaminsky, continues to "make the totally wacky possible" in a zany new Hollywood adventure. Having survived the hire of such movie luminaries as Humphrey Bogart, Bette Davis, Charlie Chaplin, and Cary Grant, tinsel-town detective Toby finds himself in the employ of an edgy Joan Crawford. Actually, Toby needs Miss Crawford as much as she needs him. His longtime friend and office mate, the mad dentist Sheldon Minck, has been jailed for murder--the victim, his estranged wife, Mildred; the motive, a $200,000 inheritance; the weapon, a crossbow. Only Miss Crawford, the single witness to the crime, can attest to hapless Minck's innocence. But the former MGM movie queen has just been offered her first film in two years, as the title character in Mildred Pierce, so she is anxious to avoid unpleasant publicity that could cost her the role. So it's up to Toby to solve the crime, save Minck, and thus keep Miss Crawford's famous name out of the daily papers.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0786711825
ISBN13:9780786711826
Release Date:June 2003
Publisher:Carroll & Graf Publishers
Length:230 Pages
Weight:1.15 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 6.3" x 9.4"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Stuart Kaminksky does it again
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
If you are looking for a fun read, that incorporates old Hollywood stars into murder mysteries then read all the Toby Peters books by Stuart Kaminsky. Dr. Kaminsky's writing is fun and historical as well as hysterical. Each one of his Toby Peter's books gives an insight to the Hollywood of the 30's and 40's. His characters are very real and his dialogue sparkles. Treat yourself, and start reading all Stuart Kaminsky's books
Worth a read
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
I've read all of the Toby Peters books and this is a typically solid entry - it's got interesting characters and a decent plot. Kaminsky obviously has respect for Joan Crawford, which makes her a solid character. And the eulogy delivered by Sheldon Minck may be the funniest thing Kaminsky has ever written.
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