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The 5th Classic Anna Lee Mystery Anna Lee is thrown into the flamboyant world of rock star security and protection. “Terrific fast action. Anna Lee is at her beguiling best.” The Times “She remains head and shoulders above rival sleuthettes.” The Observer
Private investigator Anna Lee enters the high-stakes world of celebrity protection when she is hired to ensure the safety of a volatile rock star. As she navigates the chaotic environment of tours, entourages, and public scrutiny, Anna must identify a credible threat amidst a sea of sycophants and industry insiders. The narrative follows a traditional investigative framework, utilizing Anna's sharp observational skills to cut through the artifice of the music industry. She faces physical danger and professional obstruction while attempting to maintain her autonomy in a world defined by excess and hidden agendas.
Critical reception for the Anna Lee series consistently highlights the protagonist's grounded nature and the author's ability to subvert genre tropes. Reviewers often point to the sharp, efficient prose and the realistic depiction of investigative labor as standout elements of the work. The series is frequently noted for maintaining a high level of consistency in character development across multiple installments. Readers appreciate the lack of melodrama, favoring the practical approach Anna takes toward her cases. This specific entry is recognized for its effective integration of the music industry setting into the established detective format.
Page Count:
208
Publication Date:
1987-11-12
Publisher:
Fontana Press
ISBN-10:
0006173896
ISBN-13:
9780006173892
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