Death Streams in Berlin
(2025)(The ninth book in the Victoria St. James Cozy Mystery series)
A novel by Bianca Fletcher
At Berlin's European Streaming Innovation Summit, former soap opera star Victoria St. James expects cutting-edge technology and industry networking.
When GlobeStream CEO Hans Mueller is found dead in a VR demonstration room—his body positioned with theatrical precision—Victoria immediately recognizes the staging from an old soap opera murder scene.
The summit descends into chaos when an apparent terrorist group takes the conference hostage, but Victoria's trained eye spots something amiss—the terrorists move with the coordinated precision of actors hitting their marks. When she notices their leader using a specific hand gesture only TV directors would know, Victoria realizes they're facing a killer with professional production experience.
Going undercover as married content acquisition executives pushes Victoria and CIA agent Alexander Morgan into closer proximity than ever before. Their shared hotel suite creates intimate moments that blur the line between their cover story and growing feelings. As Victoria analyzes suspicious platform "glitches" that follow soap opera commercial break patterns, she discovers Mueller was developing an algorithm with dangerous psychological manipulation capabilities.
Perfect for fans of Scarecrow and Mrs. King, Murder, She Wrote, and readers who enjoy cozy mysteries with a touch of espionage and showbiz glamour.
This short mystery is ideal for:
✓ A lunch break escape
✓ Bedtime reading
✓ Commute entertainment
✓ Waiting room distraction
✓ Read in 45 minutes!
Book 9 in The Victoria St. James Mysteries series.
Join glamorous soap opera diva turned CIA consultant Victoria St. James as she infuses theatrical flair into international intrigue.
Each week, follow her adventures in a new exotic location where murder meets show business!
Genre: Cozy Mystery
When GlobeStream CEO Hans Mueller is found dead in a VR demonstration room—his body positioned with theatrical precision—Victoria immediately recognizes the staging from an old soap opera murder scene.
The summit descends into chaos when an apparent terrorist group takes the conference hostage, but Victoria's trained eye spots something amiss—the terrorists move with the coordinated precision of actors hitting their marks. When she notices their leader using a specific hand gesture only TV directors would know, Victoria realizes they're facing a killer with professional production experience.
Going undercover as married content acquisition executives pushes Victoria and CIA agent Alexander Morgan into closer proximity than ever before. Their shared hotel suite creates intimate moments that blur the line between their cover story and growing feelings. As Victoria analyzes suspicious platform "glitches" that follow soap opera commercial break patterns, she discovers Mueller was developing an algorithm with dangerous psychological manipulation capabilities.
Perfect for fans of Scarecrow and Mrs. King, Murder, She Wrote, and readers who enjoy cozy mysteries with a touch of espionage and showbiz glamour.
This short mystery is ideal for:
✓ A lunch break escape
✓ Bedtime reading
✓ Commute entertainment
✓ Waiting room distraction
✓ Read in 45 minutes!
Book 9 in The Victoria St. James Mysteries series.
Join glamorous soap opera diva turned CIA consultant Victoria St. James as she infuses theatrical flair into international intrigue.
Each week, follow her adventures in a new exotic location where murder meets show business!
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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