Opening night just became opening nightmare.
Sophia Bellini came to San Francisco for her big break—a chance to perform at the historic Orpheum Theatre in a glitzy new musical. But tech week turns deadly when the tyrannical director, Harold Winters, is found dead in the orchestra pit after a mysterious fall from the catwalk.
The show must go on... but first, there's a killer to catch.
Enter Detective Rachel Thornton, Sophia's college roommate turned homicide investigator. As Rachel works the case, Sophia can't resist digging into the mystery herself—especially after someone starts sending threatening messages warning her to back off.
Everyone had a motive. Everyone had a secret. And everyone had access.
The leading lady threatened Harold hours before his death. The choreographer swore revenge for a career he destroyed. The theater manager stood to lose everything. Even the reliable stage manager had reason to hate him.
Armed with insider knowledge of backstage drama and her best friend Emma's unfailing support, Sophia uncovers a web of embezzlement, blackmail, and betrayal stretching back five years to a disastrous Boston production. But the closer she gets to the truth, the more dangerous her amateur sleuthing becomes.
In a world of smoke and mirrors, can Sophia unmask a killer before the final curtain falls?
Perfect for fans of lighthearted mysteries with: ✓ Strong female friendships �� Behind-the-scenes theater world authenticity
✓ Fair-play clues (you can solve it too!) ✓ Witty, dialogue-driven storytelling ✓ Zero gore, zero profanity, zero explicit content ✓ A satisfying mystery with emotional depth
Death Takes a Bow is the first book in the Murder in the Wings series, featuring ensemble actress Sophia Bellini and costume designer Emma Walsh as they stumble into mysteries at theaters across the country. Each book is a complete standalone mystery with a satisfying conclusion.
If you love cozy mysteries with theatrical flair, compelling characters, and puzzles that play fair with readers, one-click now and join Sophia for opening night... to die for.
Genre: Mystery
Sophia Bellini came to San Francisco for her big break—a chance to perform at the historic Orpheum Theatre in a glitzy new musical. But tech week turns deadly when the tyrannical director, Harold Winters, is found dead in the orchestra pit after a mysterious fall from the catwalk.
The show must go on... but first, there's a killer to catch.
Enter Detective Rachel Thornton, Sophia's college roommate turned homicide investigator. As Rachel works the case, Sophia can't resist digging into the mystery herself—especially after someone starts sending threatening messages warning her to back off.
Everyone had a motive. Everyone had a secret. And everyone had access.
The leading lady threatened Harold hours before his death. The choreographer swore revenge for a career he destroyed. The theater manager stood to lose everything. Even the reliable stage manager had reason to hate him.
Armed with insider knowledge of backstage drama and her best friend Emma's unfailing support, Sophia uncovers a web of embezzlement, blackmail, and betrayal stretching back five years to a disastrous Boston production. But the closer she gets to the truth, the more dangerous her amateur sleuthing becomes.
In a world of smoke and mirrors, can Sophia unmask a killer before the final curtain falls?
Perfect for fans of lighthearted mysteries with: ✓ Strong female friendships �� Behind-the-scenes theater world authenticity
✓ Fair-play clues (you can solve it too!) ✓ Witty, dialogue-driven storytelling ✓ Zero gore, zero profanity, zero explicit content ✓ A satisfying mystery with emotional depth
Death Takes a Bow is the first book in the Murder in the Wings series, featuring ensemble actress Sophia Bellini and costume designer Emma Walsh as they stumble into mysteries at theaters across the country. Each book is a complete standalone mystery with a satisfying conclusion.
If you love cozy mysteries with theatrical flair, compelling characters, and puzzles that play fair with readers, one-click now and join Sophia for opening night... to die for.
Genre: Mystery
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