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Backstage Murder

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This book was lots of fun. The pace was fast. A lot hpppens. Some unique characters, and a likeable heroine. The insights into the life of people in the theater added real interest.

Shelley Freydont writes one of the best books I've ever read. She is an amazing new talent and I hope to see more of her work in the future. This is a book for everyone.... almost anybody would like it. I could NOT put it down!! So, everyone go out and BUY this book, I know you'll love it!!!!

I love theatrical murders and this is delightful. The author did a great job of describing the backstage bickering and pressures. The characters are well developed. Lindy Haggerty is suffering from an empty nest when an offer to get back into show business arrives in the form of her old friend. She joins the dance company only to find a Diva from hell causing trouble for everyone. I liked the light touch of romance. The clues and red herrings were spread about in a minefield of misdirection. If I had one complaint it is that Ms Freydont took so long to kill the victim. I was so annoyed by the character I was ready to do it myself. This book is a great read.

Deliciously Flamboyant and Collaboratively Suspensful, BackStage Murder keeps you on the edge of your seat, and as an audience member you will find yourself drawn into the cast of this Colorful and Histerical mystery.

"Touring" with Lindy Haggerty and sharing her adventures was great fun! Having always enjoyed dance, but being stuck with two left feet, reading Backstage Murder gave me a peek at a world I'd never have a chance to know. Having a murder and great characters as part of the ingredients made Backstage Murder a terrific read!

This is a fine author and an easy to read mystery. The story line is good and entertaining

Shelley Freydont, a former dancer, wrote this humorous and rather delicious cozy debut about retired dancer now turned suburban housewife Lindy Haggerty. Now with an empty nest and a husband who is constantly on business trips, Lindy has grown quite bored with life. Lucky for Lindy, her best friend from her dancing days Biddy calls her up for some help with rehearsals for the Jeremy Ash Dance Company. Unlucky for Lindy she finds herself in the middle of more drama backstage than on stage. The dance company's no-so-very-nice and very jealous diva causes everyone to climb the walls, until she's found murdered in her dressing room. With the diva gone, rehearsals run smoothly but everyone is a suspect

While Backstage Murder can be quite predictable, especially toward the end, Freydont creates endearing and memorable characters (wait until Rebo shows up) who keep the reader interested and often laughing while trying to figure out

I would suggest that you delay starting this book if you have anything else that requires your attention. If you have forgotten your college "all nighters" this book will bring it back to you. I have not seen this many suspects and red herrings since reading my last Benni Harper mystery. Lindy Haggerty is a worthy addition to the new group of thinking lady detectives. I am looking forward to the next visit from Lindy.