Diagnosis Murder: The Shooting Script (Diagnosis Murder #3) [Paperback]

Lee Goldberg (Author)

Book Description

Series: Diagnosis Murder | Publication Date: August 3, 2004

At his neighbor's Malibu beach house, Dr. Mark Sloan discovers the bullet-riddled bodies of an aspiring actress and Rick Kershaw, a Hollywood mega-producer. The police suspect Kershaw's wife. But when Sloan and his son investigate a local mob kingpin's involvement, Mark soon finds himself a prime suspect-while the real murderer is about to kill again.

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Destined to join the pantheon of great literary sleuths. (Janet Evanovich) From start to finish, The Shooting Script is a damned entertaining read. (Eric Garcia)

About the Author

Writer/producer Lee Goldberg is a two-time Edgar Award nominee who served as head writer and executive producer of the "Diagnosis Murder" TV series. His many other TV credits include "SeaQuest," "Martial Law," "Spenser For Hire," and "Monk." He's also the author of "Successful Television Writing," "The Man With The Iron-On Badge," and the "Monk" series of original novels.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Signet (August 3, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451212665
• ISBN-13: 978-0451212665
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #640,915 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Mark Sloan again battles a cagey and dangerous nemesis, November 7, 2004

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Chadwick H. Saxelid "Bookworm" (Concord, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Diagnosis Murder: The Shooting Script (Diagnosis Murder #3) (Paperback)

But this time around, there appear to be TWO of them. While Dr. Sloan is relaxing at his beach front home, trying to paint the seascape view, four gunshots pierce the silence. He rushes to scene of the crime, which happens to be a house or two down the street, and finds a man and a woman evidently shot during a moment of passion. But something is not quite right with the blood spatter and Dr. Sloan begins to investigate, that's when the police arrive and the trouble begins. Making matters worse is the new administrator at Community General. The man seems to have some personal vendetta against Dr. Sloan. Author Lee Goldberg again mixes likable characters with a nifty mystery (more of a howdunnit than a whodunnit this time around) and pulls another entertaining book from the creative oven. Diagnosis Murder fans will no doubt be eager for more, recommended.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hang on for a Great Ride, August 13, 2004

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Mark Baker (Santa Clarita, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Diagnosis Murder: The Shooting Script (Diagnosis Murder #3) (Paperback)

Mark Sloan is trying to relax at his house when he hears gun shots. Immediately responding to the scene, he finds two dead bodies. Investigating further, he discovers that they've been dead longer then just a minute or two. Only once Steve arrives does he find out that this is the producer husband of action star Lacey McClure and an unknown woman. While she points her finger at the mob, Mark isn't so sure. He thinks the killer has the perfect alibi and sets out to break it in spite of the intense media spot light. Meanwhile, there's a new administrator at Community General, and he has set out to stop Mark's murder investigations, targeting Mark's friends. Can Mark solve this murder without ruining not only his career but also the careers of those he cares about?

Once again, Lee Goldberg has written a great mystery. Just when you think everything's wrapped up and you wonder what more could happen, he changes everything around. I was literally glued to the book for the last 50 pages. I couldn't wait to see how everything was going to come out. The characters continue to entertain, and I love the fact that Lee's continued from his days on the show by including Susan. She makes a great fifth to the group.

This novel is a continuation of the TV show in every way you could hope for. We've got the characters we know and love in some excellent mystery plots. If you were at all a fan of the show, don't hesitate. And if you aren't familiar with the show but love a good mystery, pick these up as well. You won't be disappointed.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Entertainment on its best, September 5, 2004

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Ute Albrecht (Germany) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Diagnosis Murder: The Shooting Script (Diagnosis Murder #3) (Paperback)

I wish I could read the Diagnosis Murder novels once again as if it is the first time. Each novel is unique, has its own style, and is very easy to read, even if the reader hasn't heared about Diagnosis Murder before.
Mr. Goldberg knows perfectly how to facinate the reader, and how to lead him or her on the wrong way. It is really hard to put the novels aside before the end.
For those who know the show from TV, it is as if they are watching another episode.
Lee Goldberg has a loyal readership here in Germany, also in Switzerland and Austria, and we are very much looking forward for the next novels to come.

'The Shooting Script' - I couldn't believe that Mr. Goldberg can top 'The Death Merchant' - but he can!