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Upstaged: A Gus LeGarde Mystery (Paperback)

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"There is no preachiness in Lazar but there is a sane treatment of difficult issues that is refreshing." -- Compuslive Reader.com

"Upstaged is outstanding! There is a gentleness and charm within these pages." -- In The Library Reviews

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In Upstaged, the second book in the LeGarde Mystery Series, Gus LeGarde is in for another wild ride as he faces a disturbed stage mother, a deviant predator, and a twisted saboteur who lurks backstage, terrorizing the drama club with deadly, psychotic games. Who’s playing bizarre pranks on Gus’s fiancée, Camille? Gus suspects handsome Brazilian student, Armand, whose behavior is laced with sexual improprieties. His suspicion shifts as a jealous stage-mother goes berserk when her daughter isn’t cast in the lead role. As the attacks escalate, even the school superintendent is questioned when it’s learned that his shadowy past is sealed in an official file. The action turns lethal as opening night approaches. A sniper fires shots. Camille’s home is ransacked and her beloved dog is missing. The star performer takes a bone-shattering fall when the stage railing mysteriously falls apart. Was the set rigged? Will Gus prevent the villain from upstaging the show? "Lush, vibrant, and delicious. Upstaged will leave you breathless!"

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Paperback: 275 pages
Publisher: PublishAmerica (August 15, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1413772587
ISBN-13: 978-1413772586
Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,512,553 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Cozy Mystery, August 8, 2006

By	Edward Hancock II "Edward Hancock II, Author ... (GILMER, TX) - See all my reviews

There's little better than a warn fire in the winter, a bowl of chocolate candy and a nice, cozy mystery with which to curl up on the couch. This book IS that mystery.
I Adored Double Forte'. But if I ADORED that book, I'm not sure there are words to describe how very much I liked Upstaged! The character development continues to compel the reader forward. The storyline is fresh, exciting and new. The reader is transported into Lazar's imagination and taken on a journey with the author.

An exciting thrill ride with a shocking ending!
I don't give many 5 star ratings but this is Lazar's second five star rating for me. Look out world! Gus LeGarde has arrived!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Lazar is a talented writer with a heart and an eye for mystery, February 2, 2006

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Aaron Paul Lazar is an engineer who writes in his spare time in upstate New York. His many interests include dogs and cats; gardening; cooking; photography; cross-country skiing; music; and fine arts. UPSTAGED is part of the LeGarde Mysteries that were introduced in 2005 and include DOUBLE FORTE; MAZURKA; AND NATURE SINGS; DIE FIEDERMAUS; VIRTUOSO; PORTAMENTO; and THE GREEN MARBLE.

In this second Gus and Camille mystery, set in Upstate New York's Genesee Valley, Gus is a college professor who lost his first wife to cancer. He meets his soul mate in Camille, the daughter of his secretary. Camille has her own issues, but Gus wins her heart. In UPSTAGED Camille is staging a school play that Gus wrote, loosely based on the Woodstock experience. Petty jealousies, teen angst, and vibrant talent all combine to create an atmosphere rife with danger:

"My heart skipped a beat as I dashed over and knelt by her side. She had fallen three-and-a-half feet from the edge of the stage and had landed on a music stand on the floor below. A rivulet of red flowed from her temple. Marshall quickly joined me at her side, panting from his downhill sprint. He leaned down to Camille. His face worked with emotion. In the recesses of my mind, I idly wondered if his feelings for her went beyond that of a business relationship. After a few seconds of shock, he roared into action."

Aaron Paul Lazar wastes no time in pulling the reader into this mystery of music and the theater. He deftly weaves his interests into the tale, and the reader is transported into the world of high school action. Lazar knows his music and theater, which provide a wonderful backdrop in and of themselves. But his obvious love of family adds another layer to this sweet and wonderful mystery. In Lazar's world, family, food, music, and love are all important. He provides plenty of action and some very good recipes to break up the tale. UPSTAGED is a first-rate mystery that makes the reader want to immediately grab all the other books in the series. Lazar is a talented writer with a heart and an eye for mystery.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!, September 19, 2005

By	Joyce Handzo (Clifton, NJ United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Upstaged is outstanding! Gus LeGarde is back to solve a drama-filled mystery with an intriguing cast of characters. When Gus agrees to help his fianc�e, Camille, with the production of a high school play, someone on the set seeks to bring the curtain down with a crash. A series of accidents escalates to murderous proportions and leaves everyone with more than a bad case of stage fright.

Readers will be thrilled to return to the world of Gus LeGarde in this second book of the series! The mystery was well thought out and the spotlight of suspicion hovered over several of the characters, which kept the interest level high. The author masterfully describes the settings, which allowed the story to unfold with many realistic details. All of the characters were drawn with a purpose and each had a vital role in the novel.

Most interesting was the story within the story. The script and the music in the play provided an appropriate backdrop for the continuing action of the mystery. The scenes in the school auditorium offered readers a chance to observe the characters and look for clues.

There is a gentleness and charm within these pages. The author has a true talent for creating characters that touch the reader's heart. The descriptions of everything from flowers to a family dinner are filled with a genuine appreciation of life. This makes a remarkable contrast to the murderous desires of the saboteur, but also makes for an ending that leaves readers perfectly satisfied.

Upstaged left this reviewer applauding!

Joyce Handzo (courtesy of In the Library Reviews)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Upstaged
If you ever worked on a high school play, you will definitely feel aat home in this tale of suspense as Gus LeGarde and a well-drawn cast try to figure out who has a reason to... Read more

Published on August 30, 2007 by Anne K. Edwards

5.0 out of 5 stars Review by Thomas Fortenberry: "Musical Mysteries"
I have discovered a wonderful new series by Aaron Lazar. I read the
first book in the series, Double Fort�, and already had three more
before I finished it. Read more

Published on August 1, 2006 by Reviewer

5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling mystery
First, it seems like a harmless prankster, using snakes to scare the cast. But when Camille's dog goes missing, and people start getting hurt, the intention of the perpetrator... Read more

Published on May 31, 2006 by Nancy Morris

5.0 out of 5 stars An Exciting New Author
Lazar has written a series of books that concern themselves with the adventures of Gus LeGarde. His style is plain but flexible, correct without being stuffy. Read more

Published on September 19, 2005 by Robert A. Williams

5.0 out of 5 stars Nothing can upstage Upstaged!
Upstaged, the second in the LeGarde Mystery series, launches the reader into the backstage whirlwind of high school musicals. Read more

Published on September 1, 2005 by Jeanne M. Fielding

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