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"What sets The Actress apart from most murder mysteries is a wry sense of ironic humor that permeates events seen through the eyes of the narrator—Martha McRae, boarding house owner and publisher of a small-town newspaper." Diane Donovan.The Actress—America’s most famous actress, Tallulah Ivey, is in Solo, Mississippi to film a controversial movie about capital punishment. Andrew Dawkins, a prominent Solo citizen, is shot and killed outside her bedroom window. A typewritten note was found clenched in his hand. The note would hold the key to Ivey’s guilt or innocence. Martha investigates the who, what, and why in this twisty, suspenseful murder mystery full unforgettable characters and a bit of Christian theology.From the Editor-In-Chief of Southern Writers Magazine after she read The Actress manuscript:“This book captures Thompson’s mastery of mystery. His ability to bring his characters to life is truly an art–you forget they aren’t real. You find yourself involved in their lives as if you were there. The manner of twist he weaves through the story gives depth to the plot and has you guessing throughout the story, “Who did it?” You don’t want the story to end because you don’t want to say goodbye to the characters.”~~ Susan ReichertProtagonist’s Quest: Martha is searching for truth. She wants to help friend Shirley Dawkins understand why her husband was shot outside Tully Ivey’s window. The sheriff impedes Martha’s progress—until he realizes how smart she is.What’s at stake? Mississippi’s reputation. Why? Because the movie being filmed will make Mississippians look like heathens for executing the most evil man who ever set foot in Solo. Capital punishment is the issue.More from Diane Donovan, Donovan Literary Services:Christian readers who love a good mystery are in for a treat with Michael Hicks Thompson’s new novel in the Solo series&m
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