Dead File A Maxi Poole Mystery The photos in this listing are of the item offered for sale.

Kelly Lange

ISBN 10: 089296751X / ISBN 13: 9780892967513

Published by Mysterious Press, New York, 2003

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Title: Dead File Author: Kelly Lange Publisher: Mysterious Press Date: 2003 Edition: First Edition First Printing Signed by author Kelly Lange bookmark laid in Format: Hardcover in Dust Jacket Pages: 314 Size: 8vo Condition: Near Fine with remainder mark to bottom page edges in Near Fine dust jacket with a trace of wear. See photos clphE.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Dead File A Maxi Poole Mystery The photos in this listing are of the item offered for sale.
• Publisher: Mysterious Press, New York
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 089296751X
• ISBN 13: 9780892967513
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • FICTION / Mystery & Detective / Women Sleuths

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Synopsis

Covering the murder of one of the world's largest vitamin and herb retailers, reporter Maxi Poole is enlisted by the victim's husband, who is also being targeted, and finds herself falling for the man despite his philandering activities and disreputable friends. 20,000 first printing.

Reviews

In Lange's fluffy sequel to The Reporter (2002), lanky, blonde TV newshound Maxi Poole and her cameraman rush to downtown L.A. to cover the sudden death of Gillian Rose, owner of a successful herbal dietary supplement company. The station can't use the film footage they take, but right away we know it contains an important clue; too bad we have to wait for the end of the book for it. After the authorities pronounce Gillian's death natural, Maxi's self-styled snooping turns up enough questionable pharmaceutical evidence to prod the medical examiner into a second autopsy that proves Gillian was murdered. The brash Maxi insinuates herself into the case, interviewing Gillian's snappish husband Carter, his greedy mistress and Gillian's business colleagues. Red herrings and suspicious behavior by all the characters keep Maxi zooming around L.A.'s celebrity haunts. Finally, she pulls out the crime scene footage and identifies the murderer, a totally off-the-wall choice. The author's lavish descriptions of brand-name clothing and furnishings will tickle Jackie Collins fans, while others will welcome the insider look at how news programs are put together. Have a good day at the beach! Mystery Guild Featured Alternate. FYI: Lange is a former reporter and anchor for L.A.'s KNBC-TV.
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Young and glamorous L.A. reporter Maxi Poole is back in another adventure that takes readers inside a TV news operation. When vitamin-supplement queen Gillian Rose is found dead, Maxi anticipates a big story, but when the police find no evidence of foul play, Maxi's gruff boss takes her off the story. Gillian's husband, Carter, who believes his wife was murdered, enlists a skeptical Maxi to help in solving the crime. Displeased with this arrangement is Carter's stunning secretary--and lover--Kendyl Scott. Meanwhile, the return of colleague Richard Winningham from assignment in the Middle East suggests that Maxi's Christmas might not be blue this year. That subplot and others involving a distraught has-been anchorman and a stolen book manuscript help make this Maxi's best outing yet. Adding to the story's richness is Lange's amusing yet affectionate portrayal of La-La Land; yes, it's superficial, she seems to say, but why not love it anyway? Terrific light entertainment. Jenny McLarin
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