The Extra (digital)

Description

The Extra: A Monument Studios Mystery

Vancouver schoolmarm Frankie Ray runs away to Silver Screen Hollywood to test her conviction that an actress who lacks glamour but has talent and an enterprising attitude can make it in the movies. But when a dissolute, womanizing matinee idol turns up dead on her sofa, Frankie’s career hopes shatter. She’ll need all her acting chops to sleuth out the murderer and clear her name.

What readers are saying

“Frankie’s debut is both exciting and fascinating. The crime mystery aspect is equally intriguing. Virtually everything about it reflects the Hollywood of the era … It couldn’t happen anywhere else. It’s like entering a time machine. There’s a heck of a lot to admire in this ongoing saga. Thoroughly entertaining.” – R. Graeme Cameron, Amazing Stories

“Was a top notch read from start to finish, I just love this author’s style and found myself fully immersed in the world of The Extra. While being historically accurate it has a fresh take on the time period and the amazing sleuth protagonist Frankie. What a way to kick off a series and I can’t wait to see where Frankie’s story will go next!!!” – 5-star review on Amazon.ca

“The Extra is a captivating read! I was drawn into the story from page one by the intrigue and Frankie Ray’s fabulous character. Looking forward to more in this series and will be reading the Stella Ryman series in the meantime.” – 5-star review on Amazon.ca

“The Extra grabs you from page one and immerses you in 1934: from the quiet streets of Vancouver, to the glamour, intrigue -and murder – of silver screen Hollywood. In turns witty, heartwrenching, and heart stopping, Mel Anastasiou’s clever prose and carefully researched detail picks you up and pulls you in. You can’t help root for Frankie Ray, the wannabe extra and reluctant sleuth, and when you turn the last page you can’t wait for another Monument Studios Mystery. A fabulous start to an incredibly promising series!” – JM Landels, author of Allaigna’s Song: Chorale.