Meet Victoria St. James: former soap opera diva, newly-minted CIA consultant, and the most glamorous sleuth in international intelligence. After 25 years of playing Katherine Blackwood on television's most dramatic soap opera, Victoria knows every trick in the TV murder playbook?and she's about to put that expertise to work solving real crimes in the world's most glamorous locations.
This collection includes five sophisticated mysteries following Victoria and her handsome CIA handler, Alexander Morgan, as they investigate crimes that blur the lines between show business and espionage:
LAST ACT IN GENEVA - When murder strikes the International Soap Opera Awards, Victoria must solve the case before the killer claims a legendary producer's final bow.
DEATH TAKES CANNES - A deadly stunt at the famous film festival leads Victoria to uncover a conspiracy where the real danger isn't in the script.
MURDER GOES MONTE CARLO - A high-stakes game of deception at the Royal Television Charity Gala proves that in Monte Carlo, everyone has something to hide.
FINAL SCENE IN PRAGUE - The Winter Theater Festival becomes a stage for murder when a renowned method acting coach's last performance turns deadly.
TOKYO KILLS - Bright lights and deadly schemes collide when Victoria investigates suspicious deaths on Japan's most popular game show.
With her signature wit, impeccable timing, and insistence on proper lighting for every scene (including crime scenes), Victoria brings theatrical flair to international intrigue. But even as she critiques the villains' "performances," the growing romantic tension with her by-the-book CIA partner proves that some of the best drama happens off-camera.
Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries who enjoy their intrigue with a dash of glamour, romance, and showbiz sparkle. Each story is crafted to be read in 45 minutes?ideal for lunch breaks or evening escapes into Victoria's sophisticated world of lights, camera, and murder!
Start your binge-read today and discover why Victoria St. James believes every crime scene deserves perfect lighting.
