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Book Three of the Movie Palace Mysteries!
Murder on the
Silver Screen
When Nora Paige agrees to use the Palace movie theater for the launch of a new online game, she has no way of knowing that the event will end in murder. But when one of the theater's owners is accused of the crime, the future of the Palace could be in danger.
With help from Trixie, the lively ghost of a 1930s usherette, Nora sets out to solve the crime, all while dealing with the latest manipulations from her lying ex, the meddling of a Hollywood mogul, and the mysterious delivery box of classic movie memorabilia.
Murder in the Balcony
Nora Paige is settling into her new life as manager of the Palace movie theater. She only has a few things to worry about. Like keeping the theater safely out of the clutches of an evil real estate developer, figuring out whether she wants to take her charming-but-cheating husband back, and hiding the fact that her new best friend Trixie is the ghost of an usherette who died in 1937. But when someone close to the Palace is murdered, the only thing Nora really needs to worry about is finding the killer before they strike again.
Murder at the Palace
“Murder at the Palace" is a downright hoot. Fans of classic films will love this smart tale…Rest assured that although the films involved are old, the story is witty and fresh.”
-Mystery Scene Magazine
“Murder at the Palace has great characters, including Trixie. It’s a delightful book, and…the movie summaries just add to the appeal.”
-Library Journal
“Old movie buffs, fans of San Francisco, and lovers of well-done mystery series debuts will shout huzzah and encore at author Margaret Dumas.”
-Criminal Element
“Edgy enough to push a timeworn formula from the basement up to the balcony. Dumas adds just enough zany to her mix to have readers lining up for more.”
-Kirkus Reviews