Dead and Not So Buried (A Gideon Kincaid Hollywood Thriller)

by James L. Conway

Hollywood is rocked after the remains of one of the most idolized movie stars of the ’60s are stolen. The thief chooses Gideon Kincaid to deliver the ransom, forcing the PI and ex-cop to set about unraveling a master plan that will include extortion, blackmail and murder. While trying to stay one step ahead of his nemesis, Gideon is led on a harrowing roller coaster ride through sun and sin-drenched Hollywood. The dead beauty is not Gideon’s only concern; he must also contend with a few live ones. First there’s the tough-as-nails cop assigned to the case—Gideon’s bitter ex-wife. Then there’s the gorgeous starlet he must protect. Unfortunately they have a history that puts her in jeopardy. Finally there’s Gideon’s assistant, the adorable and adoring Hillary, whose involvement in the case endangers them both.  As the body count mounts and the madman’s crimes grow ever more audacious, Gideon finds himself in a desperate race against time.  Can he put a stop to this crime spree before Gideon himself ends up dead and very buried?

“Screenwriter Conway hits the ground running with this entertaining, debut Hollywood potboiler with a likable PI and tongue-in-cheek humor. It’s a clever mystery with one more satisfying twist at the very end. Great fun.” — Library Journal

“His characters breathe on the page and are enlivened with emotions and desires that are nearly palpable. Add frequent plot twists that are capped by a satisfying ending, and you have a mystery novel of the hardboiled school that is sure to keep even the most ardent reader guessing.” —New York Journal of Books

“A fast paced thriller mystery… An unusual plot that sprawls all throughout Hollywood, Dead and Not So Buried is an excellent pick for community library suspense and thriller collections.” —Midwest Book Review

“This mystery has all the markings of a bestseller. James L. Conway proves with his first novel that he knows how to write a great mystery with a likeable lead character that leaves his readers wanting a sequel or maybe a series.” —-Suspense Magazine

James has worked extensively as a Hollywood writer, producer and director. His credits include such TV favorites as Supernatural, Smallville, Charmed, and Star Trek: Next Generation, Deep Space 9, Voyager and Enterprise.

James also served six years as Executive Vice President of Spelling Television where he worked on over twenty TV series including such hits as 90210, Melrose Place and 7th Heaven.

James lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two daughters.

To learn more about James or his novels, please check out his website: jameslconway.com.

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