Murder in the Dressing Room

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Drag queens aren't just dramatic. They're deadly...Meet Misty Divine, drag queen turned amateur sleuth in a stand-out new murder mystery By day, shy accountant Joe hides behind their desk and plays by the rules. By night, Joe takes to the stage as Misty Divine, a star of the London drag scene. But when Misty's mentor, Lady Lady, is found dead in her dressing room, Misty finds herself under the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Because Lady Lady was murdered - and Misty and her fellow performers quickly become prime suspects. Heartbroken by the loss, and frustrated by the biases of the police, Joe is determined to uncover the killer in their midst. But what can they, a mere accountant, possibly do This is a case for Misty Divine...

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The fabulous Holly Stars has burst onto the cosy murder mystery scene with the amateur sleuth I never knew I needed drag queen Misty Divine is fierce, confident, and oh so glamorous. I loved this cast of characters and witnessing Misty come into her own to solve the murder of her beloved mentor Lady Lady. Entertaining, touching, and a lot of fun, Murder in the Dressing Room was an absolute delight! -- Ashley Tate * author of international bestseller Twenty-Seven Minutes *
Move over Miss Marple, theres a new amateur detective in town, and she can solve murders in sequins and six inch heels. Cosy, clever and camp, with a truly unique heroine to cheer for, Murder in the Dressing Room is an absolute delight -- Freya Sampson * USA Today bestselling author of The Busybody Bookclub and Nosy Neighbours *
Murder in the Dressing Room provides all the comfort and entertainment of a traditional amateur sleuth story, but from a wholly new and absolutely enthralling perspective. A page-turning mystery, larger than life protagonist, and a behind the scenes look at the glamorous and gritty world of dragwhat more could you want -- Mia P. Manansala * author of the bestselling Tita Rosie's Kitchen Mysteries series *
I loved it! A brilliantly plotted mystery and with characters I just wanted to hug, Murder in the Dressing Room is a huge-hearted novel and Misty Divine is a courageous, inspirational and loveable heroine. She must surely be 2025s hottest new amateur sleuth! I got swept up in the glitter and the glamour, and rooted for Misty all the way as she became more and more determined to see justice for her friend and mentor. I loved Joe and Miles relationship and I am grateful to Holly for being so generous with her writing, for showing us the lives of characters we dont often see depicted in fiction. What a warm, humorous, and hugely important book this is! I am sure this has been said before but I think we have a new queen of crime! -- Emily Critchley * author of One Puzzling Afternoon *
Murder In The Dressing Room is as bright and sassy as its cover. A witty, sparkly, cosy mystery that I lapped up with delight. I can't wait for more from Holly Stars! -- Tess Amy * author of The Confidence Games *

Author Bio

Holly Stars is a drag stand-up comedian and writer. She is the writer of the smash-hit drag murder mystery, Death Drop, a play that has had three runs on the West End and a UK and Ireland tour. Holly has two seasons of her own television series, Holly Stars- Inspirational, and regularly performs in London and around the UK. Her solo shows include Justice For Holly, Nightmare Neighbour and Birthday. Murder In The Dressing Room is her debut novel.