A new adventure in the outstanding historical crime series featuring silent-era Hollywood private eye Tom Collins


“Vividly etched . . . a stylish, scabrous, punchy private eye investigation”

Declan Burke, IRISH TIMES


“An attractive and moving picture of Twenties Hollywood as a haven for misfits and free spirits . . .  The characters, real or imagined, are excellent company”

DAILY TELEGRAPH – Best Thrillers and Crime Fiction of 2020 so far


“Fast-paced, exciting and thrilling – an impressive debut”

THE SUNDAY TIMES

“Gripping and atmospheric”

LIBRARY JOURNAL


“An atmospheric and cynical take on Hollywood realpolitik in the silent era.” IRISH TIMES


“Outstanding” PUBLISHERS WEEKLY


“For fans of mysteries set in Hollywood’s early days… this one is a sure thing.”  BOOKLIST


“O’Donovan has fun amid the fleshpots of 1922 Hollywood, and like-minded fans will too.” KIRKUS Reviews