Murder of a Movie Star (Posie Parker Mystery, #5) by L.B. Hathaway

Murder of a Movie Star (Posie Parker Mystery, #5) Reviews

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  Jasmine

  I hated this one. Posie was cranky and wolfing down food the whole time. I expected to be told she was pregnant at the end. This author seems to change her characters for her own purposes in each book. What’s this about Lovelace having the hots for Posie now?? And Posie is apparently a stunner who all the men want even though we were told in the first book she was nothing remarkable to look at? Also, I can’t stand how the author handles the relationship with Alaric. Please just let us like Alaric. Please write some nice scenes of them together so we can see why they love each other. I think maybe the author isn’t comfortable writing romance so she avoids it by ruining all the relationships she starts for Posie. She did it with Len and now she’s doing it with Alaric. The plot of this book was convoluted and annoying. I didn’t like that she gave the villain horrific injuries from the war then made him a “monster.” Also, what the heck with killing off so many characters in this one?? This is supposed to be a COZY mystery series. We expect certain things from cozies, and unnecessarily killing off lovable characters isn’t one of them. I also don’t like what the author is turning Rufus into. What’s the point? Why can’t he just be lovable, like Philip Petrie in the Daisy Dalrymple series. Does the author just hate all her male characters? That’s how it’s starting to come across. Even the hinting at Lovelace having feelings for Posie. That doesn’t make me think that Posie is irresistible to men. It makes me think Lovelace is a pig. This book was just annoying and went on and on. Posie better be more likable in the next book. And for someone so clever, she needs to stop doing such stupid things. Like getting in the car in the beginning! Are you kidding me?? How stupid is she?! And letting the telephone repairman up at the end. Stupid stupid stupid. And the way she turned and smiled at the drunk man catcalling her on the street. Have a little self respect, Posie. What’s the matter with you?? Also, a lot of the modern language in these books throws me off. I’m not sure if I’ll continue with the series after this one. At the very least, I need a break.
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  Izlinda

  Darker and more realistic
  
  I found this series thanks to Kindle Unlimited. As the series goes by, the tone gets darker and events and characters in the earlier books get referenced and you actually see characters grow. I quite like how dynamics have changed. It is more believable.
  
  As for the case itself, it gets a bit convoluted and reveal at the end was a lot to take in. Not quite sure if some things seemed just a bit too "pat."
  
  "As sure as bread is bread" - also took a while to not get annoyed at the frequency of this saying.
  
  I much appreciate Hathaway's historical notes - always great to learn more things!
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  Beth

  Fabulous!
  
  This was THE MOST fun, thinking, intellegent mystery I have read in so long. I cannot wait for the next!
  If you have any love of Agatha Christie, you simply must read this series. I wish I could rate it higher than 5 stars
  I absolutely adore the info and research h passed on by the author at the end of each book, which for me is a rarity.
  The setting of England in the 1920's is just so enthralling. I swear I just want to see it all unfold, though I doubt any film could do it justice as the goodies are in the details. Fortunately, I don't have to see it all unfold as the author has written in such a wonderful style and huge talent, the words do it for me
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  P.J. Peterson

  Suspects galore
  
  I usually enjoy reading books from another era, as this one is, but it seemed to drag on unnecessarily from about the mid-point on. I confess that I skimmed the last 100 pages or so to get to the end. There were a lot of characters to keep track of. I did like that the author used the phrases from that period of time. Some were new to me even though I've read other books set in 1920s England.
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  Pallas

  Why did they call foxglove orchids, they are not orchids... are they? Is this a clue?
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  Richard

  This was another fun mystery, this time centering on the British film industry. I always like reading about Posie, and she keeps me thoroughly entertained. The scenes are always nicely painted. There are a number of interesting characters who pop up. This plot was fairly convoluted, at least for me. As a novel, this felt slightly less technically delicious than some other Posie stories, but that could be down to me and my frame of mind at the moment. I'm still an adoring fan and looking forward to the next one.
  
  That darned Alaric, though. Gosh! I'm not sure he really even wants to marry her, deep down, and there's a scene near the end that made me wonder a little what's in store for them. I know Posie has other admirers who might even be more suitable... We'll see what happens next!
  
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  Tanya Marlow

  I absolutely love this Agatha Christie-style murder mystery series, and look forward to each book as it comes out. This one is set in the world of British cinema just as Hollywood is in ascendance, which is an element of history I didn’t know. As ever, I enjoyed reading Hathaway’s well-researched historic notes at the end which explain which elements of the setting were based in fact.
  
  I gobbled it up in a day or so, and kept guessing till the end as to who the murderer was. Another wonderful Posie Parker – can’t wait for the next one. Highly recommended for anyone who loves Agatha Christie.
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  Mary (Biblophile)

  I like the Posie Parker mysteries but this one didn't hit the mark for me. Perhaps it was because the story seemed overly padded and long.
  
  Posie is asked to protect a movie star who has been threatened. She is accompanies by her friend Dolly who contributes quite a few insights. The star and all those around her have secrets that make it more difficult to find the culprit. Posie seems a little slow on catching the clues and worries excessively about her relationship with Alaric. Although well written, it somehow isn't up to others in the series.
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  Melissa Morrow

  I am continuing with the Posy Parker series because the narrator of the audiobooks, Clare Willie, is so good and the settings are so well done. However, they are getting convoluted and confusing—not great for audiobooks because I can’t easily flip back to see which character is which (and there are a lot of characters, sometimes with two or three different identifies.) Also, the denouement on this one went on for HOURS. If I were reading these as text and had a better memory, these might be five stars.
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  Peggy

  Wow
  
  I've raced through this series in a few days because it was just that good! I've read hundreds of mysteries in my life, and this book still managed to surprise, delight, and engross me. I'm not ordinarily a fan of novels set in this time period, but I'm so, so glad I took a gamble. This is a literal page-turner of a book; my pulse is still beating fast from the finish. And what a finish! I cannot wait for the next in the series!
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  Michelle

  For the most part, I am still enjoying the continuing adventures of Posie and the other characters. In many ways she reminds me of Phryne Fisher of the Miss Fisher mystery series.....in addition to being in the same time period they also have a similar spunk.
  
  I am growing weary of the issues with her love life, however, and really hope that is put to bed soon. It is confusing about the character and proves rather detracting from the stories.
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  Xavier University Library

  This sixth book in the Posie Parker "cosy historical murder mystery" series takes place mostly on the set of a film on Henry the VIII and Anne Boleyn which seems to be a last-ditched effort to resist Hollywood dominance. But, like in the other books in the series, secrets from during and after World War I are rampant and not everyone is who they seem to be. Posie and her friend Dolly and Inspector Lovelace and his men work together to entangle the mess and keep the star from being murdered.
  
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  Kathy Randol

  BEST BOOK TO DATE!!! Only a few complaints.
  
  I enjoy this read very much. However, I wish Posey was not so irritated all the time and selfish.
  Her partner Len was suppose to have helped her. Gee, he's tied up and gagged, she gets an attitude about it, Really?
  Other than that, it's action packed. The author has a wonderful way of storytelling.
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  Jayne

  1920's English Detective Story
  
  I really enjoy the Posie Parker mysteries. I look forward to the next one. This story takes place in 1923 England and the film industry. There are many false trails in the mystery. I like the complicated plots. But there are times when the author puts the heroine in a situation that I just want to say, "No Posie. Don't do it. "
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  Nancy

  Silvia Hanro has had some threats on her life. Posie has been asked to protect her for the wrap party of Silvia's lates movie. There are many secrets a foot here and Posie has to figure out who could be the likely suspect and who to eliminate. Danger seems to be everywhere and not just for the movie star. Posie has a visit from an old enemy too.
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  Sonya

  I absolutely loved this book. It was my first in the series. I immediately downloaded the other Five books and will begin Book #1 as soon as I complete this comment. I am a bit annoyed that Alaric waved at Posie while sitting and smiling cozily with the movie star : what an ending. But it got me hooked. lol.
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  Tracey

  Murder of a Movie Star
  
  Posie Parker is called in to look at the death threats made to actress Silvia Harno. But soon. Posie is caught up in a case which is difficult and dangerous.
  L.B. Hathaway has written another fantastic Posie Parker Mystery. Everyone has secrets and no one is quite what they seem. This novel kept me guessing right until the end and I thoroughly enjoyed.
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  Diane

  Posie has gotten so unlikeable! She is jealous, snipping at everyone, completely wrong more than half the time as she solves things, and gets innocent people killed. I think I’ll read one more to see if they keep going downhill. I am VERY concerned that the author seems to be setting up a new romance for Posie with a happily married father. Can we not? And the fat shaming was next level.