The Wrong Girl

With both wit and her trademark warmth, Casey serves up the story of Bianca, the eighth child of Alafair Tucker, who flees her native Oklahoma for glamorous Hollywood in the 1920s. Clever, resilient, and agile, Bianca makes her way into films, but en route she meets a broad cast of characters, including a sleazy villain and a group of spirited, quirky women, all deftly drawn. The reader is transported to the 1920s Southwest, both seedy and sparkly, and it's a thoroughly enjoyable ride! - Karen Odden, author of A Lady in the Smoke and A Dangerous Duet Casey's portrait of how stars were born and kept their status during Hollywood's silent era will intrigue film buffs. - Publishers Weekly Casey plays up the melodrama and delivers a silent-movie feel to the story...shocking and amusing by turns, The Wrong Girl starts a new series with great promise. - Booklist, STARRED review With this new series launch, Casey ( Alafair Tucker mysteries) performs a little genre-bending, penning a coming-of-age tale within the context of a 1920s-set cozy mystery that could just as easily been ripped from today's headlines. VERDICT Old Hollywood, silent film stars, the Jazz Age, and strong female characters all combine to create a solid read for crime fiction fans of all stripes. - Library Journal This is the first in an excellent new series by Donis Casey... Highly recommended. - Historical Novel Society