Books like Another Thing to Fall by Laura Lippman

When Tess Monaghan, a seasoned private investigator, is tasked with guarding rising actress Selene Waites on the chaotic set of the new TV show *Mann of Steel*, she finds herself stepping into a web of on‑set accidents, bad press, and union conflicts that have halted production. The show’s creator, Flip Tumulty, worries that Selene’s difficult personality might endanger her fellow cast and crew. Tess must navigate the glossy yet treacherous world of television while protecting a star who turns out to be more cunning than expected. The situation escalates when a Baltimore resident is found dead beside a collection of photos of Selene, raising suspicion that the drama on screen mirrors that off it. Tess’s experience guarding high‑profile clients leads her into a murder investigation that threatens to expose hidden secrets and jeopardize the careers of everyone involved.

First publish date: 2008