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Savannah Reid, a tall, overweight private investigator celebrated for her brisk wit, takes on a new assignment in Southern California’s glittering night scene. The Skeleton Key Three—a celeb‑plus‑money clique famed for their svelte figures—reemerge in the spotlight, but this time their fame is threatened by the disappearance of their only less‑wealthy, less‑slim member. As chills grow colder, the glamorous group’s image shifts from frivolous to sinister. Savannah must dive into Hollywood’s underbelly, stop a potential murder, and protect her own career before the glittering drama turns into drama that costs lives and fortune.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Sonja Massie
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