Last Scene Alive (Aurora Teagarden Mysteries, No. 7)
by Charlaine Harris
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Author: Charlaine HarrisEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-05-05
ISBN: 0425228142
Number of pages: 272
Publisher: Berkley
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- ISBN13: 9780425228142
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Book Reviews of Last Scene Alive (Aurora Teagarden Mysteries, No. 7)
Book Review: Murder On the Set
Summary: 5 Stars
Last Scene Alive (2002) is the seventh mystery novel in the Aurora Teagrarden series, following A Fool and His Honey. In the previous volume, Martin was shot at and missed and then had a heart attack and died. The perp was charged with three counts of kidnapping, two counts of murder, and one count of assault with a deadly weapon.
In this novel, Aurora Teagarden was born and raised in the small town of Lawrenceton, Georgia, in the suburbs of Atlanta. Roe is now widowed, but still works in the local library. But she in deeply depressed in her grief.
Barrett Bartell is Roe's stepson. He is an actor, surviving off funds from his father when paychecks are few and far between. Now that his father is dead, Roe provides the necessary funds.
Robin Crusoe is a writer of mysteries. He had dated Roe in the past. Then he went to Hollywood to get his first book turned into a movie.
Celia Shaw is an actress. She has won an Emmy for one of her roles and is now the star of a made-for-TV film.
In this story, Roe discovers that she is to be the subject of a movie based on her first case. Barrett has a role in the movie and Robin is back in town to watch the filming of his book. Roe doesn't like the concept at all and particularly hates the pain that it will give the families of the victims.
Yet it seems everybody in town knows about the film. Wannabe actors and actresses gather around the film crew and try to get the attention of the Hollywood insiders. Roe is invited out by Celia and marvels at the close service provided to the star.
Celia is cast as Aurora Teagarden in the film. Roe notices that Celia is studying her intensely at the restaurant and imitating her habitual actions. She is very upset by Celia's study and allows Robin to talk her into leaving early. She vows to never again visit the filming.
The next day, Roe finds herself driving her friend Angel to the set. Angel's car won't start and she has a job as a stuntperson in the film. Besides, she wants to introduce Roe to a friend.
As Roe and Angel are talking to Carolina, Roe observes Celia's trailer. Several people go in and out of the trailer. The latest is Barrett, who comes out looking unwell and then pukes alongside the trailer.
Roe immediately goes to Barrett and is with him as he mumbles that Celia is dead. Barrett recovers somewhat and again says Celia is dead. Carolina immediately notifies the director and then calls 911. Soon cellphones are showing up everywhere.
This tale brings Robin back into Roe's life. At first, she feels unfaithful to Martin, but her mother suggests that Martin is beyond any concern about this world. Several things converge to prod Roe into moving back into town.
This is the last in the series so far, but maybe another is lurking in the busy mind of the author. Meanwhile, you might try the Lily Bard series. Read and enjoy!
Highly recommended for Harris fans and for anyone else who enjoys tales of first degree murder, amateur detectives, and a spunky librarian. For anyone unfamiliar with this series, the initial volume is Real Murders.
-Bill Jordin
Summary of Last Scene Alive (Aurora Teagarden Mysteries, No. 7)
From the New York Times bestselling author of Dead Over Heels and the Sookie Stackhouse novels.
Roe is still in mourning over her husband's death when a movie company arrives in Lawrenceton. They've come to make a film based on a book written by her one-time boyfriend Robin Crusoe, a book that detailed their shared investigation of a series of murders that occurred years before.
But when the lead actress-who is playing Roe-is killed, Robin and Roe join forces once again to thwart a killer, without knowing that Roe herself is the next target.
Roe is still in mourning over her husband's death when a movie company arrives in Lawrenceton. They've come to make a film based on a book written by her one-time boyfriend Robin Crusoe, a book that detailed their shared investigation of a series of murders that occurred years before.
But when the lead actress-who is playing Roe-is killed, Robin and Roe join forces once again to thwart a killer, without knowing that Roe herself is the next target.
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