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The old die young (Lt. Nathan Shapiro mystery)
The old die young - Lt. Nathan Shapiro mystery Author:Lockridge, Richard The critics didn't think Clive Branson fit the part, but what did Branson care? He was making $10,000.00 a week, he had a run-of-the-play contract, and he was doing what every actor hopes to do--dazzle an admiring Broadway audience. Seemingly, Branson had everthing to live for, and did--right up to the moment when death claimed the veteran leadi... more »ng man after a surprise birthday party.
Lt. Nathan Shapiro and his trusty sidekick, Tony Cook, set out to find the answers to the actor's death: natural? accident? or was it murder? Everyone: actors, directors, producer, agents, dressers, stagehand, and writers are suspects. Before the chase is over, petty rivalries and old jealousies surface, the age of the victim gains significance, and another murder takes place virtually behind Shapiro'si back.« less