I just finished Play to the End, by Robert Goddard. I've never heard of the author, but he can tell a good murder mystery, that's for sure. I've been reading a lot of mysteries in the last few years, which has a lot to do with my interest in writing in the genre. This book was the first in a while that I had to put down so that I could work on my own. I don't know what it was, but but it got me going!

Set in Brighton, the book takes place over a week. The "detective," as it were, is an English movie star with not much going for his career anymore. He's leading a play that just hasn't found its legs and seems to be the final nail. When he tries to help his soon-to-be ex-wife get rid of a creepy stalker he gets drawn into the mystery.

I was quite hooked. A fun reading mixing my love of England, theater, and mysteries. Many thanks to Pat for handing me the book while I was on a treadmill at the Y. A great recommendation! Just sorry it took me a few months to get to it …