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Remington Mansion #2
The Tinseltown Murderer
In the second book of the Remington Mansion Mystery series, time travelers Josie Matthews and David Remington visit 1936 Hollywood to fight Nazi influence in Los Angeles.
When Josie Matthews accidentally traveled back to a house party in 1929, little did she know she was changing history for the worse. It was only after returning to modern-day Oregon that she realized she had inadvertently prolonged World War II. She and her husband, David Remington, must now go back to correct history, being careful not to change anything again.
In 1936 they reunite with friends, including actor Kurt Franklin whose new German girlfriend may be a Nazi spy. As Hollywood studios court the German film market and local communists clash with the Los Angeles chapter of the Hitler Youth, associates of Josie and David are killed by the Tinseltown Murderer -- and all signs point to the fact it's someone they know. Josie and David have to fix history without becoming the Tinseltown Murderer's next victims.
Set in a fascinating period of real-life Los Angeles, THE TINSELTOWN MURDERER is a fictional story of crime, friendship and the perfect martini, during Hollywood's golden age.
When Josie Matthews accidentally traveled back to a house party in 1929, little did she know she was changing history for the worse. It was only after returning to modern-day Oregon that she realized she had inadvertently prolonged World War II. She and her husband, David Remington, must now go back to correct history, being careful not to change anything again.
In 1936 they reunite with friends, including actor Kurt Franklin whose new German girlfriend may be a Nazi spy. As Hollywood studios court the German film market and local communists clash with the Los Angeles chapter of the Hitler Youth, associates of Josie and David are killed by the Tinseltown Murderer -- and all signs point to the fact it's someone they know. Josie and David have to fix history without becoming the Tinseltown Murderer's next victims.
Set in a fascinating period of real-life Los Angeles, THE TINSELTOWN MURDERER is a fictional story of crime, friendship and the perfect martini, during Hollywood's golden age.
313 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 31, 2019
About the author
Maureen Driscoll
29 books189 followersMaureen Driscoll is an Emmy-nominated writer/producer in Hollywood, whose writing credits include "MADtv," "Jimmy Kimmel Live," and Nickelodeon's "BrainSurge."
Maureen's latest project is a serialized novel, Fracked, available on Amazon's Vella platform. The paranormal romance is about what happens when fracking opens up a portal to hell and the only people able to save the Earth are the residents of an over-55 community.
She has two Regency romance series about the Kellington and Emerson families, and a series set in the early Victoria era about the residents of Jasmine Cottage. She is also the author of the Remington Mansion time-travel/cozy mystery trilogy and a contemporary romance series about the wealthy Carmichael family in Los Angeles.
She loves hearing from her readers at Maureen Driscoll Author on Facebook, as well as on Twitter @MaureenDriscoll. Her blog, MaureenDriscollRomance.Wordpress.com, is top secret because she never ever updates it.
She is very grateful to Mayhem Cover Creations for the book covers.
Maureen's latest project is a serialized novel, Fracked, available on Amazon's Vella platform. The paranormal romance is about what happens when fracking opens up a portal to hell and the only people able to save the Earth are the residents of an over-55 community.
She has two Regency romance series about the Kellington and Emerson families, and a series set in the early Victoria era about the residents of Jasmine Cottage. She is also the author of the Remington Mansion time-travel/cozy mystery trilogy and a contemporary romance series about the wealthy Carmichael family in Los Angeles.
She loves hearing from her readers at Maureen Driscoll Author on Facebook, as well as on Twitter @MaureenDriscoll. Her blog, MaureenDriscollRomance.Wordpress.com, is top secret because she never ever updates it.
She is very grateful to Mayhem Cover Creations for the book covers.
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January 14, 2020
This is the second book of the Remington Mansion Mystery series, in which our time travelers Josie Matthews and David Remington try to correct their apparent change of the past. They are in for an adventure neither will forget as they visit 1936 Hollywood to confront Nazi's and Communists.
I am really impressed with the plot and I loved the alternate history hypothesis the author presented as her fictional characters put themselves in danger for the greater good.
As usual, Ms. Driscoll excels in bringing her characters to life with her penchant for fun and witty dialog, and strong female characters. I actually admired one of the nemesis of our Josie, the heroine. I really hope she shows up in the future books!
If you are a fan of the Amazon series 'Man in the High Castle' I think you'll like this story. I was truly educated about the Nazi/Communist movement that existed here in America in the '30's.
And the cliffhanger? It had me on pins and needles! I can't wait for the next installment!
If you haven't picked this one up yet, I strongly recommend you do.
I am really impressed with the plot and I loved the alternate history hypothesis the author presented as her fictional characters put themselves in danger for the greater good.
As usual, Ms. Driscoll excels in bringing her characters to life with her penchant for fun and witty dialog, and strong female characters. I actually admired one of the nemesis of our Josie, the heroine. I really hope she shows up in the future books!
If you are a fan of the Amazon series 'Man in the High Castle' I think you'll like this story. I was truly educated about the Nazi/Communist movement that existed here in America in the '30's.
And the cliffhanger? It had me on pins and needles! I can't wait for the next installment!
If you haven't picked this one up yet, I strongly recommend you do.
February 12, 2020
Book 1 was marvelous
October 22, 2020
2nd instalment in this trilogy. Interesting premise for storyline. Quite different from her historical romances which are like smuggling under a comfy blanket on a rainy day.
March 7, 2024
I enjoyed this book. It was a quick, easy read that kept me engaged. There were times when the plot of Josie & David having affected World War II with their time travel was a little ridiculous. Like why WW II? Surely something with the Senator that died instead of Mickey or Kurt would have affected something first. And the cliff hanger at the end of the book - left some questions. Hoping for another book in the series.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 1, 2022
Another Intriguing Mystery
I do love this author, but the subject matter of this story was unsettling. There were many surprises along with the murders and the mysteries were not easy to unravel. The surprise ending was actually something I saw coming, at least part of it. The cliffhanger was virtually unexpected, as well as a bit upsetting.
I do love this author, but the subject matter of this story was unsettling. There were many surprises along with the murders and the mysteries were not easy to unravel. The surprise ending was actually something I saw coming, at least part of it. The cliffhanger was virtually unexpected, as well as a bit upsetting.
February 28, 2023
I enjoyed this book, very much. The characters are fleshing out to be quite interesting, the plot is easily followed if you concentrate, and the premise is a good one. So many people who weren't who they seemed to be kept my head spinning. I definitely recommend this book and look forward to the next one.
June 14, 2023
More vintage mystery
I didn't enjoy this story as much as I did The Tycoon Murderer even though it was very well-written and featured the same characters.
The Tinseltown Murderer was a real puzzler, but it was all about politics and Hitler and German spies and crime and Hollywood. Although the plot was good, it seemed to move too slowly to keep my attention.
7
I didn't enjoy this story as much as I did The Tycoon Murderer even though it was very well-written and featured the same characters.
The Tinseltown Murderer was a real puzzler, but it was all about politics and Hitler and German spies and crime and Hollywood. Although the plot was good, it seemed to move too slowly to keep my attention.
7
February 16, 2024
Interesting twist!
I really enjoyed reading this. I must admit I had not figured out any of it, especially Blake being German and being "Stern". The trip back to the 21st century certainly was a surprise when Greta showed up at the door. Interesting to think about what the world would be like if Pearl Harbor never happened. Very imaginative plot.
I really enjoyed reading this. I must admit I had not figured out any of it, especially Blake being German and being "Stern". The trip back to the 21st century certainly was a surprise when Greta showed up at the door. Interesting to think about what the world would be like if Pearl Harbor never happened. Very imaginative plot.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 12, 2024
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This book was so boring I was forcing myself to read it, only because I didn't want to waste my $4. It finally started picking up at the 79% mark. And then it was good until things started to be resolved TOO quickly and easily.
I bought it because I loved the first one, but after this I have no interest in reading the third.
𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗗.
This book was so boring I was forcing myself to read it, only because I didn't want to waste my $4. It finally started picking up at the 79% mark. And then it was good until things started to be resolved TOO quickly and easily.
I bought it because I loved the first one, but after this I have no interest in reading the third.
𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗗.
April 3, 2024
The Tinseltown Murderer
Enjoyed this a lot. Thought I had it figured out and loved seeing Hollywood in the 30’s. There is a great and for me unseen twist. Read the 1st book of this series to really enjoy the trip.
Enjoyed this a lot. Thought I had it figured out and loved seeing Hollywood in the 30’s. There is a great and for me unseen twist. Read the 1st book of this series to really enjoy the trip.
July 17, 2022
Tinseltown
I do love history. Not the best I've read but certainly very good. I cannot say anymore. I did like the booj.
I do love history. Not the best I've read but certainly very good. I cannot say anymore. I did like the booj.
March 30, 2024
The first in the series was kind of fun to read. I was glad to finally finish Book 2, as it was difficult to get through. I seldom give 2 star reviews
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