Mildred Pierced

In this engaging Toby Peters mystery by Edgar Award winner Stuart M. Kaminsky, the life of Mildred Minck, an ordinary woman, spirals into chaos when she becomes the first murder victim in Los Angeles history to be killed by crossbow in June 1944. Her husband, dentist Sheldon Minck, is found at the scene and claims that actress Joan Crawford can identify the true killer. As private investigator Toby Peters is drawn into the case, he navigates the underworld of survivalists and the pressures surrounding Crawford, who is making a film comeback and insists on staying out of the public eye. This captivating narrative combines mystery with a touch of Hollywood glamour.