The Beverly Malibu

On Thanksgiving Day, LAPD homicide detective Kate Delafield investigates the murder of film director Owen Sinclair, whose death sparks suspicion among several industry insiders with motives rooted in Hollywood's blacklist era. As Kate uncovers clues such as handcuffs, a Wagner opera album, and arsenic-tainted bourbon, she navigates complex relationships and personal revelations that deepen the intrigue. The story combines a compelling whodunit with exploration of character dynamics, set against the glamorous yet treacherous backdrop of old Hollywood.