Book Review: Last Scene Alive

Reviewed By: Harriet Klausner

Last Scene Alive     Amazon US PB Amazon US HC Amazon Canada PB Amazon Canada HC
Charlaine Harris
Class/Genre:   Mystery   Amateur Sleuth
Series: Aurora Teagarden # 7
St. Martin’s August 2002, $22.95, 224 pp.

It has been over a year since Aurora "Roe" Teagarden’s husband has been murdered but the Lawrenceton, Georgia librarian is still in deep mourning. She is not at all happy that a Hollywood crew is coming to town to shoot the scenes from "Whimsical Death" based on the first homicide Roe ever solved. Also coming to town is Robin Crusoe, Roe’s ex-boyfriend, and the person who helped her solve the case but subsequently went on to write the book on their investigation that has led to the movie.

Roe is also unhappy that her stepson Barrett is starring in the movie because they despise each other. When Robin hits town, old sparks ignite and Roe begins to realize that the movie filming might be a blessing in disguise. What Roe doesn’t know is that there is a murderer amongst the Hollywood set. This person plans to kill the movie’s star and target Roe as his next victim.

Fans of the Aurora Teagarden series will like the way the heroine displays her grief while moving on with her life. Readers will delight with the appearance of a new man in Roe’s life, one that is different than her deceased husband. It is very easy to see why Robin and Roe click. The story line is fast-paced, well plotted, and exciting with enough twists and turns to keep readers on full alert.

Harriet Klausner

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