this was such a juicy read....i love 'alternative history' fiction (when it is well done; much of it is rather schlocky, in my opinion) and have always been fascinated by the trials, tribulations and tragic and mysterious death of Marilyn Monroe....to see the legend extrapolated this way and bring in the possible political ramifications of her associations and how they may have contributed to her death was gripping reading...well-researched, the blurring of the lines between fact and fiction was brilliantly executed...a great 'it could have happened!' story...loved it!....this is another title i will be purchasing in hard copy and i am giving it 4 1/2 stars out of 5