Show Business Kills

by Iris Rainer Dart

Struggling to retain the glamorous lifestyle of their youth, four middle-aged Hollywood friends resist growing older until one of them is nearly killed in a brutal attack. By the author of Beaches. 50,000 first printing.

Genres: Mystery, Fiction

310 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1995

About the author

Iris Rainer Dart is the author of eight novels, including the much-beloved New York Times bestseller Beaches. The mother of two children, she lives in California with her husband.

Reviews

[Joyce]

loved it!

[Naomi Starling · Rating 5 out of 5]

Despite the title, this is not really a mystery. It IS, however, like sitting down with a group of old, loyal friends. It reminded me of a long, reunion episode of the Golden Girls, my all-time favorite series, with all their usual flashbacks and array of emotions, which, of course, we ladies know means EVERY emotion under the sun. :) It really does feel like sitting down for a slice of cheesecake and cup of tea with friends every time you pick the book up.

It was an immensely enjoyable journey, and I will be keeping an eye out for more from this author in the future. Any woman with a little gray in her head, or on her soul, will enjoy this read. The back actually has a review from Bette Midler, and I can't help wondering if perhaps this is, at least in part, based on true events with true, lifelong friends. <3

[Ali Mandala-Kaynak · Rating 3 out of 5]

There were moments where the plot dragged but this book had some beautiful moments of brilliance. It really captures friendship and how it grows and changes with time. I liked the aspects of hollywood and how age and gender play into various relationships. I spent some time laughing during the book and then there were also these poignant scenes, dialogues,moments that had me on the verge of tears.

[Jackie Simons]

Read 6/99 & 3/04