Dread Journey by Dorothy B. Hughes

Dread Journey (Murder Room) (Black Dagger Crime S.)

by Dorothy B. Hughes

One-way ticket to death . . .? In the four years since she arrived in Los Angeles, Kitten Agnew has become a star. Not all by herself, of course; though beautiful and talented, Kitten would be lost without her director, the acclaimed and powerful Vivien Spender.

But Spender is a dangerous man. Kit knows that, and has heard all the stories - of discarded stars that have ended up in a chorus line, or a sanatorium, or worse.

Spender knows that Kit knows, and wouldn't dare destroy her glittering career. But he may be willing to kill her . . .

On a train from LA to Chicago, Kit makes a discovery that could have her fighting not just for her career, but for her life.

Reviewed by Aidan Brack (Mysteries Ahoy) on

4.5 of 5 stars

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A superb, suspenseful story which cuts deep into the heart of old Hollywood but its themes are still relevant today.

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