Published June 13, 2023

Final Cut by Marjorie McCown

Final Cut by Marjorie McCownFinal Cut by Marjorie McCown
Published by Crooked Lane Books on June 6, 2023
Genres: Mystery
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover
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four-stars

I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

About Final Cut

A Hollywood film set provides the backdrop for Final Cut, a contemporary cozy mystery. Joey, a costumer working on a blockbuster action movie, is the prime suspect in a murder when she stumbles upon the body of another crew member. When the police won’t clear her name, she’s forced to take matters into her own hands.

My thoughts about Final Cut

Joey’s a smart, driven MC, never giving up even when the odds are against her. The mystery is fast-paced and twisty; it kept me guessing right up to the explosive, high-octane ending.

The author’s experience in the world of film making gives context and authenticity to the story’s details. Plus, fun cameos from real-life superstars contribute to that peeking behind-the-curtain of movie magic feel.

In closing

Final Cut is a quick and entertaining mystery – the perfect beach read book.

Thank you Crooked Lane Books for the ARC.

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About Marjorie McCown

Marjorie McCown has spent her entire professional life in the story-telling business, though she started out on the visual side of the craft. She designed costumes for theater and opera companies all over the country, including the NYC Opera at Lincoln Center, before she moved to Los Angeles to work on feature films.

Marjorie spent 25 years as a key member of the costume design teams for a string of successful movies that includes “Forrest Gump,” “Apollo 13,” “The Firm,” “A Bronx Tale,” “Wag the Dog,” “Hairspray,” “The Aviator,” “Angels and Demons,” “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” and “X-men Days of Future Past.”

She brings her background in film to her writing, setting her mysteries behind-the-scenes in the everyday working world of movies.
She has a BA in Theater from the University of Virginia, and an AAS in Fashion Design from FIT in NYC. She is a member of Sisters in Crime and Mystery Writers of America.

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