Lily Jones must stop a murder that happened before she was born in the heat of 1950s Las Vegas. She is aided by Louis and his sister, Tilda, but her own life is in danger as she tries to find the killer and change Evelyn's fate. The book is praised for its intriguing mystery, glamorous setting, and well-developed characters. Readers have called it "a joy," "absolutely brilliant," and "one of my top reads for 2023."

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 20 June 2024
Publisher: Canelo

Murder and scandal in the heat of 1950s Las Vegas: can Lily Jones stop a murder that happened before she was born?

Murder and Scandal in the Heat of 1950s Las Vegas: Can Lily Jones Stop a Murder That Happened Before She Was Born?

Lily Jones can't forget her incredible time-slip adventure back to the Golden Age of Hollywood and the friends she made there - especially a handsome barman by the name of Louis, with whom she felt such a strong connection. Back in 2020, life isn't going so well for her and Lily is idly googling when she is horrified to discover that Evelyn, Louis's ex-girlfriend, is brutally murdered in 1953. She is compelled to go back to the 1950s and try to save Evelyn's life, but this time it isn't just the gilded stars of Tinseltown she will have to contend with, but The Mob as she finds herself in the seedy glamour of Vegas and learns that Evelyn's future depends upon her first solving the murder of a Vegas showgirl. Thankfully, she has Louis and his sister, Tilda, to help her, but her own life is in danger as she tries to find the killer and change Evelyn's fate. What will she risk to save a life?

A Page-Turning, Inventive Time-Hop Mystery Perfect for Fans of Stuart Turton and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.

Readers adore The Case of the Singer and the Showgirl: "Brimming with wonderful characters, cracking dialogue, exquisite description and an intriguing mystery that kept me guessing all the way... quite simply a joy. A.A. Chaudhuri

Crime, Glamour and Love - Lisa Hall's Latest Time-Slip Novel Is an Absolute Joy

Annabel Kantaria 'Full of Las Vegas Glamour, Thrill, Nostalgia and Vivid Characters. I Loved It! Louise Swanson

Fresh, Fun and Full of Suspense. Crime-Solving, Time-Hopping Lily Jones Is a Brilliant Character and 1950s Vegas, in All Its Glamour and Seediness, Springs to Life Through Her Eyes. Joanna Dodd

Praise for the Series:

Gr. "A gripping, atmospheric tale of murder and mystery set in 1950s Las Vegas. The Case of the Singer and the Showgirl is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and crime fiction."

A.A. Chaudhuri, author of The Case of the Singer and the Showgirl

Lisa Hall's latest time-slip novel is an absolute joy. Annabel Kantaria

Full of Las Vegas glamour, thrills, nostalgia and vivid characters. I loved it! Louise Swanson

Fresh, fun and full of suspense. Crime-solving, time-hopping Lily Jones is a brilliant character and 1950s Vegas, in all its glamour and seediness, springs to life through her eyes. Joanna Dodd

Weight: 238g
Dimension: 196 x 130 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781804366592