Murder at the Academy Awards (R): A Red Carpet Murder Mystery

I have to say that I've loved Joan Rivers for my entire life, practically. That being said, I thought this was a fun read and a fun quasi-insider's view into the world of celebrities and their, shall we say, problems and excentricities. I never would have guessed the ending as there were absolutely no clues to it that I noticed. Consequently, it is actually what I'd call a real mystery. Some people may say it is "fluffy", but the celebrity backdrop made it all the more fun and better to read for fans like me. I can't wait for the next in the series.

Simply fabulous look at the Hollywood scene. Loved all the references to 'real life' and it actually had a cute mystery built in. Such fun!

Joan is so much fun. I enjoyed the behind-the-scenes view of Hollywood oscar parties and red carpet interviews. The book also includes fashion comments. I would like Joan to write a book on fashion advice for the mature but still glamourous woman.

A very funny book from a very hard working and talented Joan Rivers. The story line and plot were realistic, educating readers on how much hard work it really takes to work at the awards shows. The book was filled with both drama and humor. I look forward to reading the next in the series and recommend this book. Congratulations on continuing to entertain us all. Julie Spira, author of The Perils of Cyber-Dating: Confessions of a Hopeful Romantic Looking for Love Online

Can we talk? Sometimes it seems Joan Rivers is everywhere - TV shows, selling her gorgeous jewelry, etc. When I heard her say she with Jerrilyn Farmer was writing a mystery book called Murder at the Academy Awards, I couldn't wait to order it. In fact I read the book in 2 days! Joan Rivers' literary counterpart is Max Taylor. Max's daughter Drew, is Melissa's counterpart. They do what the real Rivers ladies do - Troll the Red Carpet at the Academy Awards and get the scoop and vie for interviews that other networks/shows are trying to grab. Ms. Rivers' knowledge of Hollywood and the Red Carpet brings the reality to the story. I am sure the partnership between Rivers and Farmer was magic because every page of this book was a delight to read. The plot is simple - a young starlet who had just gotten out of rehab - and had been close to Max and Drew - comes out of her limo (she was an Oscar nominee) and she collapses near Max and dies. While everyone thinks it was a relapse of drug overdose, Max and Drew don't think that for a minute. They are sure she was murdered. They, especially Max, go the extra mile to untangle the mystery. And there are some hilarious scenes that could only happen in Hollywood! If this first of the series is this good, I cannot wait for more mysteries starring Max Taylor and Drew with her crew and her WONDERFUL pooch named Killer! Bravo, Ms. Rivers! You've got a hit on your hands!!!