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cl5814
04-08-2004, 11:15 AM
So, who will be the first to read the book ?

From Publishers Weekly
Prolific romance author Graham, with more than 90 novels to her credit, sets her new romantic suspense tale in the world of professional ballroom dance. At the Moonlight Sonata Dance Studio in Miami Beach, coaching for professional competitions is available, as is recreational dance instruction. When Lara Trudeau, imperious star professional, drops dead after a performance, authorities, citing a lethal combination of pills and alcohol, deem the death accidental. But patrolman Doug O'Casey, a new dance student and Lara's most recent lover, suspects foul play, as do some associates, including the studio manager, Shannon Mackay. Doug finally persuades his brother Quinn, a private investigator, to sign up for dance lessons so he can look into the case. Meanwhile, in the vicinity of the dance studio, several seemingly unrelated murders occur. Quinn begins to fall in love with his dance instructor, Shannon, although she could be the murderer he seeksâ€"for that matter, so could his brother. When Shannon gets a cryptic message, "You're next!" she's determined to find the killer herself; her efforts put her in harm's way. The story isn't all suspicions and chills: readers can learn something about salsa, tango and waltz contests, and there's a touching bit about a homeless girl who's a natural dancer and finds a home. Graham's more suggestible fans will doubtless put on their dancing shoes and head for the nearest Arthur Murray studio.
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Sakura
04-08-2004, 11:38 AM
Now that sounds like an interesting read! Thanks for sharing with us cl5814!

Sakura Kitty :kitty:

Genesius Redux
04-08-2004, 12:01 PM
I'll certainly check it out, as I've been working on an idea for a series of murder mysteries set in the ballroom dance world. But I don't want to say too much about it before I get a complete draft. Suffice to say--when a beautiful young rhythm dancer is found naked and strangled in her room at a competition, cop's daughter and American Smooth dancer Amanda Britten must use all her wits to prevent the police from arresting the wrong man, and stop a ruthless cold-blooded killer whose next victim may be Amanda herself!

Christina75
04-08-2004, 12:21 PM
:D :banana:

Sakura
04-08-2004, 01:43 PM
:shock: :banana: :shock: You'll let us know when you get this one published, right?
Oh, and, *grins* if you want a beta (test reader--catches any mistakes, finds what flows or doesn't, etc...), I'd be up for the job on this! :wink:

Sakura Kitty :kitty:

Genesius Redux
04-08-2004, 02:16 PM
Oh, yes--if I can find an agent who will take it and a publisher interested, you better believe this is the first place I'll go to market it. No inhibitions about shameless self-promotion here. :lol:

Actually, the one thing I'm kind of hung up on right now is motive, believe it or not. But I've got a long summer coming up in which I hope to iron out most of those kinks. Y'all will be the first to hear about it.

G

Christina75
04-08-2004, 02:40 PM
The very first Mary Higgins Clark book I ever read was "Loves Music, Loves to Dance". Not really any dancing in it, but I do think of it any time someone suggests I find a dance partner by using personal ads. LOL

Christina :)

Spitfire
04-08-2004, 03:52 PM
Might make for a very good story. I like that name Moonlight Sonata.

Sakura
04-08-2004, 06:05 PM
No inhibitions about shameless self-promotion here. :lol:

Not that we here at DF mind! ... Or would expect anything less from an outgoing person like you! :D Good luck and my best wishes with that!

Sakura Kitty :kitty: