Mildred Pierced: A Toby Peters Mystery

by Stuart M. Kaminsky

Book Overview

That down-at-the-heels gumshoe Toby Peters again proves to be "an unblemished delight," as the Washington Post Book World put it, while his creator, Stuart M. Kaminsky, continues to "make the totally wacky possible" in a zany new Hollywood adventure. Having survived the hire of such movie luminaries as Humphrey Bogart, Bette Davis, Charlie Chaplin, and Cary Grant, tinsel-town detective Toby finds himself in the employ of an edgy Joan Crawford. Actually,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786711825
• ISBN13: 9780786711826
• Release Date: June 2003
• Publisher: Carroll & Graf Publishers
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.3" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

Stuart Kaminksky does it again

If you are looking for a fun read, that incorporates old Hollywood stars into murder mysteries then read all the Toby Peters books by Stuart Kaminsky. Dr. Kaminsky's writing is fun and historical as well as hysterical. Each one of his Toby Peter's books gives an insight to the Hollywood of the 30's and 40's. His characters are very real and his dialogue sparkles. Treat yourself, and start reading all Stuart Kaminsky's books

Worth a read

I've read all of the Toby Peters books and this is a typically solid entry - it's got interesting characters and a decent plot. Kaminsky obviously has respect for Joan Crawford, which makes her a solid character. And the eulogy delivered by Sheldon Minck may be the funniest thing Kaminsky has ever written.