Caskett in Death discussion

Here's the discussion thread for #56 of the In Death series: Encore in Death

Expected publication: February 7, 2023

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Summary for ENCORE IN DEATH:

It was a glittering event full of A-listers, hosted by Eliza Lane and Brant Fitzhugh, a celebrity couple who’d conquered both Hollywood and Broadway. And now Eve Dallas has made her entrance—but not as a guest. After raising a toast, Fitzhugh fell to the floor and died, with physical symptoms pointing to cyanide, and the police have crashed the party.

From all accounts, he wasn’t the kind of star who made enemies. Everyone loved him—even his ex-wife. And since the champagne cocktail that killed him was originally intended for Eliza, it’s possible she was the real target, with a recently fired assistant, a bitter rival, and an obsessed fan in the picture. With so many attendees, staff, and servers, Eve has her work cut out determining who committed murder in the middle of the crowd—and what was their motivation. As one who’s not fond of the spotlight herself, she dreads the media circus surrounding a case like this. All she wants is to figure out who’s truly innocent, and who’s only acting that way…

Only 4 chapters in. Hope it isn't the stalker - that would be too easy.

I've finished it. Without spoilers, I had reread the three or four previous books immediately before this arrived. I was a bit disappointed at the end - not because of the case, but because there were several reused phrases/one-liners. It took it down from 5 to 4 stars.

Can anyone remind me who Mary Kate Corvino is??

Pegship wrote: "Can anyone remind me who Mary Kate Corvino is??"

She was in Abandoned in Death. She was kidnapped by the killer, and (view spoiler)[was saved by Eve and her team before he could kill her. Jenkinson and Reineke found her in the basement, but she'd already managed to loosen her bonds, and she ran into Jenkinson's arms. Eve has Jenkinson take Mary Kate back to Central where Mira and Louise tend to her wounds (hide spoiler)]. We were also given her POV for most of her captivity.