Introducing The Lady in the Movies by Ronald R. Higgins, a slick new private-eye thriller set against the glow of old Hollywood. When Sam Ryan moves into his North Hollywood office, he thinks he’s in for another routine missing-person case—until he discovers a woman who vanished two decades ago under a cloud of scandal. This isn’t just any missing spouse story; she was a rising actress in 1958, one of the all-women band in Some Like It Hot, until a tabloid uproar forced her into the shadows without warning her husband.
Sam’s juggling more than just files—his girlfriend Kathy is still recovering from injuries she got helping on his last case—so this one hits close to home. As he untangles decades-old lies, vintage glamour, and fresh danger, you’ll find yourself racing through neon-lit boulevards and dusty backlots, eager to see how everything finally clicks into place.
From the very first page, you’ll feel the buzz of Tinseltown past and present. Higgins peels back Hollywood’s veneer to reveal the secrets lurking behind the marquee lights. You’ll meet showgirls with hidden agendas, studio execs with dirty laundry, and Sam himself, a detective whose own scars run deep. In the end, every loose thread—old rivalries, lost loves, and one explosive reveal—comes together in a finale that’s as satisfying as your favorite classic film.
Ronald R. Higgins knows his way around a mystery. A longtime fan of noir classics and modern crime dramas alike, he brings both grit and heart to his storytelling. With The Lady in the Movies, Higgins proves he can transport you to any era—whether you’re tracing clues through palm-tree shadows or digging for truth beneath the silver screen.
The Lady in the Movies
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