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Megan E. Abbott
Megan E. Abbott writes gripping thrillers that often explore the darker side of female relationships. Her novel Dangerous Women is a great example of her suspenseful storytelling.
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Synopsis
In 1949, actress Jean Spangler leaves her home for a Hollywood studio and is never seen again. The baffling case, which briefly involved figures like Kirk Douglas, is assigned to the same police unit that investigated the infamous Black Dahlia. Through the eyes of press agent Gil Hop Hopkins, this novel explores a possible explanation for Spangler's mysterious disappearance.
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Characters
Gil Hop HopkinsProtagonist
Jean SpanglerSupporting
Kirk DouglasCameo