Reviewed By: Harriet Klausner
Audition for Murder
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Susan Sussman
, Sarajane Avidon
Class/Genre: Mystery Amateur Sleuth Theater
St. Martin's, Feb 1999, $23.95, 279 pp.
Actors would die for a role in former superstar director Martin Wexler's latest play that he hopes will lead to a comeback for him. One of the performers hoping to gain the lead in the Chicago-based play is Morgan Taylor. However, her audition partner, elderly actress Lily London, fails to arrive on time, turning the formerly calm Morgan into a bundle of nerves. After her near hopeless audition, Morgan leaves the stage only to find the corpse of Lily in the nearby bathroom.
Thinking nothing of it, Morgan continues to push for the part. However, a second death occurs that makes the performer wonder if serial murders are the opening act. Being melodramatic, Morgan decides to do a bit of amateur sleuthing before the culprit turns the play into a real life tragedy.
AUDITION FOR MURDER is a genuine surprise that will enchant anyone who gives the tale a chance. The story line is entertaining, intelligent, and fun to read as the insider's world of theater is vividly portrayed. Morgan is a warm, delightful actress cum detective. However, it is her ensemble cast that makes this a necessary read for sub-genre fans. Novelist Susan Sussman and actress Sarajane Avidon leave no doubt that their corroboration will lead to a critically acclaimed, long running hit.
Harriet Klausner
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