In For A Pound: A Lola Starke Novel: 2

A chance reunion with her schoolgirl crush Stuey Lim has Lola Starke dreaming of new possibilities but her nascent hopes are brutally crushed as she witnesses Stuey and his best friend Tommy a world-famous comedian gunned down in front of Crescent Citys most exclusive club. Shocked and grieving Lola is nonetheless duty-bound to investigate the deaths at the request of her mentor Nicky Lo. Puzzling out the intricate history of Tommys tight-knit show business family intent on guarding their status as closely as their secrets is dangerous enough. But Lola must also protect Stueys parents from a gangster with suspect claims to Stueys cherished missing pocket watch-all while navigating a new phase in her contentious relationship with her Ghost Aubrey. This is the 30s and this is Crescent City where hauntings are a normal part of life and magic-fuelled funeral rites determine the deads journey in the sacred cycle of reincarnation. Where traditions and family can nurture a comedic genius-or destroy him. And where no matter how old the secret blood will out.