Lily Torrence

Lyman Wilbur builds his reputation on crime fiction about a tough, street-smart detective, but in person he could hardly be less like that character. Hired by Colosseum Studios to help bring his latest novel to the screen, he is pulled into a film world where deceit, blackmail and murder are woven into everyday life.

Lyman would be wise to stop asking questions, since the people in power here will commit murder and extortion to keep their secrets buried. Still, a young girl has been killed, and as far as Lyman can tell, he is the only person determined to uncover what really happened.