The Mysterious Double Death of Honey Black A time-hop crime mystery set in the Golden Age of Hollywood

From best-selling author Lisa Hall, winner of the CWA Whodunnit Dagger 2025

You know she has been murdered. Can you stop it happening twice?

Two very different lives

It is 2019 and Lily Jones is living her dream in LA. Sort of. It hasn't quite turned out as she planned and instead of working as a movie producer, she is cleaning at the prestigious Beverly Hills Hotel. At least she gets to work in the renowned Paul Williams suite, site of the brutal murder of Honey Black 70 years ago, shrouded in rumour and dark glamour.

It is 1949 and Honey Black is about to hit the big time. She may have started out a country girl from Hicksville but now she is a star. And Hollywood had better watch out nothing can stop her now!

One Hollywood murder

After an accidental bump to the head, Lily finds herself in Hollywood, 1949. Like a dream come true, she is rubbing shoulders with the great and good of Tinseltown. Including Honey Black... Horrified, Lily realises that the actress has only two weeks left to live before she will be murdered.

Could this be why she has found herself in 1949?

To find the killer and stop them in their tracks?

A glamorous, time-slip murder mystery set in the Golden Age of Hollywood All About Eve meets Back to the Future. Don't miss this unforgettable read from bestselling author Lisa Hall; fans of Stuart Turton and cosy crime will love this!

'Glamorous, compelling and completely addictive, this sparkling page-turner is a total joy to read' B.P. Walter

'Gripping and completely unforgettable. I love Honey Black!' Lauren North

'Brilliantly original, and entirely transportive, I was swept into the golden age of Hollywood, and I didn't want to leave. What a start to a series.' Darren Sullivan

'Pacy, deceptive and addictive - a cracker of a book' Rebecca Thorne

'Clever and completely original...the characters will stay with you long after you finish reading this time-slip cosy crime mystery.' Diane Jeffrey

'It's amazing! Packed with Golden Age movie glamour and smart time-slip thriller twists. It's one of my top reads for 2023. I loved it!' Steph Broadribb

'Escapism at its finestthis captivating and glamorous story will keep you turning the pages from first to last. I loved it!' Manda Jennings

'The intrepid Lily Jones is a heroine to die for and I loved the evocation of 1940 Hollywood. I can't wait for the next installment.' Sarah Ward

'A flawlessly plotted, seriously addictive read brimming with intrigue, suspense, colourful characters and old-school Hollywood glamour...an absolute triumph... Just LOVED it!' A.A. Chaudhuri

'From the moment I turned the first page, I was completely enthralled by the story's allure...a gripping and unforgettable read.' Reader Review

'Clever and so original, it's brilliantly plotted, with incredible characters. Highly recommend.' Reader Review

'This book was so captivating it drew me in from the very first page. I read well into the night...it's definitely a page turner!' Reader Review

'The plotting is flawless and the characters will stay with you long after you finish reading. This is one book you most certainly can judge by its amazing cover!' Reader Review

'I thoroughly enjoyed reading this one. Definitely one of the best books this year.' Reader Review