First book in the four book USA Today bestselling Magnolia Steele Mystery series by the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Denise Grover Swank.Ten years ago, Magnolia Steele fled Franklin, Tennessee after an incident that left her with hazy memories and a horror of the place where she had been born and bred. Though her abrupt departure destroyed most of her treasured relationships, … relationships, she vowed never to return . . . until she has no choice. When Magnolia’s breakout acting role in a Broadway musical ends in disgrace, there’s only one place she can go. She finds herself on her momma’s porch, suitcase in hand.
Drama follows Magnolia around like a long lost friend. She reluctantly agrees to help her momma’s catering company at a party for a country music star, only to find herself face-to-face with a sleazy music agent from her past. After a very public spat, Magnolia not only finds him dead but herself center stage in the police’s investigation. Now she must scramble to prove her innocence, relying on the help of acquaintances old and new.
But the longer Magnolia stays in Franklin, the more she remembers about the big bad incident that chased her away. The past might not be finished with her yet, and what she doesn’t remember could be her biggest danger.
Four book series:
Center Stage
Act Two
Call Back
Curtain Call
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I was disappointed that it ended up in the air, apparently to be that way until the fourth book in the series.
Loved the book except you have to get the next book to find out what happened.
Love this book and the three that follow. Magnolia Steele is a great series
Loved the trilogy!
Enjoyed the series.
Center Stage. Fascinating plot and characters; couldn’t put it down and I had to buy all 4 as I was so captivated by the plot
Loved the main character and the plot – have to get Book 2!
I enjoyed the book. Characters were likeable.
Enjoyable read. Obviously meant to continue on in future installments. The main character is so flawed she is real. Redemption starts to come in a few relationships while she battles coming awareness of the mysterious events that drove her away from her home.
Denise Grover Swank has done it again! Center Stage is a fantastic book. You instantly fall in love with Magnolia Steele. With every turn of the page I kept wanting more. I found myself overcome with emotions. I was laughing, on the edge of my seat, and even had tears while reading Center Stage. This is everything you want in a book! I can not express how impatiently I will be waiting for the next book so I can find out what’s in store for Magnolia!
This book is getting some awesome reviews! Yet another great series to sink your teeth into. Get book one Center Stage and hold on because Denise Grover Swank will take you on a thrilling ride that will have you wondering what, when, how, why and STILL leave you with questions! I didn’t doubt that it would because Denise Grover Swank has this incredible knack for making you fall head over heels for her characters. You become invested in their well being and you are left wanting nothing but the best for them. I have read everything DGS has published and have loved each and every one of them! If you love to laugh until your sides hurt, be left on the edge of your seat, or just enjoy a good o’l ugly cry you won’t be disappointed with Denise Grover Swank!
I enjoyed Center Stage. Magnolia is a great character and I love Colt and look forward to seeing what they get into and how does Brady fit into everything. This book also has a special place since it takes place in Franklin, TN and I have always lived and work around the Franklin area. This book is full of mystery; who should she trust, who is the murderer. I was left guessing throughout the book and hope to receive more answers in Act Two.
I was hooked from the beginning of book one. Some things are solved in each of the four books in this series, but the ending was so unexpected. You don’t know if characters you liked were going to turn out to be villians or heros. Very suspenseful and I enjoyed reading them. I’m going to start another of her book series right away!
Swank did a great job with this series as well! A good mystery! Easy to read, love her characters!
Very good book
Want to read more by this author
Really good story, but it continues the story in book 2 & 3 which I don’t have. Hate a book that leaves you hanging and isn’t complete. Wish I knew when I started.
Liked this book and the characters in it.
Enjoyed the characters and the plot. Good writing kept my interest.
Hooked me on the series!