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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The story doesn’t really end, so if you do get hooked to the characters, you might be forced to get the rest of the series.
Unlikeable main character
Very believable characters, set in a fast paced story. Looking forward to the next book.
I usually enjoy Denise Grover Swanks books. This one is not up to her usual standard. It was almost irritating. The characters were not appealing and I couldn’t really care about them. I hope this is not a downward trend.
Don’t want books that are not stand-alone.
I liked the book but the ending left me hanging. I think you have to read the other books in the series in order to get the finish,
Thought I’s read a couple chapters before going to sleep…couldn’t put it down..read entire book!
I had to buy this book after reading the first in the series. Now I am anxiously awaiting the final book that is released October 17th!
This is book one of three series. Twists and turns kept me guessing what would happen next. I’m still guessing, so on to book two.
This has three books in the series that follow this story. You can read this book alone or follow up with the series. Usually when there are more books in the series, I do not buy them. I instantly bought the second and third books. I am impatiently waiting for the fourth book to come out next week. I love these books. I love this author.
Center Stage
Realizations: How each person is impacted by happenings in their lives and how they can affect the following generation.
I found this book just as enjoyable as all of the other Swank books that I have read. The characters are delightful and the interactions are unpredictable but always entertaining till the very end.
Delightfully flawed characters and an interesting read.
I really like this book!!!!
I liked the book except the ending. You find out who did it but it leaves you hanging so you will buy the next books.
I really enjoyed this book, recommended to friends, and can’t wait to read others in the series.
A light reading and entertaining story.
Book kept the reader on the edge of your seat. Unfotunately although the ending resolved one mystery the older mystery was not resolved.
Good characters would read others in series
I really look forward to these books. The characters are well developed and fun to be with!