Published by Macmillan audio Genres: Crime, Fiction, Mystery
Format: ARC, Audiobook
**This book was inspired by the author’s real-life experiences working as a dancer in a strip club. If you have the audio book you can listen to her interview where she details the situations that she included in this book which occurred while she was working in two clubs.
1999
Samantha has danced for years at the Lovely Lady strip club. She has a steady stream of regulars and does quite well. She lives with her boyfriend and his daughter, Rosie. Things aren’t always great, but she does well and is happy to have Rosie in her life. When another dancer appears to be on drugs, Samantha decides to drive her home. She soon realizes she is being followed and is soon run off the road. When the police show up at the scene there is only one body. A naked dead woman but is it Samantha or the woman she took home?
Holly is a Harvard educated detective with a heartbreaking back story. She is determined to solve the case along with her partner. As the follow the clues, it becomes apparent, that they are dealing with a ruthless killer.
Georgia is another dancer who is helping Holly with the investigation. She can provide insight and background which may be helpful when tracking down leads.
This story is told through various POV’s and tells not only the stories of the dancers, but of the police officers as well. This is a taunt mystery which will also educate readers on some of the in’s and outs of stripping and the guidelines clubs follow.
I enjoyed this audiobook and the story. I appreciated the interview with the author at the end when she shared her experiences as a dancer and what inspired her to write this book. This was a nicely paced character driven book.
Thank you to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.