Wanting Sheila Dead

A Gossip Columnist's Nightmare Turns Deadly in This Gripping Mystery Thriller
Sheila Dunham, a notorious gossip columnist, has made enemies at every turn. Fired from every television job she's ever had, Sheila is now producing and hosting her own reality show, "America's Next Top Anchor," in her hometown of New Fenwick, Connecticut. Everyone she employs is terrified of her; everyone else despises her. It seems someone has finally decided to take action against the reviled TV personality.
After millions of dollars worth of jewels are stolen from her home, Sheila is found beaten into unconsciousness, next to the murdered body of a local girl. As the shocking crime sends ripples through the community, retired FBI agent Gregor Demarkian finds himself not only scheduled to appear on Sheila's show but also consulting on the biggest murder case to hit that part of Connecticut since the Revolutionary War.
In Wanting Sheila Dead, author Jane Haddam weaves a complex and witty mystery that will keep readers guessing until the very end. With a cast of richly developed characters and a mind-bending plot, this gripping thriller delves into the dark side of fame and the consequences of living life in the public eye.