"A tightly-written mystery with captivating characters and an extremely likable main character that pulls you along for the ride of a lifetime. I have to say I really loved this book. Don't miss this one folks. It's a real page turner with one bang of a finish. Highly, highly recommended."
Weibezahl "offers his readers a vivid insider's look at the Hollywood machine. We look forward to reading his further adventures."
"Robert Weibezahl has taken us to the heart of Hollywood in his new book, The Wicked and the Dead. And a cold black heart it is!...This book is just plain fun. Billy Winnetka is a character you hope to meet again....This book is for anyone who just wants to spend a few hours lost in the fake glitter of Tinseltown, absorbed in a well-constructed murder mystery. A throwback to the style of the 50s, it is a pleasant addition to the modern crime-over-easy novels."
"With Los Angeles as the movie world setting, the scenes are reminiscent of a classic film noir that would appeal to fans of Robert Parker and Sidney Sheldon."
armchairinterviews.com
"Fans of character-driven mysteries are going to love The Wicked and the Dead and its leading man, Billy Winnetka."
"A biting satire of the dark heart of Hollywood. Weibezahl skewers Tinseltown's inflated egos with razor-sharp wit."
April Henry, Anthony and
Agatha-nominated mystery writer
"Despite the twisty murder plot and the surprises therein, the heart of The Wicked and the Dead lies far more among the arteries of Los Angeles, the soundtrack in Billy's car and the little people behind the scenes in Hollywood."
Ventura County Reporter
"In every respect, a fun and incisive read."
Calabasas magazine
"In The Wicked and the Dead, we get not only an engaging mystery and a simpatico sleuth, but an inside look at life and murder behind the gates of the Hollywood studios."
Lyn Hamilton, two-time Ellis
Award-nominated mystery writer
