To Catch an Actress and Other Mystery Stories is a light-hearted and thoroughly entertaining series of ten mystery stories which feature Bertram Beary, the feisty city councillor who was introduced in Casting for Murder, his opera-singing daughter, Philippa, and his detective inspector son, Richard.  Witty, sophisticated, and cleverly developed, this anthology provides intriguing plots that will appeal to mystery lovers everywhere.

TO CATCH AN ACTRESS
and Other Mystery Stories
Author:  Elizabeth Elwood
Publisher:  iUniverse
ISBN number:  0-595-34409-7
iUniverse Editor’s Choice

 “The classic murder mystery plots are reminiscent of Agatha Christie and Ellery Queen.”
Kirkus Discoveries

 “I really enjoyed it.  The writing is assured and lively, and the logic is credible......would make a great series....... accessible as a vehicle for TV or film.”
Barbara Kay, National Post Columnist

“Anyone interested in opera, music, theatre and/or local politics should enjoy Elwood’s good ear for dialogue and lively characters, which are often as much fun as the mysteries themselves.”
Annie Boulanger, Burnaby Now

 “Ten intelligent stories told with wit and style...a value-packed summer read.”
Jan de Grass, Coast Reporter

“Elwood’s unique background adds witty dialogue and a good mix of the slapstick and the serious to her stories, and I suspect it won’t be long before we see some of the other tales appearing on the local stage.”
Dan Hillborn, Burnaby Now

 “Polished and entertaining, and moves along at a lively pace.”
Eileen Kernaghan, author of The Alchemist’s Daughter

“If you like Da Vinci’s Inquest, you’ll enjoy Elwood’s book.  Great fun.”
Melanie Minty, Surrey Now

 “The characters in To Catch an Actress were made for murder mystery..cleverly construed.”
Jennifer Maloney, North Shore Outlook