A Deadly Habit

Having landed a small part in a new West End play, The Habit of Faith, Charles Paris is dismayed to discover that his good fortune has been orchestrated by his bête noire, the now-famous screen actor Justin Grover. But why has Grover become involved in this relatively obscure production - and why has he roped in Charles to star?

From the outset the production is fraught with difficulties - and matters become even more complicated when a body is discovered at the foot of the dressing room stairs. Did they fall - or were they pushed? As one of the last people to have seen the victim alive, Charles Paris is drawn into the ensuing investigation.

©2018 Simon Brett (P)2018 Isis Publishing Ltd

Terrific mystery narrated by the author

This is the most recent Charles Paris mystery, featuring a professional actor who gets embroiled in a murder mystery while appearing in a west-end play. The stakes are a bit higher this time as Paris is also coming to the realization that he's an alcoholic. Simon Brett manages to keep the story engaging, entertaining, humorous and mysterious. There are the usual colorful characters including dimwitted actors, alcoholics, egotists and worse. The finale is very fitting in today's environment. Best of all, the book is read by the author who does a superb job.