Dead Ex, Harley Jane Kozak
Dead Ex, Harley Jane Kozak
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Dead Ex

Author: Harley Jane Kozak

Narrator: Deanna Hurst

Unabridged: 12 hr 10 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/01/2007


Synopsis

When David Zetrakis, the producer of a popular soap opera, is found shot to death, Wollie Shelley finds herself caught up in the murder. Zetrakis was one of the many Mr. Wrongs in Wollie's career as a serial dater, and her friend Joey has emerged as the media's prime suspect. A hot-tempered celebrity who had dated Zetrakis and was fired from his show some years ago, Joey has inherited a million-dollar Klimt from him. But Joey is not the only potential suspect. Zetrakis left lots of nice bequests to the cast and crew of the show. And as the dating correspondent on a talk show called SoapDirt, Wollie, who's required to dine and dish with the stars, quickly discovers that the behind-the-scenes intrigues of television soaps are as highly charged as the on-screen shenanigans.

About Harley Jane Kozak

Harley Jane Kozak is an actress whose screen credits include Parenthood, When Harry Met Sally, The Favor, and Arachnophobia. She lives with her family in Southern California.

About Deanna Hurst

Deanna Hurst is an actress, voice-over artist, and singer-songwriter. She has performed on stages throughout the United States, and her television credits include Judging Amy, Hunter, and Silk Stalkings. She has voiced hundreds of commercials for radio and television. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two dogs.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Pat

Kodak is back to her strong story line laced with great humor.......more

Goodreads review by Laura

This book was a fun read (or listen, in this case). I loved the main character, Wollie. I should have found her hard to connect with: a 6 foot tall denizen of the L.A. celebrity set (she isn't a celebrity herself, although she has a brush with it), but I was clearly riding through the book with her--......more

Goodreads review by Julie

I finished this book and I really liked it, just like I have liked all of Harley Jane Kozak's books. I will be honest, one of the main reasons I started reading her books is because I used to watch her on Guiding Light, and then Santa Barbara, and I was curious to see how she would transfer her acti......more

Content warnings: death, attempted murder, drug use, gambling, alcohol use, alcohol abuse, kidnapping Ok I really liked the Greek kid (whose name is escaping me at the moment). I like kids who are portrayed as smart and encouraged to follow their dreams and given the resources to do so. Simon's pissin......more

Goodreads review by Jill

Kozak's third book proves no less enjoyable than her first two - "Dating Dead Men" and "Dating is Murder". Still funny, still a good mystery. In this outing, Wollie has an on-going, if highly interrupted relationship with her "stalker" from the second book. The "theme" running through this adventure......more


Quotes

Dead Ex is a charming book with a well-done mystery and one of the most likeable heroines in the genre.” Chicago Sun-Times

“A Greek mythology twist and crackling insider insight into the fascinating soap opera world enhance this clever whodunit.” Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Fans of Jennifer Crusie’s heroines are sure to like witty, well-meaning Wollie, who plays like a less-cynical version of Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum.” Booklist

“For drama, wit and just plain fun, every life (and death) needs a little Wollie.” Kirkus Reviews