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LATEST NEWS
MISSING IN SOHO: the second Misty Divine Mystery is announced for US and Canada publication
The second instalment of Holly Stars’ Misty Divine Mysteries series, MISSING IN SOHO, has been announced for publication in the US and Canada on 2 June 2026.
SPECIAL OFFER: Kindle 99p deal for September
MURDER IN THE DRESSING ROOM is available on Kindle for just 99p until 30 September.
BEST DEBUTS OF THE YEAR SO FAR (Spotify Audiobooks)
MURDER IN THE DRESSING ROOM by Holly Stars has been included in Spotify Audiobooks’ Best of the Year So Far. Holly’s debut drag murder mystery is included in two categories: Best Debut and Best Mystery/Thriller.
REVIEW: “Her narration is spirited, witty, and a true auditory delight…” - Library Journal
Starred review of the MURDER IN THE DRESSING ROOM audiobook in the Library Journal.
ARTICLE: 10 New LGBTQ+ Books To Read This Pride Month - USA Today
Murder in the Dressing Room included in USA Today’s 10 LGBTQ+ books to read for Pride
REVIEW: Murder in the Dressing Room reviewed on Read or Dead podcast
MURDER IN THE DRESSING ROOM is reviewed on the most recent episode of Read or Dead, the crime fiction podcast by BookRiot.
ARTICLE: 8 Novels to Read if You Want to Solve a Mystery - Crime Reads
Crime Reads article features MURDER IN THE DRESSING ROOM
ARTICLE: 3 New Novels Offer Thrills With A Campy Sense of Style - Washington Post
3 New Novels Offer Thrills With A Campy Sense of Style
INTERVIEW: “I wanted to make my story as queer as possible.” Attitude
Holly Stars interviewed by Attitude.
INTERVIEW: Gaydio with Nigel May
Holly joins Nigel May on Gaydio to talk about MURDER IN THE DRESSING ROOM.
REVIEW: Mystery Books You Should Be Reading - Denver Post
The Denver Post reviews MURDER IN THE DRESSING ROOM
REVIEW: “Murder in the Dressing Room is a double delight.” - Los Angeles Blade
Review of MURDER IN THE DRESSING ROOM
REVIEW: “A series debut that may grow into something really good.” Kirkus Reviews
Kirkus Reviews writes about MURDER IN THE DRESSING ROOM
REVIEW: “A marvelous entrance by an important new heroine onto the mystery stage” - Arts Fuse
A review of MURDER IN THE DRESSING ROOM by Clea Simon at Arts Fuse.
REVIEW: “Fans of fierce looks and found family will devour this book.” BookPage
BookPage reviews MURDER IN THE DRESSING ROOM.
REVIEW: 5 Mystery and Thriller Books to Look Forward to in 2025 - Seattle Times
5 Mystery and Thriller Books to Look Forward to in 2025
REVIEW: “Fabulous details and a puzzling mystery” - Booklist
MURDER IN THE DRESSING ROOM reviewed in Booklist.
ARTICLE: ‘13 New Mysteries, Thrillers, & True Crime for January 2025’ BookRiot
MURDER IN THE DRESSING ROOM included in BookRiot’s ‘13 New Mysteries, Thrillers, & True Crime for January 2025’.
INTERVIEW: Somewhere: For Us
Holly is interviewed in the winter edition of Somewhere: For Us.
