Overview
The latest novel in this sharply witty, will-they-or-won't-they new mystery series delivers Hollywood dish, clever intrigue, and maybe even true love between actresses Bexley Simon and Sam Farmer... The latest novel in this sharply witty, will-they-or-won't-they new mystery series delivers Hollywood dish, clever intrigue, and maybe even true love between actresses Bexley Simon and Sam Farmer... Since the hugely successful reunion special for their hit show Craven's Daughter, TV detectives Bex and Sam find themselves busier than ever-but, unfortunately, two thousand miles apart for long months. So much for quickly coaxing the long-simmering spark between them into flame. Finally back in L.A., though, all bets are off, and Bex and Sam are looking forward to some IRL time by the pool-at least until Bex's sister, Frankie, brings home a truly juicy bit of gossip garnered from her nepo baby girl squad . . . Ramona Watts was once the Gen X It Girl-Hollywood darling, household name, muse, and coolest of the cool, until the ""Icon with Issues"" spectacularly crashed and burned, disappearing for a good 20 years. But a new hit horror series, The Howling, convinced her to sign on, and bring all her charm and 90s nostalgia to the role. Suddenly, Ramona Watts is a Name again-except that she fails to show up on set for Season 3. It's none of their business, of course, but Bex and Sam are curious. And they both have Hollywood connections left, right, and center stage, some of whom would love to see them sleuthing again. Plus, spending that kind of time together means another chance at a real romance. So what if they're not actual detectives? In Los Angeles, isn't everyone playing a role?
Reviews
Praise for Big Name Fan “Great fun.” —The New York Times “A moving tribute to the power of communal stories and the bonds they create. This is an entertaining read for fans of romantic mysteries and for anyone who appreciates the messiness of love and fandom.” —Suspense Magazine “A TV reunion is fertile ground for a queer pop culture makeover.” —Kirkus Reviews “A pitch perfect blend of mystery, romance, and Hollywood drama.” —Bookpage “A genre-blending novel that's full of heart...half cozy mystery, half romance, this read is entirely fun.”—Library Journal “Knox and Mare bridge Hollywood high drama, cozy mystery, and gentle slow-burn romance in this sweetly satisfying outing...readers who love to over-analyze their favorite shows will feel especially seen. This low-heat love letter to the queer fanfic community is a gem.” —Publisher's Weekly “Sparkling... Television nostalgia and frisson meld with dark ambitions in this Tinseltown mystery, revealing the harms wreaked by keeping certain secrets—and the joys found in revealing others.” —Foreword Reviews “Pop culture rewatch podcast lovers are in for a treat.” —Well + Good “The tension between Bex and Sam was so palpable, I felt like a member of their fandom screaming, “NOW KISS!” The perfect read for any fan who never got the ending they wanted but so deeply deserved.” —Mia P. Manansala, author of the multi-award-winning Arsenic and Adobo “An intriguing mystery wrapped in a heartwarming second-chance for the romantic leads—and for readers whose queer ships never got a happily ever after—Big Name Fan shows how powerful love can be in fueling a fight for the truth.” —Katie Siegel, author of Charlotte Illes Is Not a Detective “A mystery packed full of romance and bittersweet longing, Big Name Fan highlights friendship, love, and loss as Bexley and Sam are reunited to navigate the turbulent waters of a fraught Hollywood set, long-simmering emotions, and the death that tore everything apart. I loved every poignant moment and pointed jab. What a treat!” —Victoria Helen Stone, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Jane Doe “Big Name Fan is big name fun—a blend of sapphic workplace romance and cold case mystery with razor-sharp observations about celebrity, fandoms, and what it means to be queer in Hollywood. You’ll be rooting for Bex and Sam as they realize the key to solving the real-life murder that ended their hit tv show—and budding relationship—lies in the fan fiction penned by a mysterious viewer who knows a lot more than they’re letting on.” —Kellye Garrett, award winning author of Missing White Woman “Big egos, bright lights, and a behind-the-scenes murder collide in this sizzling romance/murder mystery that will keep fans—and readers—on the edge of their seats.” —Rob Osler, author of The Case of the Missing Maid and Cirque Du Slay “Big Name Fan is a poignant, big-hearted book about the risks people take to get the stories they deserve. Ruthie Knox and Annie Mare create a sparkling celebrity cast, but love is the real star—the reason to solve this mystery, and the reward.” —Joanna Lowell, author of A Shore Thing
Author Information
Ruthie Knox and Annie Mare are bestselling authors of more than a dozen bestselling novels between them, as well as the married co-authors of mysteries and queer romances written under the name Mae Marvel. They live in Wisconsin with two teenagers, two dogs, multiple fish, one glorious cat, four hermit crabs, and a bazillion plants in a very old house with a garden. Visit them online at ruthieknox.com and anniemare.com.
