Actors and Alibis

A Fiction Flock Box

I picked this book because it’s got all the glitz and glam of Old Hollywood wrapped in a mystery. Imagine, for a moment, that the woman you knew as your sweet, cookie-baking grandma was once a former star of the silver screen. And then imagine finding out, that not only did she have a well-known and fiesty rivalry with a Hollywood bombshell, but she just might be hiding secrets around how the woman was murdered!

This story digs deep into the lengths we’ll go to protect the ones we love, even if it means sacrificing pieces of ourselves. It’s about new beginnings, second chances, and facing the truth—even when the spotlight’s long gone and the set’s gone dark.

Get ready for some drama with a side of mystery, scandal, and just a hint of bittersweet nostalgia.

  • Old Hollywood glamour meets juicy secrets and scandal. Yes, please!
  • Complex family dynamics that hit you right in the feels.
  • Digging into the reality of what it meant to be a famous actress. 
  • Taylor Jenkins Reid, Fiona Davis, and Barbara Davis
  • Strong female characters surviving in a male-dominated industry
  • A bit of the old Hollywood glamour

$59.99

What's Inside This Box?

The Book

One of the brightest stars of Hollywood’s golden age was Lily Adams, the beloved picture of all-American innocence. Why she suddenly vanished from the spotlight was a mystery even to those closest to her.

Upon Lily’s death seventy years later, her granddaughter, Carolyn Prior, struggles to understand a woman she loved but never really knew. Then, sifting through the memorabilia of a once-glamorous career, Carolyn comes across a letter from her grandmother. It’s the trembling admission of a secret life and a story that begins and ends with superstar Stella Lane, Lily’s archrival of the silver screen—a bombshell who was brutally murdered.

As Carolyn unearths her grandmother’s connection to the notorious unsolved slaying, her life collides with Lily’s in the most shocking ways. And with each stunning new revelation, Carolyn must decide how much she is willing to risk to unlock the truth.

Genre: Historical/Dual Timeline

Published: June 2024

The Story-Inspired Goodies

Mermaid Necklace

Devi Creations

Escapefromthemoviestudiogame

Escape from the Movie Studio Escape Room Game

Professor Puzzle USA, Inc.

Untitled design - 2024-10-08T144328.585

Birthday Cake Cookies

Eleni’s Cookies

candycake

Candy Cane Mini Mason Jar Candle

Timber Oak Candles

Untitled design - 2024-10-08T144551.052

Rainbow Popcorn & Garlic Parmesan Popcorn Seasoning

Amish Country Popcorn

The Good Cause

A portion of the profits of this box will be donated to Women in Film.

Founded in 1973 as Women In Film Los Angeles, WIF advocates for and advances the careers of women working in the screen industries—in front of and behind the camera, across all levels of experience—to achieve parity and transform culture.

Other Boxes You Might Enjoy

Dollars to Donuts…It’s Love

Romantic Comedy Available by Subscription or Single Box Pre-Order

Snow Day

Literary/Historical $59.99

Conquer the Moutain

Historical $59.99

Moonlit Forest

Paranormal Mystery/YA $59.99