L.A. Dead (2001) is mainly important because this is the one where Stone Barrington marries a fiery Mafia princess in Venice.

His biggest mistake yet.

The celebration is cut short by a frantic phone call from halfway around the world.

A celebrity murder has Los Angeles in an uproar—and a former flame pining for Stone’s help in more ways than one. 

When he lands amid Hollywood’s sun and sin, Stone must plumb the depths of film society to find the killer, before a court trial rips away his last chance at a life he once desperately wanted…

The woman Stone actually loves is accused of murder. Stone must defend her. … But is she guilty?

“inconsequential entertainment”

Fair criticism. These books are junk food. 😀