Bury the Lead by Kate Hilton and Elizabeth Renzetti
This is the first in a series of mysteries by two Canadian authors I love. I really like that they set the series in Canada, a fictional town called Port Ellis in Ontario. The main character, Cat Conway, grew up in Port Ellis, and left years ago. She had a solid career at a Toronto newspaper, and then left for a television job. After losing her temper while being harassed while trying to tape a story, she lost her job, and her marriage to a wealthy lawyer. She struggles with being there for her teenage son, and making a go of it at the local newspaper, the Quill & Packet.
She has a good relationship with her editor and her fellow reporters, and she definitely has the skills. Renzetti's experiences definitely bring that authenticity to the character. She also has a great long-term friend for support.
As the book opens, Cat is interviewing actors working on the local theatre's season opener, Inherit the Wind. One of them is the legendary actor Eliot Fraser, whose ex-wife's family owns the theatre. Eliot is also notorious for his narcissism and the way he treats women. Another actor had his early career ruined by Eliot, although he has since made a name for himself and is well-regarded.
Years before Eliot got his start in this same theatre, and there are many rumours about what happened that summer. When Eliot is found dead, and Cat is on the scene, there are plenty of potential suspects. With the case drawing international attention, Cat may have other career opportunities, but she also soon becomes a victim of someone who doesn't like the questions she is asking.
I really enjoyed this series starter, and have already bought the next book in the series. Great writing, humour, real life feelings, and a plot that satisfies.
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