Hollywood Alphabet Series by M.Z. Kelly

HOLLYWOOD ASSASSIN: A Hollywood Alphabet Series Thriller Things could be worse for LAPD Detective Kate Sexton. Okay, so her ex-husband cheated on her and the DVD of his indiscretions made the rounds of the entire department, she’s broke and living above an appliance store with her canine partner Bernie who is a sexual predator, her British friend Natalie has a vocabulary that would make Howard Stern blush, and her mother is hallucinating about having sex with a dead president... moreHOLLYWOOD ASSASSIN: A Hollywood Alphabet Series Thriller Things could be worse for LAPD Detective Kate Sexton. Okay, so her ex-husband cheated on her and the DVD of his indiscretions made the rounds of the entire department, she’s broke and living above an appliance store with her canine partner Bernie who is a sexual predator, her British friend Natalie has a vocabulary that would make Howard Stern blush, and her mother is hallucinating about having sex with a dead president. But things could be worse . . . like Kate could be stalked by a sadistic serial killer while she tries to solve a thirty year-old murder and save the life and reputation of a cop wanted for the crime. Come to think of it, maybe things couldn’t get any worse because this is Kate’s life. Can Kate Sexton elude the killer, solve the cold case, keep Bernie's sexual wanderlust in check, keep her best friend under control, save a cop from death row, and find love again? Only time, loads of trouble, and tons of laughs will tell. Hollywood Assassin has more twists and turns than a car chase on Sunset Strip with a Hollywood starlet at the wheel. WARNING: The Hollywood Alphabet Series contains adult language and laugh out loud situations not for the faint of heart! If you think you can handle Kate Sexton’s crazy life . . . order Hollywood Assassin today. Hollywood Assassin is the first book in the Hollywood Alphabet Series. Other books include Hollywood Blood and Hollywood Crazy. less

LAPD Detective Kate Sexton and her canine partner, Bernie, return in this edge-of-your-seat thriller with laugh-out-loud humor. Hollywood Blood is the second book in the Hollywood Alphabet Series Thrillers. If you think you’ve got problems, meet LAPD cop, Kate Sexton. She’s just been promoted to the department’s elite Robbery Homicide Division, along with her canine partner, Bernie, a first for the homicide unit... moreLAPD Detective Kate Sexton and her canine partner, Bernie, return in this edge-of-your-seat thriller with laugh-out-loud humor. Hollywood Blood is the second book in the Hollywood Alphabet Series Thrillers. If you think you’ve got problems, meet LAPD cop, Kate Sexton. She’s just been promoted to the department’s elite Robbery Homicide Division, along with her canine partner, Bernie, a first for the homicide unit. But things immediately go downhill when a famous singer’s manager is shot and killed during one of Kate’s mother’s psychic séances. While Kate tries to balance her troubled relationship with her mother and an ex-cop, things get even crazier when the killer strikes again . . . and again . . . and then targets those closest to the investigation. As she tracks the killer, things turn even more bizarre when Kate learns the suspect in the homicides is the leader of a blood thirsty cult out for revenge. To make matters worse, Bernie’s sexual wanderlust is out of control, her best friend Natalie meddles in the case, and Kate’s boss thinks she’s leaking details about the murders to the press. Hollywood Blood is a thrill ride, with even more sex, laughs, and twists & turns than the first book in the series, Hollywood Assassin. Other books in the Hollywood Alphabet Series Thrillers by MZ Kelly include: Hollywood Crazy and Hollywood Dirty, both coming soon! less

HOLLYWOOD CRAZY: A HOLLYWOOD ALPHABET SERIES THRILLER So you think things are crazy in Hollywood? Just wait, they’re about to get a lot crazier. Maybe it’s because LAPD homicide cop, Kate Sexton’s best friend, Natalie, has a new boyfriend who is brilliant but deranged. Or maybe it’s because Kate is now living with roommates and a landlord who make the Adams Family seem tame by comparison. Or maybe it’s because Kate’s canine partner, Bernie, is about to pay the price for some serious mischief... moreHOLLYWOOD CRAZY: A HOLLYWOOD ALPHABET SERIES THRILLER So you think things are crazy in Hollywood? Just wait, they’re about to get a lot crazier. Maybe it’s because LAPD homicide cop, Kate Sexton’s best friend, Natalie, has a new boyfriend who is brilliant but deranged. Or maybe it’s because Kate is now living with roommates and a landlord who make the Adams Family seem tame by comparison. Or maybe it’s because Kate’s canine partner, Bernie, is about to pay the price for some serious mischief. Or maybe it’s because Kate’s love life is like a rollercoaster, full of wild twists and turns. A murdered Hollywood power couple, an escort service for the rich and powerful, an out of control canine partner, a love triangle, and a family secret that’s been buried for more than thirty years all combine to make Hollywood Crazy one of M.Z. Kelly’s most exciting thrill rides yet. Hollywood Crazy continues the laugh-out-loud humor, crazy characters, and nail-biting excitement of the first two books in the series. M.Z. Kelly is the author of three books in the Hollywood Alphabet Series Thrillers: Hollywood Assassin, Hollywood Blood, and Hollywood Crazy. And coming soon, the fourth book in the series, Hollywood Dirty! less

HOLLYWOOD DIRTY: A HOLLYWOOD ALPHABET SERIES THRILLER Kate and Bernie are back in this edge-of-your seat thriller with laugh out loud humor. Hollywood Dirty is the fourth book in the Hollywood Alphabet Series Thrillers. LAPD Detective Kate Sexton and her canine partner, Bernie, are out to solve one of the biggest crimes in Hollywood history. Olympic gold medalist, Jezzie Rose, America’s sweetheart, has been found dead and dumped in an alleyway... moreHOLLYWOOD DIRTY: A HOLLYWOOD ALPHABET SERIES THRILLER Kate and Bernie are back in this edge-of-your seat thriller with laugh out loud humor. Hollywood Dirty is the fourth book in the Hollywood Alphabet Series Thrillers. LAPD Detective Kate Sexton and her canine partner, Bernie, are out to solve one of the biggest crimes in Hollywood history. Olympic gold medalist, Jezzie Rose, America’s sweetheart, has been found dead and dumped in an alleyway. All signs point to Jezzie’s former boyfriend as committing the crime, but the case takes an unexpected turn when Kate suspects someone else is involved. Things get complicated when LAPD’s new chief of police allows the press into the case. To make matters worse Kate’s love life is on the rocks, her roommates Natalie and Mo insist on interfering in the case, and her sexually obsessed elderly landlord, Nana, has taken in a clinically depressed Elvis impersonator. Oh, and one other thing. Kate is determined to get to the bottom of a thirty-year-old family secret that involves lies, betrayal, and murder. Can Kate track down the killer, keep her friends under control, deal with Nana and Elvis’s lusty relationship, find love again, and finally uncover the truth behind her family secrets? Hollywood Dirty is loads of trouble, tons of laughs, and full of the dirty little secrets that makes the city of dreams famous. Hollywood Dirty is the fourth book in the Hollywood Alphabet Series Thrillers. Other books include Hollywood Assassin, Hollywood Blood, Hollywood Crazy, and coming soon, Hollywood Enemy! About the Author: MZ “Mack” Kelly spent over thirty years in the field of law enforcement. His experience includes dealing with violent felony offenders, making sentencing recommendations to the courts, running a jail, and developing innovative programs to keep our streets safe. His law enforcement experience was in Southern California, not too far from the famous Sunset Strip, and includes run-ins with some of America’s craziest criminals, not to mention a few wannabe actors, and even an Oscar award winner! Kelly is the author of four novels in the Hollywood Alphabet Series Thrillers, with more to come. You can visit him at: mzkelly.com less

HOLLYWOOD ENEMY: A Hollywood Alphabet Series Thriller So you think you’ve got problems, meet LAPD Detective Kate Sexton and her canine partner, Bernie. Thirty years after Kate’s father was murdered in cold blood his killer is back and he’s coming for her... moreHOLLYWOOD ENEMY: A Hollywood Alphabet Series Thriller So you think you’ve got problems, meet LAPD Detective Kate Sexton and her canine partner, Bernie. Thirty years after Kate’s father was murdered in cold blood his killer is back and he’s coming for her. After the department decides to temporarily assign her to work with the FBI to get her out of harms way, Kate soon learns that things have gone from bad to worse when she’s assigned to help track down, The Artist, one of the most deranged and sadistic serial killers in the history of the agency. As The Artist’s killing cycle approaches, Kate teams with hard-headed FBI agent Joe Dawson who has recently come out of retirement to work the case. As Kate and Joe track the killer, things take an unexpected turn. The Artist returns to the place where his killing cycle began, at the same time Kate herself is stalked by the deranged mad man who shattered her family by killing her father when she was a little girl. Packed with fast-paced action, loads of laugh-out-loud humor, a crazy cast of new and returning characters, and edge-of-your-seat suspense, Hollywood Enemy is a not to be missed thrill ride. WARNING: The Hollywood Alphabet Series Thrillers contain adult language and laugh out loud situations that are not for the faint of heart! If you think you can handle Kate Sexton’s crazy life order Hollywood Enemy today. Note: Each book in this series is written so that it can be read without any prior knowledge of any of the others. If you want to start on the last book and work backwards, or start in the middle, you can still enjoy the series without missing anything! Other books in the Hollywood Alphabet Series Thrillers include, Hollywood Assassin, Hollywood Blood, Hollywood Crazy, Hollywood Dirty, and coming soon, Hollywood Forbidden. less

LAPD Detective Kate Sexton and her canine partner, Bernie, return in, Hollywood Forbidden, the sixth book in the Hollywood Alphabet Series Thrillers. Catalina Island is only thirty miles from Hollywood as the crow flies. It’s an idyllic place with colorful houses, shops, and a placid harbor full of boats owned by some of Hollywood’s elite. But when Kate takes a leave of absence from her job and arrives on the island she soon realizes that the peaceful retreat has another side... moreLAPD Detective Kate Sexton and her canine partner, Bernie, return in, Hollywood Forbidden, the sixth book in the Hollywood Alphabet Series Thrillers. Catalina Island is only thirty miles from Hollywood as the crow flies. It’s an idyllic place with colorful houses, shops, and a placid harbor full of boats owned by some of Hollywood’s elite. But when Kate takes a leave of absence from her job and arrives on the island she soon realizes that the peaceful retreat has another side. Her friend’s niece, Sissy, and her two best friends are all charged with murder and then kidnapped during the murder of a high profile attorney at the courthouse. All signs point to Sissy and her friends being taken in by a sex trafficking ring. The stakes become even higher when the press learns that a deadly cult is active on the island and the deceased attorney may have been involved in one of Hollywood’s most notorious murder cases known as, The Fallen Angel. Kate’s best friends, Natalie and Mo, become involved in the case, creating havoc at every turn, while Kate works with Catalina Detective Buck McCade who’s made his way to the island via Laredo, Texas. What follows is a high octane thrill ride as Kate and Buck try to solve a string of murders, save the girls, keep Kate’s friends from meddling in things, and unravel a notorious murder and a secret that has haunted the island for over two decades. Hollywood Forbidden is a not to be missed thriller that hits all the high notes in a series that continues its laugh-out-loud humor, fast pace, crazy characters, and more twists and turns than a high speed chase down Hollywood Boulevard. Other books in the Hollywood Alphabet Series Thrillers include: Hollywood Assassin, Hollywood Blood, Hollywood Crazy, Hollywood Dirty, and Hollywood Enemy. less

LAPD cop Kate Sexton is back in Hollywood after taking a much needed vacation with her canine partner, Bernie. Hollywood Games is a puzzle that begins with a tough but vulnerable cop trying to put her life back together. Add in a hyperactive canine partner who’s already sired a love-puppy named Bubba, a new homicide partner who is allergic to dead bodies, and Kate’s meddling best friends, Natalie and Mo, who think they’re the world’s greatest private detectives... moreLAPD cop Kate Sexton is back in Hollywood after taking a much needed vacation with her canine partner, Bernie. Hollywood Games is a puzzle that begins with a tough but vulnerable cop trying to put her life back together. Add in a hyperactive canine partner who’s already sired a love-puppy named Bubba, a new homicide partner who is allergic to dead bodies, and Kate’s meddling best friends, Natalie and Mo, who think they’re the world’s greatest private detectives. The puzzle pieces are scattered when a high-profile realtor is found murdered, floating in his hot tub, and his partner looks good for the crime. But Kate isn’t convinced and works the case until she realizes the killing might have ties to the victim’s many love interests and the largest gang in Hollywood. The final pieces of the puzzle come into play when Kate’s love life takes an unexpected turn, she has to move on short notice with her friends into a spooky dilapidated mansion owned by a deceased actor, and the city is threatened with a gang war. Join Kate as she struggles to repair a personal life that’s gone off the rails while she tries to solve a crime with more twists and turns than a street in the Hollywood Hills. Throw in equal parts of humor and suspense, and you’ve got Hollywood Games, the seventh novel in the funny, crazy, wild lives of Detective Kate Sexton and her canine partner, Bernie. About the author: MZ Kelly is the author of the Hollywood Alphabet Series Thrillers. He spent over thirty years in the field of law enforcement. His experience includes dealing with violent felony offenders, making sentencing recommendations to the courts, running a jail, and developing innovative programs to keep our streets safe. His law enforcement experience was in Southern California, not too far from the famous Sunset Strip, and includes run-ins with some of America’s craziest criminals, not to mention a few wannabe actors, and even an Oscar award winner! less

Hollywood Homicide, the eighth book in the funny, crazy, wild lives of Detective Kate Sexton and her canine partner, Bernie, opens with Kate’s career taking a new turn when she’s assigned to LAPD’s new homicide unit, Section One. Kate soon realizes that Section One cases are the highest profile and most difficult homicides in the department. After teaming with her new partner, Ted Grady, Kate responds to a horrific crime scene where she finds the body of Hollywood Starlet, Scarlett Endicott... moreHollywood Homicide, the eighth book in the funny, crazy, wild lives of Detective Kate Sexton and her canine partner, Bernie, opens with Kate’s career taking a new turn when she’s assigned to LAPD’s new homicide unit, Section One. Kate soon realizes that Section One cases are the highest profile and most difficult homicides in the department. After teaming with her new partner, Ted Grady, Kate responds to a horrific crime scene where she finds the body of Hollywood Starlet, Scarlett Endicott. All signs point to a Hollywood fixer, Pearce Landon, having been at work trying to clean the crime scene before leaving in a hurry when the police were called. Kate isn’t convinced of Landon’s involvement and sets out to find Scarlett’s real killer, at the same time the fixer tries to prove his own innocence. As Kate tries to deal with a difficult new boss and find the emotional strength to deal with her past relationships, she and Ted have to deal with some of Hollywood’s elite power brokers, a psychiatrist known as the "shrink to the stars," and a hired killer. Throw in Kate’s meddling best friends, Natalie and Mo, and a past homicide that becomes a suddenly hot cold case, and you’ve got all the ingredients for another great ride through the streets of Hollywood. Join Kate as she tries to put her personal life back in order, at the same time she tries to solve one of the most difficult crimes she’s ever encountered. Hollywood Homicide explodes with all the thrills, twists, and turns that have made the Hollywood Alphabet Series an instant success. About the Author: MZ Kelly spent thirty-plus years in the field of law enforcement. He is the author of eight books in the Hollywood Alphabet Series Thrillers, including: Hollywood Assassin, Hollywood Blood, Hollywood Crazy, Hollywood Dirty, Hollywood Enemy, Hollywood Forbidden, Hollywood Games, Hollywood Homicide, and coming soon, Hollywood Intrigue! less

LAPD Detective Kate Sexton and her canine partner Bernie are back, along with hard-headed FBI agent Joe Dawson, in Hollywood Intrigue, the ninth book in the Hollywood Alphabet Series Thrillers. It’s a new year and a new start for Detective Kate Sexton. Kate’s just moved into new digs, she’s adjusting to life in LAPD’s elite homicide unit, Section One, and she’s moved on from her past relationship troubles... moreLAPD Detective Kate Sexton and her canine partner Bernie are back, along with hard-headed FBI agent Joe Dawson, in Hollywood Intrigue, the ninth book in the Hollywood Alphabet Series Thrillers. It’s a new year and a new start for Detective Kate Sexton. Kate’s just moved into new digs, she’s adjusting to life in LAPD’s elite homicide unit, Section One, and she’s moved on from her past relationship troubles. But all that suddenly changes when Kate and her partner, Ted Grady, get called to the scene of one of the most horrifying homicides they’ve ever worked. What follows is a string of killings that’s bizarre, even by Hollywood standards. As they work the crime scenes and chase after a killer called The Prophet, Kate realizes he's taken a personal interest in her. Throw in Kate’s meddling best friends and private investigators, Natalie and Mo, and a hard-boiled, trash talking FBI agent she’s worked with before named Joe Dawson, and you’ve got all the ingredients for another wild and crazy ride through the streets of Hollywood. Hollywood Intrigue is another exhilarating installment in the Hollywood Alphabet Series, which can be read and enjoyed in any order. Other books in the series include: Hollywood Assassin, Hollywood Blood, Hollywood Crazy, Hollywood Dirty, Hollywood Enemy, Hollywood Forbidden, Hollywood Games, Hollywood Homicide, and, coming soon, Hollywood Jury. less

Hollywood Jury, the tenth book in the Hollywood Alphabet Series Thrillers, finds Detective Kate Sexton and her canine partner Bernie continuing their assignment in Section One, an elite homicide unit that works out of Hollywood Station. Kate’s job quickly becomes more stressful than she could ever imagine when a deranged serial killer begins a murderous spree on college campuses... moreHollywood Jury, the tenth book in the Hollywood Alphabet Series Thrillers, finds Detective Kate Sexton and her canine partner Bernie continuing their assignment in Section One, an elite homicide unit that works out of Hollywood Station. Kate’s job quickly becomes more stressful than she could ever imagine when a deranged serial killer begins a murderous spree on college campuses. While Kate pursues the killer, she agrees to work part-time with a Hollywood fixer named Pearce Landon who believes an innocent man is on death row, facing execution for a crime he didn’t commit. Things become even more complicated when Kate’s new partner begins to unravel, her love life is in shambles, and she learns a truth about her deceased father that no one, including Kate, ever imagined. Throw in Kate’s meddling best friends and private investigators/wannabe actors, Natalie and Mo, who are convinced their acting abilities will make them superstars, Kate’s former partner Charlie Winkler who comes out of retirement looking for love, and Kate’s duties as maid of honor for the Hollywood wedding of the century, and you’ve got all the ingredients for another wild ride through the streets of Hollywood. If you’re looking for suspense, romance, and a thriller with more laughs than a night at a Hollywood comedy club, grab your copy of the tenth book in a laugh-out-loud mystery series that continues to both shock and delight. less

HOLLYWOOD KILLER – A HOLLYWOOD ALPHABET SERIES THRILLER Just when LAPD Detective Kate Sexton thinks maybe she’s finally found the man of her dreams, she gets a call that will turn her world upside down. Kate learns that the family of the high-profile host of the TV show Hollywood Nation has been murdered... moreHOLLYWOOD KILLER – A HOLLYWOOD ALPHABET SERIES THRILLER Just when LAPD Detective Kate Sexton thinks maybe she’s finally found the man of her dreams, she gets a call that will turn her world upside down. Kate learns that the family of the high-profile host of the TV show Hollywood Nation has been murdered. What follows is an investigation that takes Kate, her canine partner Bernie, and the other members of LAPD’s elite Section One homicide unit into the dark side of Hollywood’s erotic underworld. Things turn crazy when the bodies begin piling up and Kate’s meddling best friends, Natalie and Mo, insert themselves into the case. What follows is a tangled web of sex, love, lust, and obsession as Kate tries to solve the murders, sort out her love life, and at the same time deal with a dark family secret that has haunted her life. Hollywood Killer is the eleventh book in the Hollywood Alphabet Thriller Series. Interview with the Author: Q – So what makes the Hollywood Alphabet Thriller Series special? A – The series offers a mix of things, offering the reader police stories set in Hollywood with lots of humor, passion, offbeat characters, and even a dose of true friendship (both canine and human). These books are action packed with interesting plot lines that are intended to keep the reader turning pages to the last page and wanting more. Q – What order should I read the books in? A - I’ve written the series so you can read the books in any order, and all the story threads will tie up nicely by the time you're finished. There are continuing plot lines and character issues that are sequential so, if given the time and desire, a reader might begin with the letter A and work through the alphabet. Q – So, why should readers give these books a try? A – Because the Hollywood Series is a fast paced fun-filled thrill ride with enough twists and turns to keep you wanting more. Throw in a big dose of humor, a lovable canine partner, and the city of Hollywood (and even a little tinsel town history) and you have all the ingredients for great stories. Q – What else do I need to know about your books? A – Checkout my website mzkelly.com for information about new books in the series and Hollywood trivia contests. less

Hollywood Lust, the twelfth book in the Hollywood Alphabet Thriller Series, is a high-octane thrill ride that’s three mysteries rolled into one. While Kate tries to untangle a deep mystery that’s at the center of her family life, she and her canine partner Bernie work with cold case Detective Leo Kingsley to try and solve a ten-year-old murder that’s tied to the current homicide of a young woman... moreHollywood Lust, the twelfth book in the Hollywood Alphabet Thriller Series, is a high-octane thrill ride that’s three mysteries rolled into one. While Kate tries to untangle a deep mystery that’s at the center of her family life, she and her canine partner Bernie work with cold case Detective Leo Kingsley to try and solve a ten-year-old murder that’s tied to the current homicide of a young woman. In the meantime, one of the most difficult and high-profile cases Kate’s ever worked resurfaces when a radicalized group of terrorists known as The Swarm begins a killing spree. It’s a race against time as Kate and FBI agent Joe Dawson try to stop the serial killings, at the same time she tries to solve the decade old murder case. In the meantime, Kate’s love life begins to heat up, while her meddling best friends Natalie and Mo insert themselves into her personal life, at the same time they try to unravel what might be one of the biggest murder mysteries in Hollywood history. Hollywood Lust is a high-wire thrill ride, a page-turner with all the great elements and returning characters that have made other books in this mystery series wildly popular. WARNING: The Hollywood Alphabet Series contains adult language and laugh-out-loud situations not for the faint of heart! If you think you can handle Kate Sexton’s crazy life . . . order Hollywood Lust today. less

Hollywood Murder, book thirteen in the Hollywood Alphabet Thriller Series, finds tough but vulnerable LAPD homicide detective Kate Sexton and her canine partner Bernie in one of the most exclusive neighborhoods of Beverly Hills. The family of a billionaire investment broker has gone missing after their maid is savagely murdered... moreHollywood Murder, book thirteen in the Hollywood Alphabet Thriller Series, finds tough but vulnerable LAPD homicide detective Kate Sexton and her canine partner Bernie in one of the most exclusive neighborhoods of Beverly Hills. The family of a billionaire investment broker has gone missing after their maid is savagely murdered. All signs point to the case being a kidnap for ransom, but as Kate investigates, the crime takes on added dimensions when suspicions arise that a serial killer with ties to the missing family may be at work. Meanwhile, Kate and her new partner, Leo Kingsley, try to unravel a cold case at the request of a nine-year-old girl whose parents were savagely murdered. Add in a TV documentary crew that the department has allowed to follow their every move, and a reporter who will stop at nothing to get her story, and a seemingly unsolvable case only gets more complicated. Kate’s personal life also takes on added complications when she follows clues that tie the death of the man who raised her to the possible murder of one of the most high profile actresses in Hollywood history. Meanwhile, her best friends Natalie and Mo complicate matters by inserting themselves in both her cases and her life. Hollywood Murder continues the tradition of a crime thriller series that has a female protagonist with both heart and humor. Like all the other books in the series, Hollywood Murder is a tale of intrigue, deception, and murder, with a cast of outrageous characters that has made this series an instant success! less

LAPD Detective Kate Sexton and her canine partner Bernie return in, Hollywood Notorious, the fourteenth book in the Hollywood Alphabet Thriller Series. Kate and her homicide partner Leo Kingsley are in pursuit of a reality TV star wanted for murder when their case takes a strange turn. They quickly realize that a deranged psychopath known as the Reaper is loose on the streets of Hollywood, leaving victims that are posed in bizarre death rituals... moreLAPD Detective Kate Sexton and her canine partner Bernie return in, Hollywood Notorious, the fourteenth book in the Hollywood Alphabet Thriller Series. Kate and her homicide partner Leo Kingsley are in pursuit of a reality TV star wanted for murder when their case takes a strange turn. They quickly realize that a deranged psychopath known as the Reaper is loose on the streets of Hollywood, leaving victims that are posed in bizarre death rituals. Kate and Leo eventually team with FBI agent Joe Dawson to track the killer, but the case takes on added dimensions when they realize the crimes could be linked to a past series of violent murders. In the meantime, Kate’s love life takes an unexpected turn as she begins to close in on those responsible for her shattered family life. Throw in Kate and her best friends, Natalie and Mo, facing eviction from their new homes, with the world’s worst lawyer representing them, and you’ve got all the ingredients for another great magical mystery tour through the streets of Hollywood. Boom…Boom…Bang! That’s the sound of Hollywood Notorious exploding with another raw, edge-of-your-seat thriller that’s guaranteed to keep you turning pages until the final heart-pounding twist. Do not miss this read!Warning: Hollywood Notorious, like all the books in the Hollywood Thriller Series, is full of humor and adult situations. If you think you’re ready tons of laughs and larger-than-life excitement, order your copy today. less

LAPD Detective Kate Sexton and her canine partner, Bernie, return in, Hollywood Outlaw, Book #15 in the Hollywood Alphabet Thriller Series. When a reality TV star ends up dead, Kate and her partner, Leo Kingsley, quickly realize there are more suspects than there are stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Things get complicated when they learn their victim’s been involved with half the women in Hollywood and he embezzled millions from the TV show... moreLAPD Detective Kate Sexton and her canine partner, Bernie, return in, Hollywood Outlaw, Book #15 in the Hollywood Alphabet Thriller Series. When a reality TV star ends up dead, Kate and her partner, Leo Kingsley, quickly realize there are more suspects than there are stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Things get complicated when they learn their victim’s been involved with half the women in Hollywood and he embezzled millions from the TV show. Kate’s best friends and part-time PI’s, Natalie and Mo, insist on getting involved, and, what started out as a simple murder case, quickly turns into a tale of deception, multiple murders, and intrigue. Meanwhile, Kate’s personal life becomes even more unsettled as she closes in on those responsible for the killing of her adoptive father, at the same time she searches for her biological father. . Hollywood Outlaw is filled with edge-of-your seat suspense and a returning cast of unforgettable characters that has made the series an instant success. less

Hollywood is the ultimate glamour destination, with all the glitz and excitement the movies can generate...unless the script calls for murder. When a rising star is brutally murdered in her own home, all signs point to a handyman the actress hired to do some remodeling. But as LAPD Detective Kate Sexton and her canine partner Bernie begin to look into things, the case takes on added layers of complexity... moreHollywood is the ultimate glamour destination, with all the glitz and excitement the movies can generate...unless the script calls for murder. When a rising star is brutally murdered in her own home, all signs point to a handyman the actress hired to do some remodeling. But as LAPD Detective Kate Sexton and her canine partner Bernie begin to look into things, the case takes on added layers of complexity. Kate's investigation eventually takes them from the allure of the movie studios to the underbelly of a city where darkness hides in the shadows of fame. As she works the case, Kate’s personal life also becomes complicated as she searches for her biological father and closes in on finding her sister who has gone missing. When Kate’s best friends, Natalie and Mo, insist on helping out, they once again demonstrate that the H in Hollywood stands for hilarious. Hollywood Prisoner is full of page turning suspense, grit, and laugh-out-our humor, all the ingredients for another great ride through the streets of tinsel town. less

Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers simple—Dr. Seuss Or, maybe not... When LAPD Detective Kate Sexton and her canine partner Bernie are reassigned to the department’s Cold Case Unit she thinks life will be dull. Think again. Kate is teamed with her former long-time partner Charlie Winkler as she tries to solve one of the most shocking crimes of the decade... moreSometimes the questions are complicated and the answers simple—Dr. Seuss Or, maybe not... When LAPD Detective Kate Sexton and her canine partner Bernie are reassigned to the department’s Cold Case Unit she thinks life will be dull. Think again. Kate is teamed with her former long-time partner Charlie Winkler as she tries to solve one of the most shocking crimes of the decade. What follows is a deadly game of murder and betrayal that leads Kate and Charlie to the power brokers of a multinational corporation who will stop at nothing to further their own corrupt interests. Things become even more complicated when Kate’s best friends Natalie and Mo get involved, they offer their insight into a sex trafficking case, at the same time they try and help find Kate’s long-lost biological father. What follows is tons of laugh-out-loud humor as the unforgettable characters that have made this series an instant success return. Hollywood Quest is the seventeenth book in the Hollywood Alphabet Thriller Series and can be read as a standalone novel. Interview with the Author Q – What makes the Hollywood Alphabet Thriller Series special? A – It’s a mixture of several things, including the Hollywood setting, unexpected plot twists, and unforgettable characters with lots of laugh-out-loud humor. When I began this series, I wanted to create something with lots of attitude and fast-paced action that would make readers come back again and again. The books are designed to keep you turning pages. Based on the feedback I’ve received, all those expectations have been achieved. Q - What order should I read the books in? A – While, reading the books in alphabetical order is preferred, I’ve written the series so you can pick up any book and all the story threads of the prior books will tie up nicely by the time you're finished. A reader shouldn’t worry about reading a book in the middle of the series, because you can always go back to the beginning and catch up on everything. Q - Why should readers give these books a try? A - Because the books are a fast, fun, and funny thrill ride that leave nothing on the table at the end. If a reader enjoys humor, fast pacing, with lots of plot twists and unexpected action, they will enjoy this series. less

Things could be worse for LAPD Detective Kate Sexton and her canine partner, Bernie. Okay, so they’re being evicted from their home and plan to move into a haunted house in the Hollywood Hills with Kate’s wild and crazy best friends, Natalie and Mo. There’s also the fact that Kate’s on the trail of two killers wanted for gruesome murders, one that strikes close to home... moreThings could be worse for LAPD Detective Kate Sexton and her canine partner, Bernie. Okay, so they’re being evicted from their home and plan to move into a haunted house in the Hollywood Hills with Kate’s wild and crazy best friends, Natalie and Mo. There’s also the fact that Kate’s on the trail of two killers wanted for gruesome murders, one that strikes close to home. Oh, and I almost forgot, Kate learns something about her biological father that turns everything she knew about her family upside down. Come to think of it, maybe things couldn’t get any worse, because this is Kate’s life. Can Kate solve two of the most challenging homicide cases she’s ever worked, deal with a terrorist who may be her father, and survive living in a house of horrors with her best friends? Only time, loads of trouble, and tons of laughs will tell. Hollywood Rage, book eighteen in the Hollywood Alphabet Series, has more twists and turns than an Academy Awards ceremony where the wrong movie wins an Oscar! WARNING: The Hollywood Alphabet Series contains adult language and laugh out loud situations not for the faint of heart. If you think you can handle Kate Sexton’s crazy life . . . order Hollywood Rage today! less

After a violent terrorist strike hits Los Angeles that has ties to Kate Sexton’s past family issues, the LAPD homicide detective is sent to work with the FBI to get her out of the line of fire. Kate soon realizes that her new assignment is no picnic when she’s assigned to help hunt down a killer known as the Angel. What follows is a series of crimes that are more bizarre and baffling than anything Kate has ever encountered... moreAfter a violent terrorist strike hits Los Angeles that has ties to Kate Sexton’s past family issues, the LAPD homicide detective is sent to work with the FBI to get her out of the line of fire. Kate soon realizes that her new assignment is no picnic when she’s assigned to help hunt down a killer known as the Angel. What follows is a series of crimes that are more bizarre and baffling than anything Kate has ever encountered. When the case goes cold, Kate is sent back to Hollywood where her meddling best friends, Natalie and Mo, offer their insight and enlist her help in finding their missing boss. While Kate tries to deal with her friends’ issues, she goes back to work on a high-profile case involving the murder of one of Hollywood’s best-known actors. Hollywood Scream has more twists and turns than the world’s fastest rollercoaster as Kate tries to solve two high-profile murders, deal with her crazy home life, and elude the world’s most dangerous terrorists! less

Hollywood Taken, book twenty, in the Hollywood Alphabet Series, finds Detective Kate Sexton and her canine partner Bernie investigating the murder of an au pair for a wealthy couple. What initially looks like a sex crime takes on added dimensions when other girls are murdered. Kate soon realizes that she’s on the trail of a sex-trafficking ring that reaches into the highest echelons of Hollywood’s powerful elite... moreHollywood Taken, book twenty, in the Hollywood Alphabet Series, finds Detective Kate Sexton and her canine partner Bernie investigating the murder of an au pair for a wealthy couple. What initially looks like a sex crime takes on added dimensions when other girls are murdered. Kate soon realizes that she’s on the trail of a sex-trafficking ring that reaches into the highest echelons of Hollywood’s powerful elite. Things become even more complicated when Kate’s superiors want her out of town because a terrorist group with ties to her deceased father is active again. While Kate works a case in another jurisdiction, things in Hollywood turn dark and sinister as the terrorists converge on the city and the killing spree continues. Can Kate solve two crimes and stop the terrorists, at the same time she keeps her meddlesome best friends, Natalie and Mo, out of trouble? Only time, lots of twists and turns, and loads of laugh-out-loud humor will tell. less

Retired Detective Pearl Kramer is back and he’s ready to fill in the details about a terrorist group that wants to take down our government. At the same time, he gives LAPD Detective Kate Sexton information about the biological father she’s never known. Hollywood Underworld, the twenty-first book in the Hollywood Alphabet Series, is a race against time to find the most wanted terrorist in the world... moreRetired Detective Pearl Kramer is back and he’s ready to fill in the details about a terrorist group that wants to take down our government. At the same time, he gives LAPD Detective Kate Sexton information about the biological father she’s never known. Hollywood Underworld, the twenty-first book in the Hollywood Alphabet Series, is a race against time to find the most wanted terrorist in the world. Nathan Caine has killed before and he’s ready to kill again, but this time the stakes are higher than anyone could ever imagine. Hollywood Underworld is M.Z. Kelly’s most gripping novel of suspense yet—filled with twists and turns that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. less

Book #22 in the Hollywood Alphabet Thriller Series, finds Detective Kate Sexton investigating the bizarre murder at a party house called the Jukebox, frequented by celebrities in the Hollywood Hills. Things take a strange turn when the killing is tied to a five-year-old cold case. What follows is a race against time, as Kate tries to find a serial killer at the same time she seeks those responsible for the long-ago disappearance of her biological father... moreBook #22 in the Hollywood Alphabet Thriller Series, finds Detective Kate Sexton investigating the bizarre murder at a party house called the Jukebox, frequented by celebrities in the Hollywood Hills. Things take a strange turn when the killing is tied to a five-year-old cold case. What follows is a race against time, as Kate tries to find a serial killer at the same time she seeks those responsible for the long-ago disappearance of her biological father. Hollywood Vendetta is another edge-of-your-seat thrill-ride that has made this series an instant success. Toss in Kate’s best friends and private investigators, Natalie and Mo, and you have an instant recipe for page-turning suspense and laugh-out-loud humor. less

Hollywood Wanted has it all... The murder of a high-profile attorney, a terrorist determined to take down our government by force, and a thirty-year secret about LAPD Detective Kate Sexton’s bio-dad. Hollywood Wanted promises all the edge-of-your-seat suspense that has kept readers turning pages of these books for years. A can’t miss read that begins to unlock the final secrets in an unforgettable series! What readers are saying.. moreHollywood Wanted has it all... The murder of a high-profile attorney, a terrorist determined to take down our government by force, and a thirty-year secret about LAPD Detective Kate Sexton’s bio-dad. Hollywood Wanted promises all the edge-of-your-seat suspense that has kept readers turning pages of these books for years. A can’t miss read that begins to unlock the final secrets in an unforgettable series! What readers are saying... "I love your characters and can’t wait to see what happens to Kate next!" "This series has me completely hooked. I don’t get anything done because I can’t put your books down." "I love the alphabet books...please...please...please finish this great series." less

MURDER…TRUTH…LOVE…TERROR…FAMILY LAPD Detective Kate Sexton is back and all the elements that have made this series an instant success come together in one explosive ending. A killer who calls herself the Red Queen, the world’s most wanted terrorist, a simmering love story, and Kate’s long-lost father all come into play... moreMURDER…TRUTH…LOVE…TERROR…FAMILY LAPD Detective Kate Sexton is back and all the elements that have made this series an instant success come together in one explosive ending. A killer who calls herself the Red Queen, the world’s most wanted terrorist, a simmering love story, and Kate’s long-lost father all come into play. The series, with over 1,600 five-star reviews, is about to get even better, MUCH BETTER! Here’s what readers are saying about the Hollywood Alphabet Series… Kelly succeeds at keeping the reader enthralled… I love these books…so much fun to read! Funny, well-written, with an amazing cast of characters! Grab your copy of Hollywood X and prepare for a thrill ride that will keep you turning pages until the final blockbuster ending! A Hollywood Alphabet Series Thriller. less