Clark Thomas returns, ready to embark on a new chapter in Myrtle Beach. But everything is not as normal as he hoped.
Clark takes his visiting friend, a huge country music fan, to the Legends Theater to watch her favorite musician perform – Dolly Parton. Except, this Dolly isn’t the real Dolly. She’s an incredible impersonator who travels the country entertaining legions of fans who believe she’s the next best thing.
The theater is hosting a special concert series featuring fan-favorite celebrity impersonators, such as Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, The Blues Brothers, and Elvis Presley. What starts out as a great evening goes awry when one performer collapses on stage during the concert. In the aftermath, rumors of foul play arise, throwing Clark into an investigation to uncover if the collapse wasn’t driven by natural causes.
As Clark’s search for answers unfolds, he questions the other performers and discovers that deceased had enemies. When the police get involved Clark must navigate an insular cast and a police investigation, while trying to entertain his friend and her son.
Once more, the case leads to Clark facing a life-changing moment where he must figure out what happened and what to do next to protect the ones he loves.
“Death of a Legend” promises a thrilling blend of mystery, suspense, and depth, showcasing the masterful storytelling that fans of the Myrtle Beach Mystery Series have come to love.
My thoughts: Death of a Legend by Caleb Wygal is a well-written mystery. The chapters are told from either Clark's point of view or Gina's. This really works out well for the readers because it allows twice as much information to be passed onto them.
There are many suspects. It seems like almost everyone has a motive. And the method of murder is interesting. I had only heard of it being used for assassinations before, but it is believable here as well, especially in the end.
There are a fair share of red herrings because of the number of suspects and how long they'd known each other. The plot progresses at a good pace. I was surprised in the end when the big reveal is played out. This is a good thing.
I gave this book 5 stars out of 5. It's well written. The alternating point of view is handled in a good way and adds to the book. It's well paced. And the ending was unpredictable for me. I would recommend this book to people who enjoy a good mystery. Be aware, though, that the epilogue gives a possible set up for the next book in the series. I'm interested to see where the author will go with it.
Thanks to the publisher for an e-arc. This did not affect my opinions or my review.
Death of a Legend by Caleb Wygal was released May 6, 2025 from Franklin/Kerr Press. It's book 8 in the Myrtle Beach Mystery Series.