“Estleman’s encyclopedic knowledge of the movie industry and gift for dialogue shine throughout. This gets two thumbs up.” —Publishers Weekly

“Estleman offers up a classic screwball comedy for the reader to play out in their mind in frames of black and white. There’s delightful banter, colorful quirky characters, and plenty of Hollywood clichés and fascinating lore sprinkled in.”—Booklist

Praise for Indigo:

“Film noir has provided the frame story for a wealth of crime fiction, and now Estleman adds another sterling entry to the growing list … Classic-movie fans who don’t know this series should be ashamed of themselves.” —Booklist, Starred Review

Praise for Frames:

“Great cast, great subject, flawless delivery from a real pro.” —Booklist, starred review

“Estleman has scripted yet another wacky comedic mystery that begs to become a feature film. His snappy dialog, feisty characters, Hollywood lore, and gentle romance make this his funniest to date. Recommended for all mystery collections.” —Library Journal

“Frames melds Estleman’s love of movies with his gift for swift, satisfying storytelling.” —San Francisco Chronicle