“A cross between James Bond and Adrian Monk. This lighthearted whodunit goes down smooth.” —Publishers Weekly“An absolute blast. I hope we see a lot more of Edison Bixby…one of the most original & refreshing crime fiction characters in recent memory.” —BookTrib“Murder by Design is original and fresh, amusing and cheeky, deadly and thrilling, and completely engrossing. The kind of book that you read in one sitting, sleep be damned, because it’s so relentlessly entertaining and captivating that you cannot stop until you see how it all ends. Lee Goldberg has outdone himself, delivering a murder mystery that demands to be read and will end up being ranked at the top of any serious list extolling the best books of 2026.” —Steve Netter, Best Thriller Books“Hilarious and thought-provoking. The mystery itself is complex, and somehow Goldberg balances the humor and drama to perfection. The second book in this series cannot come fast enough, and hopefully a TV series is in the future as well.” —FirstCLUE“Murder by Design is the most ingenious mystery I’ve read in years, with more twists than a Wetzel’s Pretzel. Brain-injured yet supremely confident former detective Edison Bixby and likable but self-absorbed actor—is there any other kind?—Wally Nash make for an unlikely but appealing sleuthing duo. But the real magic of this mystery is the way Goldberg turns environments and objects that we take for granted into clues we never would have noticed but for his deft hand. After reading Murder by Design, you will never look at your local mall—or any building, object, et cetera—the same way again.” —Ellen Byron, Agatha and Lefty Award–winning author“An exceptional, original, and fun read from start to finish. Lee Goldberg has an extraordinary character and narrative driven storytelling style.” —Midwest Book Review“[Goldberg] delivers another delightful mystery that makes the most of its California setting, quick-thinking characters, and some of the cleverest dialogue you’ll ever read. Mystery readers and fans of mystery television shows will revel in the references that parody and celebrate the traits of both.” —Kings River Life MagazinePraise for Lee Goldberg“Lost Hills is Lee Goldberg at his best. Inspired by the real-world grit and glitz of LA County crime, this book takes no prisoners. And neither does Eve Ronin. Take a ride with her and you’ll find yourself with a heroine for the ages. And you’ll be left hoping for more.” —Michael Connelly, #1 New York Times bestselling author“The fourth book in Lee Goldberg’s series is his most ambitious and best realized yet…Movieland is crime writing of the highest order. Goldberg’s style touches on both Michael Connelly and Robert Crais, in whose company he now squarely belongs.” —The Providence Journal“A cop novel so good it makes much of the old guard read like they’re going through the motions until they can retire…The real appeal here is Goldberg’s lean prose, which imbues just-the-facts procedure with remarkable tension and cranks up to a stunning description of a fire that was like ‘Christmas in hell.’” —Booklist“Fans of fast-paced police procedurals will enjoy Goldberg’s trademark humor and his insight into the entertainment world in his latest Eve Ronin novel (following Movieland).” —Library Journal (starred review)“Finished this on the plane home. Typically classy police procedural from Lee Goldberg—giving Michael Connelly a run for his money.” —Ian Rankin, international bestselling author“The first book in what promises to be a superb series—it’s also that rare novel in which the formulaic elements of mainstream police procedurals share narrative space with a unique female protagonist. All that, and it’s also a love letter to the chaos and diversity of California. There are a lot of series out there, but Eve Ronin and Goldberg’s fast-paced prose should put this one on the radar of every crime-fiction fan.” —National Public Radio“Thriller fiction at its absolute finest.” —Lee Child, #1 New York Times bestselling author“Movieland, Lee Goldberg’s fourth novel featuring Ronin, is every bit as good as the first three. The characters, including victims, suspects, and an assortment of lazy, hardworking, honest, and corrupt cops, are quirky and well developed. The depiction of police procedures feels authentic. The writing is vivid and precise. And with startling twists around every corner, the suspenseful tale unfolds at a furious pace.” —Associated Press
