Limelight


Fiction - Thriller - General
343 Pages
Reviewed on 02/24/2025
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Reviewed by Keith Mbuya for Readers' Favorite

Everything seemed to be on track for Chris Flowers, a globally famous and beloved pop star, ahead of a major show and his latest album. However, all hell threatens to break loose when he receives a strange phone call. The caller, whom Chris identifies as someone from his past, demands that Chris confess to the world about something he did five years ago or face dire consequences. Things only take a turn for the worse as Chris’ marriage quickly falls apart, and the lives of people from his past, those he left behind to chase after fame, are put on the line. Chris loves his career and lavish lifestyle in Beverly Hills, but is he willing to sacrifice lives for all of it? Find out in Joshua Crosson’s Limelight.

If you are looking for a character-driven celebrity noir novel blended with drama and psychological thrills, Joshua Crosson’s Limelight is what you should be looking for. Unfolding the intriguing, layered plot on a double timeline and with evocative depictions, Crosson gives readers a glimpse into the glittering life of a celebrity, depicting the dark side of the entertainment industry and the price most pay for fame. Crosson harnesses sentiment to the intense conversations, allowing me to experience the cast’s intricate emotions. The juxtaposing of their complex traits enabled me to connect with them. It is interesting how, with fame, you can have everything yet, at the same time, have nothing. A lot of people around you, yet none has genuine intentions. There is blackmail, betrayal, dark secrets, deception, spell-binding plot twists, edge-of-the-seat suspense, and more in this gripping page-turner.