“City of Myths”

Book Eight in the Hollywood’s Garden of Allah novels

When you live in a city built on shifting sands of myth, it can be hard to know which way is up.

Kathryn Massey spends her days spreading rumors and keeping secrets. Losing herself one headline at a time has left Kathryn’s personal identity scattered—and dumps her at the narrow end of the bargaining table with the man she trusts the least.

Gwendolyn Brick has simpler aspirations. As a costume designer, her sights are set on glamour, not heights of fame. But her friendship with Marilyn Monroe puts her directly into the crosshairs of studio head, Darryl Zanuck—and he’s someone you don’t say no to.

Marcus Adler is stuck in a much more precarious situation. Exiled in Rome but under the spell of an unexpected romance, he’ll have to learn to say goodbye to everything he’s accomplished in order to give love a chance.

In City of Myths, the road through Hollywood bears sharply to the right as those who dare to play its game can easily become lost in its intoxicating glow.

Read the first chapter online now

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REVIEWS

5 STARS (Amazon)
This entire series is just amazing. Step back in time to an era gone, but definitely not forgotten. The glitz, glamor, romance, scandal, and nostalgia keeps me glued to every.single.page. I want to slip on a Gwendolyn Brick original and hit up a Saturday night at Ciro’s! I couldn’t put this installment down. The story flows so nicely, ties up loose ends and keeps the door open for more drama to come. Loved the portrayal of Sinatra. Research on him is on point! I stayed awake until the wee hours and was so tired the next day. I wait with baited breath for the next installment and hope they never come to an end. Please Mr. Turnbull, keep them coming!

5 STARS (Amazon)
The Garden of Allah books are a total joy. The main characters are so likeable that the feel like friends. The plots allow you to share in their life, their troubles, their joy and their triumphs. The supporting cast is Hollywood royalty and the storylines are worthy of a blockbuster. I have read and re-read these stories so many times and I can’t recommend them highly enough. You won’t be disappointed!!!!

5 STARS (Goodreads)
I was hoping for another wonderful book in the series, and I wasn’t disappointed! I know I’ll be sitting down and reading them all start to finish.

5 STARS (Barnes & Noble)
I love the way Martin writes! I picture the setting and characters as if I’m there with them! Bravo Martin!!

5 STARS (Amazon)
I absolutely love the Garden of Allah series, but I have to admit, I wasn’t sure I’d like the 50s tales as much as I did the 30s and 40s. I shouldn’t have worried though, because as always, Martin Turnbull has crafted a captivating plot around characters I’ve grown to love, and even introduced some of my favorite celebrities of the later decade. I was so excited when Sinatra kept popping up in City of Myths – and now I am as intrigued by 50s Hollywood as I’ve always been by the 30s and 40s. Cannot wait for book 9!

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