When "Paper Dolls" by LaToya Lawrence opens its portfolio, readers are instantly whisked into the high-stakes world of fashion photography where beautiful faces mask ugly secrets.
Irma Eckhart, project manager and former fashion model turned photographer, believes she's simply doing her job when she scouts fresh talent for a casting call. Little does she know she's about to step into a deadly mystery that connects to her own family legacy. As the daughter of the late Ingrid Eckhart, Irma carries both the prestige and burden of her family name, especially with the looming shadow of her infamous niece Cora from Lawrence's previous thriller "Lady."
The novel brilliantly juxtaposes the glamorous settings of Italy, Spain, England, and France against an increasingly sinister plot. What begins as a dream opportunity for aspiring models quickly descends into nightmare territory as these beautiful young women begin disappearing one by one. Perhaps most chilling is how their vanishings go unacknowledged by the photography crew, whose obsession with deadlines and client satisfaction blinds them to—or perhaps makes them complicit in—the unfolding horror.
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Adding another layer of tension are the relentless Tex Hayes and Rory Holden, lieutenant and sergeant determined to bring down Irma's niece Cora. Their pursuit creates a complex web of family loyalty, professional ambition, and survival that drives the narrative forward.
Lawrence has crafted what promises to be a gritty, elegant thriller where the fashion industry's cutthroat reputation takes on a frighteningly literal meaning. "Paper Dolls" seems poised to explore how easily beauty can become disposable in an industry that treats people like the paper dolls of its title—flat, manipulable, and ultimately discardable.
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Rating: 4.5 loft – A stylishly dark thriller that will make you look twice at fashion photography while delivering satisfying suspense with family drama undertones.
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