Niagara Falls is overrun with Hollywood types shooting a film, but private investigator Benny Cooperman isn't scouting for talent—he's scouring the area for Billie Mason, a woman who has gone missing from his hometown of Grantham, Ontario. Has she simply been bitten by the acting bug, or is a much more sinister force at play?
Howard Engel was a Canadian mystery author and CBC producer. He is best known for creating the character Benny Cooperman, a Jewish detective, and made significant contributions to the mystery genre. Engel was also a novelist, cartoonist, story writer, and poet, showcasing his diverse talents in the literary field.