Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Last Embrace | 2008 | Denise Hamilton | Buy |
| 2 | Damage Control | 2011 | Denise Hamilton | Buy |
Denise Hamilton’s two standalone novels expand her range beyond the contemporary Los Angeles setting of the Eve Diamond books. The Last Embrace (2008) moves back to 1940s Hollywood, telling a mystery set against the backdrop of the film industry and postwar America. Damage Control (2011) returns to modern LA but shifts focus to the world of political crisis management and media manipulation.
Both books showcase Hamilton’s research skills and her ability to create atmosphere. The historical setting of The Last Embrace gives her room to explore a very different Los Angeles, while Damage Control taps into the high-stakes world of political scandal.