| The War of the Worlds Murder | |
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| Author | Max Allan Collins |
| Publication date | 2005 |
| Published by | Berkley Prime Crime Mystery |
| ISBN | 0-425-20401-4 |
| Publication Order | |
| Preceded by The Chinatown Death Cloud Peril |
Followed by -- |
Synopsis for The War of the Worlds Murder[]
October 1938: Orson Welles, known as radio's The Shadow, is accused of killing his mistress on the night of his War of the Worlds broadcast. Only Walter B. Gibson, The Shadow's creator, knows if Welles is truly guilty.
Characters in The War of the Worlds Murder[]
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- John Houseman
- Virgina Welles (Orson's wife)
- Paul Stewart (radio program director)
- Howard Koch (a script writer)
Villains:
- None
Other Characters:
- Frank Readick (a radio actor)
- Bill Alland (a radio actor)
- Judy Holliday (an actress)
- Bill Williams (a security guard)
- Louie (an elevator operator)
- Tully (Cotton Club dancer)
- David Taylor (CBS executive)
- Dolores Donovan (the studio's receptionist)
Locations:
- New York City
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