Dead Famous ~ Ben Elton

Dead Famous ~ Ben Elton

Medium soft cover
Very good condition

Dead Famous by Ben Elton is a razor-sharp satire of reality television, wrapped in a gripping murder mystery. Ten contestants are locked inside a house for a show called House Arrest, filmed 24/7 by thirty cameras and forty microphones. On Day 27, one of them is murderedlive on air. But in a world obsessed with fame and spectacle, the question isnt just who did it, but who was killed. The victims identity is withheld until halfway through the novel, adding to the suspense and dark humor.

As Chief Inspector Coleridge investigates, he must navigate the absurdities of celebrity culture, media manipulation, and the contestants tangled motivations. From a bodybuilding bouncer to a snobbish fashionista, each character is a caricature of modern fame. The producer of the show, Geraldine, emerges as a ruthless figure willing to orchestrate murder for ratings. With biting wit and a twist-filled plot, Elton exposes the voyeurism and moral decay behind entertainments glossy façade.