As a homicide detective, Rosemaria Baker is known for her street smarts, her feisty personality and her ability to nail the bad guys. Being the daughter of a cop and an actress gave little Rosemaria a dichotomous view of life. Her mother was inclined to get lost in her fantasies while her father had to face the harsh realities of a world filled with murder and mayhem. Nine-year-old Rosemaria loved both her parents and admired her mother’s talent but even at a young age she felt drawn to her father’s work as a detective, constantly begging him to share with her every detailed description of the dangerous criminals and close calls he survived while chasing the bad guys. Whatever Rosemaria did she did it well; be it hitting baseballs, shooting baskets, writing school papers, she put her all into every endeavor. When tragedy invaded her world at the tender age of ten, she survived because of her innate ability to compartmentalize her feelings and move forward. While still in college she was faced with a terrifying situation where she had to use all of her mental and physical capabilities in an effort to save her father’s life. Ignoring what would have been safe and expected of her and asking no one’s advice, she risked everything to find him and bring him home alive. Leannebookstagram blogger review of A Fate Worse Than Death It was a absolute pleasure being introduced to our protagonist Rosemaria Baker. She is a little firecracker with determination, smarts and street witty. Rosemaria is the daughter of a cop and a wannabe actress. While her mother was suffering from mental health issues I found her very hard to like. Rosemaria and her father on the other hand I instantly connected with. Rosemaria is very interested in her father's job and it certainly helps her when she has to use and do everything she has to save his life. This is a thrilling introduction into a mystery series. Locks, Hooks, and Books - Review of A Fate Worse Than Death A Fate Worse Than Death (A Hollywood Mystery) is a prequel for Britt Lind's series, Rosemaria Baker Hollywood Mystery,. I have had the pleasure in reading the first two installments of this series and found it interesting to get a better glimpse at Rosemaria's life prior to those books and what lead her to where she is currently. It was a bonus to learn more about how she grew up and getting to know her parents more. I can see her where her bravery and determination came from. The book is just over one hundred pages and it was easy to read in a short time. It may be short tale, it was still packed full of drama, suspense, and intrigue. I thought it was a great addition to this series. It was a delight getting to know Rosemaria even more and having a better understanding of her life. I am going to give A Fate Worse Than Death (A Hollywood Mystery) a very well deserved five plus stars. I highly recommend it for readers who love to read exciting mystery and suspense filled thrillers. I look forward to continuing to read the remaining books from the Rosemaria Baker Hollywood Mystery series to see where else Rosemaria's adventures go to next. I received a paperback copy of Britt Lind's A Fate Worse Than Death (A Hollywood Mystery) from the publisher, but was not required to write a positive review. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion. GetUrBook Review Britt Lind's *A Fate Worse Than Death* is more than a mystery — it's the origin story of Rosemaria Baker, a detective whose sharp instincts and fiery spirit make her unforgettable. What struck me most was how Lind balances Hollywood glamour with the grit of police work, weaving Rosemaria's childhood influences into a compelling journey toward justice. The novel doesn't just set up a crime series; it builds a character whose resilience and humanity resonate long after the last page. Suspenseful yet deeply personal, this prequel adds emotional weight to the Rosemaria Baker mysteries and makes me eager to follow her future cases.