The Ice Cream Blonde

“The Ice Cream Blonde is a riveting mystery about the death of Thelma Todd. It’s also an eerie exploration of the Todd dichotomybreezy comedienne on the one hand; serious businesswoman with underworld connections on the other. Highly recommended.” Robert Matzen, author of Fireball: Carole Lombard and the Mystery of Flight 3 “ The Ice Cream Blonde gives an engaging and balanced look at the fascinating life and notorious death of Thelma Todd. Michelle Morgan proves once again that she is expert researcher who can tackle a controversial subject justly, and through her, Thelma Todd becomes much more than just a scandalous Hollywood footnote.” Christina Rice, author Ann Dvorak: Hollywood’s Forgotten Rebel “In Ice Cream Blonde , biographer Michelle Morgan shows us why Thelma Todd was so beloved to her family, co-workers, and fans. In the final riveting chapters, Morgan exposes the dangerous world Todd lived in and the shadowy figures she let into her life. Finally, 80 years after her death, we understand why Todd’s last days were more unsettling and disturbing than any role Hollywood could have written for her.” Michael G. Ankerich, author of Mae Murray: The Girl with the Bee-Stung Lips “I loved [author Michelle] Morgan’s writing style; she makes Thelma Todd an accessible human being.” On Wednesdays We Wear Capes “Morgan presents a biography sure to appeal to fans of Hollywood’s Golden Era rich in significant details about Todd’s life and aimed at ending speculation about the death of this versatile actress.” Booklist “Morgan digs into the complexities of Thelma’s last night, and the events that would follow, with a strong investigative eye.” indieWIRE “a great read, and also timely.” Huffington Post “Michelle Morgan weaves another insightful examination of a much maligned figure, highlighting the darkness but never ignoring the light surrounding Thelma Todd.” Journeys in Classic Film “[For] anyone already acquainted with Todd and the controversy surrounding her death, the book offers a concise and thoughtful glimpse into an actress’ untimely demise.” Pre-code.com

Michelle Morgan is the author of The Mammoth Book of Hollywood Scandals, The Mammoth Book of Madonna, and several books about Marilyn Monroe: Marilyn Monroe: Private and Confidential, Before Marilyn: The Blue Book Modeling Years, and Marilyn’s Addresses: A Fan’s Guide to the Places She Knew.