Corporate Bodies — Simon Brett

CURTAINS

Surviving thirty years of an actor's fluctuating fortunes, Charles Paris had played many roles. But until now, a starring role as a forklift driver in a corporate - video had yet to grace his resume. Costumed in de rigueur coveralls, he read his lines with finesse. His performance for Delmoleen Foods was flawless. But the finale was murder.

A young woman is crushed to death with the forklift while the crew is at lunch. Industrial accident . . . or murder? Paris suspects a cover-up. The whole company atmosphere is troubling: the happy Delmoleen "family" seems riddled with mockery, jealousy, lust, envy. And insidious secrets that may make this performance Charles's last.