“The Scarlet Crown” is an immensely imaginative thriller. Improbable characters propel an exciting story that is at once contemporary and historical. Suspense builds right from the start. Plot twists skillfully reveal motives and methods that nobody could anticipate. It’s a story of long-held loyalty punctuated with traitors and infiltrators. Thrilling surprises cast uncertainty about what may happen next. I love Fred Dalton’s fast pace and his eye for detail.