DETECTIVES FLYNN AND VEGA INVESTIGATE THE MURDER OF A BEST-SELLING AUTHOR WHO WAS POISONED WITH A RARE TOXIN, ON ABC'S "MOTIVE"

"Kiss of Death" - After a best-selling murder mystery author is poisoned with a rare toxin, Detectives Flynn and Vega must determine fan from foe. Meanwhile, Detective Lucas' personal life takes a hit, while Angie receives a pleasant surprise, courtesy of Vega, on "Motive," WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

"Motive" stars Kristin Lehman as Detective Angie Flynn, Louis Ferreira as Detective Oscar Vega, Brendan Penny as Detective Brian Lucas, Lauren Holly as Dr. Betty Rogers and Warren Christie as Sergeant Mark Cross.

Guest starring are Valeria Tian as Wendy Sung, Laura Mennell as Samantha Turner, Ben Cotton as Dustin Hess, Jesse Moss as Doug Butcher, Enuka Okuma as Lori Oliver, Lochlyn Munro as Gary Oliver, Robert Moloney as Craig Davis, Andrea Brooks as Parker Wexler, Cameron Bright as Manny Flynn, Bruce Harwood as Mitch Pudbury and Fanta Sesay as frightened woman.

The story for "Kiss of Death" was by Dennis Heaton, and the teleplay by Dennis Heaton & Thomas Pound. Sturla Gunnarsson directed.

"Motive" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format with a 5.1 channel surround sound. A TV parental guideline will be assigned closer to the airdate.

For more information on "Motive," visit ABC.com