Shrouded in Thought (Gilded Age Chicago Mysteries, Band 2) - Softcover

Wikarski, N. S.

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798224326815

Verlag: Northgate Press, 2024

Inhaltsangabe

Murder, scandal, and the glitter of the Gilded Age collide in this gripping historical mystery series. GILDED AGE CHICAGO MYSTERIES In the shadow of the 1893 World's Fair, Chicago is a city of soaring ambitions and deadly secrets. While the elite dwell in marble mansions, a darker world of corruption and crime festers in the back alleys of the metropolis. Follow a compelling female sleuth and a journalist with a sharp eye for detail as they uncover what Chicago's upper crust wants to keep buried. From the glittering ballrooms of the robber barons to the gritty reality of the labor riots, this series explores the high-stakes tension of a city on the brink of a new century. N. S. Wikarski weaves a rich, immersive tapestry of history and suspense that fans of The Alienist and The Devil in the White City won't be able to put down. Why readers love the Gilded Age Chicago Mysteries:Authentic Historical Detail: Experience the sights and sounds of 19th-century Chicago, meticulously researched for historical accuracy. Complex Amateur Sleuth: A refreshing, intelligent female protagonist who defies the social norms of the Victorian era. Twisty Plotlines: Layered mysteries filled with red herrings, political intrigue, and high-society scandals. Gaslight Atmosphere: Atmospheric prose that captures the noir essence of turn-of-the-century crime. Experience the Gilded Age like never before. Grab a book in the series and step into a world where every secret carries a price. Volume 2 - Shrouded in Thought For two amateur sleuths, a random drowning becomes intertwined with labor riots, a national railroad strike, a medium who speaks to the dead, a blackmailer, and a murderer intent on covering his tracks by any means necessary.

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N. S. Wikarski is an award-winning historical fiction author known for archaeology-based thrillers that blend ancient mystery, secret societies, and strong women protagonists. Her books are frequently compared to the novels of Dan Brown, Kate Quinn, and Diana Gabaldon. She writes two archaeology thriller series: the Arkana Archaeology Thrillers and its Trove Chronicles spin-off. She also writes The Gilded Age Chicago Mysteries, featuring an amateur female sleuth and her reporter sidekick. More Trove Chronicles thrillers and Gilded Age mysteries are currently in the works. The author began her writing career as a fugitive from academia. After earning her Ph.D. from the University of Chicago, she worked in corporate America for two decades before writing her first novel. She is a member of Mystery Writers of America, the Society of Midland Authors, and has served as vice president of Sisters in Crime-Twin Cities and on the programming board of the Chicago chapter. Her short stories have appeared in Futures Magazine and DIME Anthology, while her book reviews and essays have been featured in Murder: Past Tense, Deadly Pleasures, and Mystery Readers Journal.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Northgate Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2024
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 13: 9798224326815
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 310
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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