City of Secrets : A Mystery

This powerful sequel to Kelli Stanley's scorching City of Dragons, which introduced unique and unforgettable series heroine Miranda Corbie, begins on May 25th, 1940, opening day for the World's Fair. When a woman is found dead, private investigator Miranda Corbie is soon hot on the trail of a vicious murderer. Set against the backdrop of a Europe defeated by Nazi Germany and an America unsure of where to turn, City of Secrets is a fast-paced mystery featuring a P.I. who will stop at nothing to right the world's wrongs.

“The historical details shine in this perfectly drawn mystery.... This shows how historical mystery can not only re-create the sights but also the atmosphere of the time.” —RT Book Reviews (Top Pick!)

“Stanley's brittle prose and period touches effectively capture the feeling of '40s noir.” —Kirkus Reviews

“In best pulp fiction style, suspects lounge about with slick hair and cheap suits, blondes are chain-smoking broads, and the nightclubs are smoky and languid.” —Publishers Weekly

“Engrossing.... Stanley brings 1940s San Francisco to life with her meticulously detailed, hard-boiled novel.” —Library Journal