Spirits and Smoke (Mystic's Accomplice mystery)

December 1924. Young widow Maddie Pastore feels fortunate to be employed bywell-meaning fake medium Carlotta Romany.But when her investigations into a newclient get her mixed up with Chicago's violent gangs, she'll need all her witsabout her if she's to make it out alive.

Reviews

This is a real treat for readers who love stories set in the Roaring '20s * Publishers Weekly Starred Review *
Fans of fast-paced historical mysteries will appreciate Miley's latest * Library Journal Starred Review *
All the colorful characters and historic details from the heroine's debut, fortified by a stronger mystery * Kirkus Reviews *
Appealing ... This new historical mystery series is off to a flying start * Publishers Weekly on The Mystic's Accomplice *
Plentiful historical detail and a sparkling cast of characters * Kirkus Reviews on The Mystic's Accomplice *
Engrossing * Publishers Weekly on Murder in Disguise *
A little sparkle, a hint of sex, some wily Prohibition-era shenanigans, and one smart cookie in the lead make this a great read * Booklist on Renting Silence *
With an appealing, resourceful amateur detective, and fascinating period details, this entertaining historical will delight those who like the 1920s-set mysteries of SUZANNE ARRUDA and GEORGE BAXT * Library Journal on Renting Silence *
Readers who enjoy JACQUELINE WINSPEAR and CAROLA DUNN will want to follow this series * Booklist on Silent Murders *