Thoroughly engaging. Fast paced, filled with vivid details, and featuring a delightful heroine, it was a joy to read. It's a keeper, for sure.
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Shelley Shepard Gray
Enjoyable...mystery with a twist for inquisitive readers.
Piper Sail is a character I'd follow to the ends of the earthshe had me from the very first page. With its smart, savvy heroine and moody Jazz-Age setting, Stephanie Morrill has penned a winner from start to finish.
Bestselling author Hillary Manton Lodge
Witty and compelling, The Lost Girl of Astor Street is as thick with romance as it is with evolving mysteries. Piper Sail is a 1920s heroine to root for ... A truly fresh and engaging story that not only kept me guessing until the very end, but that left me with a satisfied sigh for more please!
award-winning author of The Lady and the Lionheart Joanne Bischof
A fast-paced mystery that sparkles with the sights and sounds of 1920s Chicago. The strong characters and setting drew me in, and the twists and turns kept me hooked until the end.
author of Until We Meet Again Renee Collins
A vivid picture of 1920s Chicago with strong, relatable characters and their intriguing relationships. You won't be able to stop wondering what will happen next as the clever heroine works to solve the mystery of The Lost Girl of Astor Street.
author of The Golden Braid and The Beautiful Prete Melanie Dickerson
Here's hoping this won't be the last case for this strong and admirable female sleuth to solve. A...well-crafted historical whodunit.
...A good old-fashioned mystery that is a fun read.
The Lost Girl of Astor Street boasts a strong, smart, and courageous heroine, a note-perfect Jazz-Age Chicago setting, and a terrifically engaging plot that kept me reading into the middle of the night.
international bestselling author of Moonlight Over Jennifer Robson
A well-plotted mystery with plenty of twists, turns, and red herrings.
A story that has it allmystery, the mafia, and a heroine you can't help but root for. If Veronica Mars met the Roaring Twenties, you'd end up with The Lost Girl of Astor Street!
author of The Lost Heiress Roseanna M. White
Downton Abbey in downtown Chicagoa must read!
author of The Heiresses Allison Rushby
Combining the fascinating setting of the Roaring Twenties with a smart, savvy heroine, Morrill has hit the perfect note with this captivating story.
4 Stars Romantic Times Reviews
In this engaging mystery, the dilemma of a teenager trying to find her place in the middle of drastic societal change is nicely blended with intrigue in the vivid setting of 1924 Chicago. Will likely be hard to keep on the shelf.
An engrossing mystery that takes readers into the jazz clubs, illicit speakeasies, and gangster neighborhoods of 1920s Chicago in a search for a missing girl. The intrigue, romance, and glamorous Roaring Twenties setting will draw readers in.
award-winning author of By Darkness Hid and Captiv Jill Williamson
Spunky Piper Sail is more interested in investigating her best friend's death than in society's expectations for a young woman in 1924. She's curious, intelligent and gutsy ... Reminiscent of Philip Pullman's Sally Lockhart series in all the best ways!
award-winning author of The Peculiars and the Time Maureen Doyle Mc Querry
Morrill invites us on a wild ride through teen eyes down the crime-ridden, mob-infested streets of Chicago in the 1920s. Laden with mystery and laced with romance, this intriguing, who-done-it read is a testament to friendship, courage and first love that you won't soon forget!
author of All’s Fair in Love and Cupcakes an Betsy St. Amant
Step back to a more glamorous time with the captivating story of Piper Sail, a sassy young woman with a penchant for finding trouble. As a mystery unfolds, you'll be turning the pages and cheering on a heroine you won't forget.
award-winning author of Can’t Let You Go and Jenny B. Jones
Morrill invites us on a wild ride through teen eyes down the crime-ridden, mob-infested streets of Chicago in the 1920s. Laden with mystery and laced with romance, this intriguing, who-done-it read is a testament to friendship, courage and first love that you won’t soon forget!” Betsy St. Amant, author of All’s Fair in Love and Cupcakes and Love Arrives in Pieces
author of All’s Fair in Love & Cupcakes and Betsy St. Amant
Spunky Piper Sail is more interested in investigating her best friend’s death than in society’s expectations for a young woman in 1924. She’s curious, intelligent and gutsy … Reminiscent of Philip Pullman’s Sally Lockhart series in all the best ways!” Maureen Doyle Mc Querry, award-winning author of The Peculiars and the Time Out of Time duet: The Telling Stone and Beyond the Door
A vivid picture of 1920s Chicago with strong, relatable characters and their intriguing relationships. You won’t be able to stop wondering what will happen next as the clever heroine works to solve the mystery of The Lost Girl of Astor Street.” Melanie Dickerson, author of The Golden Braid and The Beautiful Pretender
An engrossing mystery that takes readers into the jazz clubs, illicit speakeasies, and gangster neighborhoods of 1920s Chicago in a search for a missing girl. The intrigue, romance, and glamorous Roaring Twenties setting will draw readers in.” Jill Williamson, award-winning author of By Darkness Hid and Captives
Step back to a more glamorous time with the captivating story of Piper Sail, a sassy young woman with a penchant for finding trouble. As a mystery unfolds, you’ll be turning the pages and cheering on a heroine you won’t forget.” Jenny B. Jones, award-winning author of Can’t Let You Go and the Katie Parker Production series
A fast-paced mystery that sparkles with the sights and sounds of 1920s Chicago. The strong characters and setting drew me in, and the twists and turns kept me hooked until the end.” Renee Collins, author of Until We Meet Again
Spunky Piper Sail is more interested in investigating her best friend’s death than in society’s expectations for a young woman in 1924. She’s curious, intelligent and gutsy … Reminiscent of Philip Pullman’s Sally Lockhart series in all the best ways!” Maureen Doyle McQuerry, award-winning author of The Peculiars and the Time Out of Time duet: The Telling Stone and Beyond the Door
A historical mystery full of heart and brimming with the vibrant atmosphere of 1920s Chicago. The moment I finished I was ready to flip it over and begin again.” Shannon Dittemore, author of the Angel Eyes trilogy
Piper Sail is a character I’d follow to the ends of the earthshe had me from the very first page. With its smart, savvy heroine and moody Jazz-Age setting, Stephanie Morrill has penned a winner from start to finish.” Bestselling author Hillary Manton Lodge
A story that has it allmystery, the mafia, and a heroine you can’t help but root for. If Veronica Mars met the Roaring Twenties, you’d end up with The Lost Girl of Astor Street!” Roseanna M. White, author of The Lost Heiress
Morrill invites us on a wild ride through teen eyes down the crime-ridden, mob-infested streets of Chicago in the 1920s. Laden with mystery and laced with romance, this intriguing, who-done-it read is a testament to friendship, courage and first love that you won’t soon forget!” Betsy St. Amant, author of All’s Fair in Love and Cupcakes and Love Arrives in Pieces
author of All’s Fair in Love & Cupcakes and Betsy St. Amant
Step back to a more glamorous time with the captivating story of Piper Sail, a sassy young woman with a penchant for finding trouble. As a mystery unfolds, you’ll be turning the pages and cheering on a heroine you won’t forget.” Jenny B. Jones, award-winning author of Can’t Let You Go and the Katie Parker Production series
award-winning author of Can’t Let You Go and Jenny B. Jones
Spunky Piper Sail is more interested in investigating her best friend’s death than in society’s expectations for a young woman in 1924. She’s curious, intelligent and gutsy … Reminiscent of Philip Pullman’s Sally Lockhart series in all the best ways!” Maureen Doyle McQuerry, award-winning author of The Peculiars and the Time Out of Time duet: The Telling Stone and Beyond the Door
award-winning author of The Peculiars and the Time Maureen Doyle McQuerry
The Lost Girl of Astor Street boasts a strong, smart, and courageous heroine, a note-perfect Jazz-Age Chicago setting, and a terrifically engaging plot that kept me reading into the middle of the night.” Jennifer Robson, international bestselling author of Moonlight Over Paris
Morrill invites us on a wild ride through teen eyes down the crime-ridden, mob-infested streets of Chicago in the 1920s. Laden with mystery and laced with romance, this intriguing, who-done-it read is a testament to friendship, courage and first love that you won’t soon forget!” Betsy St. Amant, author of All’s Fair in Love and Cupcakes and Love Arrives in Pieces
Downton Abbey in downtown Chicagoa must read!” Allison Rushby, author of The Heiresses
Witty and compelling, The Girl of Astor Street is as thick with romance as it is with evolving mysteries. Piper Sail is a 1920s heroine to root for … A truly fresh and engaging story that not only kept me guessing until the very end, but that left me with a satisfied sigh for more please!” Joanne Bischof, award-winning author of The Lady and the Lionheart
Thoroughly engaging. Fast paced, filled with vivid details, and featuring a delightful heroine, it was a joy to read. It’s a keeper, for sure.” New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Shelley Shepard Gray
Combining the fascinating setting of the Roaring Twenties with a smart, savvy heroine, Morrill has hit the perfect note with this captivating story.” RT Reviews, 4 Stars
"A fast-paced mystery that sparkles with the sights and sounds of 1920s Chicago. The strong characters and setting drew me in, and the twists and turns kept me hooked until the end." Renee Collins, author of Until We Meet Again--Renee Collins "A historical mystery full of heart and brimming with the vibrant atmosphere of 1920s Chicago. The moment I finished I was ready to flip it over and begin again." Shannon Dittemore, author of the Angel Eyes trilogy--Shannon Dittemore "A story that has it all---mystery, the mafia, and a heroine you can't help but root for. If Veronica Mars met the Roaring Twenties, you'd end up with The Lost Girl of Astor Street!" Roseanna M. White, author of The Lost Heiress--Roseanna M. White "A vivid picture of 1920s Chicago with strong, relatable characters and their intriguing relationships. You won't be able to stop wondering what will happen next as the clever heroine works to solve the mystery of The Lost Girl of Astor Street." Melanie Dickerson, author of The Golden Braid and The Beautiful Pretender--Melanie Dickerson "A well-plotted mystery with plenty of twists, turns, and red herrings." Publishers Weekly--Publishers Weekly "An engrossing mystery that takes readers into the jazz clubs, illicit speakeasies, and gangster neighborhoods of 1920s Chicago in a search for a missing girl. The intrigue, romance, and glamorous Roaring Twenties setting will draw readers in." Jill Williamson, award-winning author of By Darkness Hid and Captives--Jill Williamson "Combining the fascinating setting of the Roaring Twenties with a smart, savvy heroine, Morrill has hit the perfect note with this captivating story." Romantic Times Reviews, 4 Stars--Romantic Times Reviews, 4 Stars "Downton Abbey in downtown Chicago---a must read!" Allison Rushby, author of The Heiresses--Allison Rushby "Enjoyable...mystery with a twist for inquisitive readers." School Library Journal--School Library Journal "Here's hoping this won't be the last case for this strong and admirable female sleuth to solve. A...well-crafted historical whodunit." Kirkus Reviews--Kirkus Reviews "In this engaging mystery, the dilemma of a teenager trying to find her place in the middle of drastic societal change is nicely blended with intrigue in the vivid setting of 1924 Chicago. Will likely be hard to keep on the shelf." VOYA Magazine--VOYA Magazine "Morrill invites us on a wild ride through teen eyes down the crime-ridden, mob-infested streets of Chicago in the 1920s. Laden with mystery and laced with romance, this intriguing, who-done-it read is a testament to friendship, courage and first love that you won't soon forget!" Betsy St. Amant, author of All's Fair in Love and Cupcakes and Love Arrives in Pieces--Betsy St. Amant "Piper Sail is a character I'd follow to the ends of the earth---she had me from the very first page. With its smart, savvy heroine and moody Jazz-Age setting, Stephanie Morrill has penned a winner from start to finish." Bestselling author Hillary Manton Lodge--Hillary Manton Lodge "Spunky Piper Sail is more interested in investigating her best friend's death than in society's expectations for a young woman in 1924. She's curious, intelligent and gutsy ... Reminiscent of Philip Pullman's Sally Lockhart series in all the best ways!" Maureen Doyle McQuerry, award-winning author of The Peculiars and the Time Out of Time duet: The Telling Stone and Beyond the Door--Maureen Doyle McQuerry "Step back to a more glamorous time with the captivating story of Piper Sail, a sassy young woman with a penchant for finding trouble. As a mystery unfolds, you'll be turning the pages and cheering on a heroine you won't forget." Jenny B. Jones, award-winning author of Can't Let You Go and the Katie Parker Production series--Jenny B. Jones "The Lost Girl of Astor Street boasts a strong, smart, and courageous heroine, a note-perfect Jazz-Age Chicago setting, and a terrifically engaging plot that kept me reading into the middle of the night." Jennifer Robson, international bestselling author of Moonlight Over Paris--Jennifer Robson "Thoroughly engaging. Fast paced, filled with vivid details, and featuring a delightful heroine, it was a joy to read. It's a keeper, for sure." New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Shelley Shepard Gray--Shelley Shepard Gray "Witty and compelling, The Girl of Astor Street is as thick with romance as it is with evolving mysteries. Piper Sail is a 1920s heroine to root for ... A truly fresh and engaging story that not only kept me guessing until the very end, but that left me with a satisfied sigh for more please!" Joanne Bischof, award-winning author of The Lady and the Lionheart--Joanne Bischof
2016-11-23 A debutante eschews convention to investigate the suspicious disappearance of her best friend.With her bobbed hair and plucky attitude, Piper Sail pushes boundaries, but she isn't quite a flapper. Living in 1920s Chicago with her brother and father—a powerful and wealthy attorney—the white teen has enjoyed a life of privilege alongside her best friend, Lydia LeVine, also white and the daughter of an affluent doctor. Lydia suffers from devastating seizures, which her father dismisses until they occur publicly. When Lydia suddenly disappears, Piper, unable to quietly sit by with her hands folded, launches her own investigation. Soon the spirited ingénue finds herself entrenched in a dark web of secrets, speak-easies, and Mafiosi, and everyone—from Lydia's family to their hired help (including a black housekeeper with distressingly stereotyped speech patterns) to Lydia's employer—seems like a prime suspect. Aided by a handsome young detective, Piper plunges herself further into the case, going undercover in an effort to bring Lydia justice, which leads Piper to face some hard truths about her society life. After a somewhat slow and stiff start, readers will be rewarded for their patience as tensions grow and red herrings abound. Morrill has a keen eye for historical details and setting, making Jazz Age Chicago Piper's invisible yet omnipresent sidekick. Here's hoping this won't be the last case for this strong and admirable female sleuth to solve. A mostly well-crafted historical whodunit. (Historical mystery. 12-16)