Into the Suffering City: A Novel of Baltimore

by Bill LeFurgy Narrated by Caroline Hewitt

Overview

A Baltimore Novel of Suspense

Baltimore, 1909. Sarah Kennecott is a brilliant young doctor who cares deeply about justice for murder victims. She also has a habit of displeasing powerful men and getting into trouble. After getting fired for looking too closely into the killing of a showgirl, she refuses to back down from the investigation.

Sarah forms a promising partnership with Jack Harden, a street-smart private detective struggling with terrible memories. They have much in common: Both defiant. Both independent. Both regarded as a bit unusual. Sarah gathers evidence in gilded mansions and fancy ballrooms. Jack follows leads into Baltimore's seedy underworld, a vitally corrupt realm of saloons, brothels, and burlesque theaters. When Sarah and Jack pull the pieces together, they discover a stunning pair of secrets worth killing to keep.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

• "A thrillingly suspenseful, superbly written historical murder mystery which dives deep into the seamy underbelly of Baltimore." --Indie Review
• "Seamlessly weaves culture, history, and mystery into this novel's surprising twists and complex characters. Clear prose, intricate plotting, and likable leading characters combine to form an engrossing mystery." --Blueink Review Starred Review
• "Balancing complex character quirks, mysterious emotional baggage, surprising buried secrets, and riveting action sequences, Into the Suffering City is a knockout historical thriller." --Self-Publishing Review
• "A multilayered, entertaining mystery that introduces a promising pair of detectives. The author maintains suspense throughout ... [with] seamless integration of vivid details of daily life in 1909, unflinching portrayal of the sexism and racism of the time, and evocation of the era's sounds, smells, and tastes." --Kirkus Reviews
• "Fans of the murder mystery genre will recognize all the elements of a great whodunit - and still won't be able to predict all of the novel's twists and turns. The story is enhanced by the original and authentic leads." --The Booklife Prize

Product Details

BN ID:	2940160067810
Publisher:	High Kicker Books
Publication date:	05/12/2023
Series:	Sarah Kennecott and Jack Harden Mysteries , #1
Edition description:	Unabridged

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