![]() ![]() Lesa Holstine, Lesa’s Book Critiques Kelli Stanley is such a master of noir one could swear that she’s Raymond Chandler reincarnated, and Miranda Corbie is the epitome of hardboiled. Will appeal to fans of noir historicals." - Library Journal (starred) "A winner.The noir atmosphere of 1940s San Francisco is brilliantly recreated - terrific. CITY OF SECRETS is Kelli Stanley’s gift to readers who appreciate history, mystery, and truth. knows how to bring the past to life.A joy to read." -Tom Nolan, San Francisco Chronicle "Think Barbara Stanwick meets Myrna Loy, then toss in a hard-boiled crime story worthy of Raymond Chandler. This shows how historical mystery can not only re-create the sights but also the atmosphere of the time" - Romantic Times Top Pick, "Stanley. Impressive.Stanleys hard-boiled, strong female sleuth stalks Hammetts San Francisco and does. Stanley brings 1940s San Francisco to life with her meticulously detailed, hard-boiled novel." - Library Journal, Praise for CITY OF SECRETS: "The historical details shine in this perfectly drawn mystery and Stanley doesn't blink at showing the ugly truths of the time such as race relations, sexism and anti-Semitism. Miranda Corbie is back in this sequel to City of Dragons. ![]() ![]() 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. "The historical details shine in this perfectly drawn mystery. ![]()
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