Joyce St. Anthony was a police secretary for ten years and more than once envisioned the demise of certain co-workers, but settled on writing as a way to keep herself out of jail. She is the author of the award winning Brewing Trouble mysteries set in Pittsburgh. A native Pittsburgher, she now lives in the beautiful Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania with her husband.
Praise for Death on a Deadline: [An] enjoyable sequel . . . Readers will hope to see a lot more of Irene and friends. -Publishers Weekly A warmhearted tale of a small-town attempt to aid the war effort, complicated by greed, jealousy, and murder. -Kirkus Reviews The writing and the characters are true to the time and place, the dialog is vivid, and the plot is satisfyingly complex. -Historical Novel Society A solid follow-up to the first novel. -Red Carpet Crash Praise for Front Page Murder: Well written, well researched and with a great sense of time and place, this book gives a different slant to WWII. -Rhys Bowen, New York Times bestselling author A strong, take-charge female protagonist and a twisty plot to keep readers guessing. -Annette Dashofy, USA Today bestselling author of the Agatha Award-nominated Zoe Chambers Mystery series A gutsy heroine and a tight, fast moving plot set against the atmospheric backdrop of America's Homefront in WW2. -Tessa Arlen, author of Poppy Redfern and the Fatal Flyers, A Woman of WWII mystery series With wonderful period details and an intriguing plot, this must-read whodunit features a feisty female reporter. -Melissa Amateis, author of The Stranger from Berlin Mystery fans and WWII history buffs will rejoice as Joyce St. Anthony keeps you engaged from page one through the end. A thoroughly entertaining read. -Liz Milliron, author of The Laurel Highlands Mysteries and The Homefront Mysteries Wartime intrigue, small town charm, and a savvy sleuth who's not afraid to take charge, no matter what the men around her think, make this a highly entertaining and exciting series debut! -Alyssa Maxwell, author of the Gilded Newport Mysteries Fans of historical mysteries will love this perfect blend of mystery and history. -Sarah Shaber, author of the Louise Pearlie WWII Mysteries St. Anthony splendidly evokes the era . . . Fans of Jacqueline Winspear will want to see more. -Publishers Weekly A gutsy and likable sleuth . . . replete with historical touches. -Kirkus A thoroughly enjoyable cozy mystery of the 'whodunnit' genre. -Midwest Book Review The characters are marvelous creations . . . assertive and smart. -The Historical Novels Review