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Zoe B. Wallbrook is a recently tenured professor whose academic research has appeared in outlets such as the New York Times and The New Yorker. She was selected for mentorship by LA Times bestseller Elizabeth Little, and History Lessons, her first novel, was a runner-up for the Eleanor Taylor Bland Award. Zoe's hobbies include beginning all emails with, ""My sincerest apologies for my slow reply,"" pretending to understand how astrological signs work, and crying at the end of every Call the Midwife episode. She and her husband live with their stalker, a black lab/pittie mix named Sophie.
Praise for History Lessons “Equal parts nerdy and funny, romantic and thrilling, Wallbrook’s debut has introduced a fascinating new sleuth: Daphne Ouverture. Just like her overprotective parents (who may have some secrets of their own), her ride-or-die besties, and the handsome bookseller/ex-detective, I’m ready to follow Daphne anywhere. Bring on her next case!” —Mia P. Manansala, author of the bestselling Tita Rosie’s Kitchen Mystery series “History Lessons is a fun–and funny–academic mystery that deftly takes on tough topics. Zoe B. Wallbrook uses her own college background and love of snark to create a memorable and quirky character in Daphne Ouverture. I can’t wait to spend more time on campus with Daphne, her besties, and above all else, her dad.” —Kellye Garrett, award winning author of Missing White Woman “Daphne Ouverture is a total badass—a smart-as-a-whip faculty member by day, amateur sleuth by night, and exactly the heroine we need right now. Wallbrook winningly tackles everything from racism and harassment in the ivory tower to prison abolitionism—all while crafting a sharp, twisty, deeply enjoyable mystery. I cannot wait for Daphne’s return.” —Halley Sutton, USA Today bestselling author of The Hurricane Blonde “Fresh, fierce, and funny as hell, History Lessons is a pitch-perfect blend of campus mystery and nail-biting suspense. In this confidently crafted debut, Zoe B. Wallbrook has given us an unforgettable amateur sleuth: Professor Daphne Ouverture, whose investigation into a colleague’s murder at her elite university crackles with wit and intelligence. A brilliant start to what promises to be an absolutely outstanding series.” —Elizabeth Little, bestselling author of Dear Daughter “Junior history professor Daphne Ouverture is the perfect academic sleuth. She’s nerdier than a card catalog, with brains and determination in equal measure. Following Daphne as she navigates a twisty murder case that exposes her elite university’s dark underside was exhilarating and heart-pulsing. Sign me up for Daphne’s next case!” —Delia Pitts, author of the Vandy Myrick mysteries “An ode to academic curiosity, in the form of a mystery novel!” —CrimeReads “With sly humor, fascinating historical details, and razor-sharp commentary on race and power in academic spaces, Wallbrook delivers a debut that's as thought-provoking as it is entertaining.” —MomAdvice “Daphne is smart, competent, and kind... A terrific addition to the academic sleuth canon.” —Library Journal, Starred Review “The pleasures of this book are many . . . More Daphne can only make the world a much better place.” —First Clue Reviews “There’s plenty to enjoy about this witty, erudite mystery, including a lovable cast of characters, enlightening historical tidbits from Daphne’s lectures, and a dash of romance.” —Publishers Weekly “Entertaining.” —Foreword Reviews “Funny, touching, and extraordinary.” —Booklist
