Victoria Thompson is the Edgar and Agatha award-nominated author of the Gaslight Mysteries--including Murder in the Bowery, Murder in Morningside Heights, Murder on St. Nicholas Avenue, Murder on Amsterdam Avenue, and Murder in Murray Hill--as well as numerous historical novels.
Praise for City of Lies A new, compelling and very different heroine. --New York Times bestselling author Rhys Bowen TANTALIZING. --Catherine Coulter, #1 New York Times bestselling author With vivid character mannerisms, heavy historical influence and just the right amount of romance, Thompson has created an extraordinary foundation for a series. --RT Book Review [A] winning series launch...sprightly romance, clever dialogue, and authentic historical details are a plus. --Publisher's Weekly Sure to delight fans of history and suspense, City of Lies will have readers rooting for its resourceful heroine. --D. E. Ireland, author of the Eliza Doolittle and Henry Higgins Mysteries Fast paced and intriguing. --Nancy Herriman, author of the A Mystery of Old San Francisco series Suspenseful and delightful...A riveting historical page-turner that engaged me at every step. --National bestselling author Edith Maxwell I loved this heroine! Elizabeth is a woman of her time yet timeless in spirit. --Alyssa Maxwell, author of the Gilded Newport Mysteries This is how to start a series! Thompson brings an irresistible heroine onstage, backs her up with a terrific cast of sidekicks and delivers a rattling good plot. --Catriona McPherson, author of the multi-award-winning Dandy Gilver Mysteries Victoria Thompson SHINES...Anne Perry and Caleb Carr fans, rejoice! --Tamar Myers, national bestselling author Completely captivating! Clever, engaging and romantic, this unlikely heroine will have you cheering her courage--and eagerly awaiting her next adventure. Loved it. --Agatha, Anthony and Mary Higgins Clark Award-winning author Hank Phillippi Ryan Victoria Thompson gives us a fresh new series. City of Lies is the real deal...You'll love it. --Elaine Viets, author of Fire and Ashes Strong, smart and savvy, this counterfeit lady is a grifter with a heart of gold, and I look forward to her next adventure! --Ashley Weaver, author of the Amory Ames Mysteries Praise for the Edgar(R) and Agatha award-nominated Gaslight Mysteries: WITH WRITING THIS GOOD, I would recommend not missing a single Thompson tale. --Suspense Magazine REWARDING reading to fans of Rhys Bowen and Cordelia Frances Biddle. --Library Journal GANGS OF NEW YORK, EAT YOUR HEART OUT--this book is the real thing. --Mystery Scene