Her generosity, friendship, and support during these tough times will always be remembered and appreciated.ĭrive Safe! Never Forget.''City of Dragons' is 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.'-'Library Journal '(starred) 'Impressive.Stanley's hard-boiled, strong female sleuth stalks Hammett's San Francisco and does the job with all the panache of Sam Spade. PS: I would like to publicly thank Kelli Stanley for everything she has done for. And you will learn a bit of world history: anti-semitism in the US, Hitler, eugenics, domestic terrorism, the rise of the Nazi’s in Europe (and in San Francisco), and, most fun for me, learning about the Golden Gate International Exposition and Gayway’s, “Artists and Models”, Billy Rose’s Aquacade, the healing waters in Calistoga (interesting parallel to “The Curse Maker”)…and so much more.ĭamn…here I am back in the real world. You will find yourself immersed in 1940 San Francisco: Market Street, the Ferry Building, Chinatown, the Embarcadero (see picture below of Carol and Kristen there in a happier time), etc. Kelli’s style of writing, again, took me awhile to get used to (curt, gritty), but, once I got into the rhythm (it did take 100 or 150 pages) the book flew by.

My mind was taken away to another time and place where the worries of the real world do not exist. I will tell you that this is an outstanding book. To find out more….you will have to wait until Sept 13th to pick up a copy of the book (or an electronic version) and read it for yourself. I am not saying any more (except that Miranda is still mourning Johnny, Rick is a great friend, she still has the hots for Gonzales, she really needs to give up Chesterfields, she enjoys Old Taylor, carries her Browning, and someone new / old is about to enter her life). Anti-Jewish sentiment has reached San Fransisco and people are dying because of it.įinding herself in an unusual situation, Miranda accepts an offer that allows her to continue her investigation even though she has major concerns about who she is helping. Not an easy task….geeezzz, they should have learned that from the last time!Įurope is in turmoil. Miranda Corbie, private detective, is on the scene.Īfter surviving “City of Dragons”, but, still feeling the effects of her close encounter with death, Miranda finds herself embroiled in another case that the police want to keep quiet, and they try to make sure Miranda is out of the picture. It is opening day of the 1940 Golden Gate International Exposition on Treasure Island, San Francisco. Stabbed with an ice pick, naked, with the word “kike” written in blood on her right breast. Small caveat: You may know that I adore Kelli. “City of Secrets” is an ARC sent to me by Kelli Stanley.

City of Secrets by Kelli Stanley