Synopses & Reviews
February, 1940. In San Francisco's Chinatown, fireworks explode as the city celebrates Chinese New Year with a Rice Bowl Party, a three day-and-night carnival designed to raise money and support for China war relief. Miranda Corbie is a 33-year-old private investigator who stumbles upon the fatally shot body of Eddie Takahashi. The Chamber of Commerce wants it covered up. The cops acquiesce. All Miranda wants is justice--whatever it costs. From Chinatown tenements, to a tattered tailor's shop in Little Osaka, to a high-class bordello draped in Southern Gothic, she shakes down the city--her city--seeking the truth. An outstanding series debut.
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"The proposed series kickoff, awash in period flavor, showcases a large and colorful supporting cast....For fans of Hammett and Chandler, she'll hit the sweet spot." Kirkus Reviews
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"Stanley has vividly re-created the atmosphere of the era....Her hard-boiled, strong female sleuth stalks Hammett's San Francisco and does the job with all the panache of Sam Spade." (Starred Review) Booklist
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"Miranda Corbie has the potential to be a great series character....This atmospheric series debut by the author of Nox Dormienda...will appeal to fans of noir historicals." Library Journal
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"True to another time and as spontaneous as right this minute. City of Dragons, with its brittle patter and its broken heart of gold, is a joy to read." San Francisco Chronicle
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"The gritty City of Dragons works as an insightful look at racism and sexism. Stanley never misses a beat." South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Synopsis
February, 1940. In San Francisco's Chinatown, fireworks explode as the city celebrates Chinese New Year with a Rice Bowl Party, a three day-and-night carnival designed to raise money and support for China war relief. Miranda Corbie is a 33-year-old private investigator who stumbles upon the fatally shot body of Eddie Takahashi. The Chamber of Commerce wants it covered up. The cops acquiesce. All Miranda wants is justice — whatever it costs. From Chinatown tenements, to a tattered tailor's shop in Little Osaka, to a high-class bordello draped in Southern Gothic, she shakes down the city — her city — seeking the truth. An outstanding series debut.
Synopsis
In San Francisco's Chinatown, private investigator Miranda Corbie stumbles upon the fatally shot body of Eddie Takahashi. The Chamber of Commerce wants it covered up, and the cops acquiesce. All Miranda wants is justice — whatever it costs.
About the Author
Kelli Stanley is the author of the critically acclaimed Nox Dormienda, which won the Bruce Alexander Award for best historical mystery and was nominated for a Macavity Award. She lives in San Francisco, California.