Viviana Valentine and the Ticking Clock

Praise

Praise for Viviana Valentine and the Ticking Clock:
“Sparkling . . . Cracking dialogue, well-drawn characters, and vivid evocations of mid-century Manhattan. Fans of Ashley Weaver and Mariah Fredericks should check this series out.”
—Publishers Weekly

“The sharpness and warmth of Viv’s lively patter and the evocation of postwar New York will stick with you.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“With characters as diverse as the New York City setting . . . Readers will have no problem jumping right in.”
—Library Journal

“Period-perfect dialogue and snappy humor.”
—Bookpage

“Deftly scripted and highly recommended.”
—Midwest Book Review

“A fun read with a narrative driven, plot twisting, and inherently fascinating mystery that plays fair with the reader.”
—Midwest Book Review, audiobook review

“A series I want to continue for a long time to come.”
—Kings River Life

“This is the third book in the series, and it keeps getting better.”
—Red Carpet Crash

“Edwards knows how to whisk readers away to New York City in the 1950’s with ease.”
—Cozy Mystery Book Reviews

“Delicious details abound.”
—Historical Novels Review

Praise for The Girl Friday Mysteries:
“[A] sprightly debut . . . Edwards writes with flair.”
—The New York Times

“Viviana Valentine is a keeper.”
—Iona Whishaw, award-winning and bestselling author of the Lane Winslow series

“Emily Edwards stuns with Vivana Valentine Goes Up The River . . . Edwards once again flaunts her expert research skills, making the ’50’s vibrant and alive. On the whole, Up The River is a gorgeous mystery that will leave readers wanting more.”
—Nekesa Afia, author of Dead Dead Girls

“Edwards’ clever, highly enjoyable debut is a love letter to the old-school private eye, starring a street-smart secretary who finds herself suddenly tasked with solving the cases of New York’s rich and famous. With a stellar cast of supporting characters and a 1950s setting that drips with life, Viviana Valentine Gets Her Man unfolds a fun, twisty mystery before sticking the landing for a satisfying final reveal. This firecracker of a series opener will leave readers ready for more Viv!”
—Allison Epstein, author of A Tip for the Hangman

“A snappy valentine to a bygone era . . . [with] a raft of twists and complications.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“A solid debut . . . For fans of hardboiled PIs with hearts of gold.”
—Library Journal

“Edwards nails the tone, with dialogue and milieu evocative of classic noir.”
—Bookpage

“[An] old-fashioned New York gumshoe detective novel, but brought up to date and given a very feminine spin.”
—Historical Novel Society