An Eye for Murder (36 page)

—Laurel Johnson,
Midwest Book Review

“A masterful blend of politics, history, and suspense… sharp humor and vivid language… Ellie is an engaging amateur sleuth.”

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Publishers Weekly
, November 4, 2002

“Ellie is a particularly believable protagonist… she’s a pleasure to spend time with.”

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Reviewing the Evidence

“Libby Fischer Hellmann has indisputably crossed the line into the realm of great crime fiction writers.”

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Crimespree Magazine

THE GEORGIA DAVIS SERIES

“Hellmann brings to life the reality of hazing and bullying among teenage girls in a story with enough twists and turns to keep you reading to the end. Highly recommended.”

—
Library Journal
(starred review)

“Just what’s needed in a mystery… Depth of characterization sets this new entry apart from a crowded field.”

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Kirkus Reviews

“Libby Hellmann can get into the mind of a character, whether the character is a mentally ill man or a teenage girl. PI Georgia Davis, the no-nonsense heart of this tale… finds a darkness I didn’t see coming. This is good stuff, very good stuff.”

—Stuart M. Kaminsky, Grand Master, Mystery Writers of America

“There’s a new no-nonsense female private Detective in town: Georgia Davis, a former cop who is tough and smart enough to give even the legendary V.I. Warshawski a run for her money… Hellmann knows how to distill the essence of a character in a few unadorned but dead-right sentences.”

—Dick Adler,
Chicago Tribune

“Hellmann’s done her homework here and it shows: the writing is assured, the voices authentic, and the understanding both of criminal investigations and relationships among cops, lawyers and prosecutors come to life with great urgency. Davis’ arrival on the mean streets is long overdue.”

—Sara Paretsky, author of the V.I. Warshawski series

SET THE NIGHT ON FIRE

“A tremendous thriller, sweeping but intimate, elegiac but urgent, subtle but intense… this story really does set the night on fire.”

—Lee Child

“Superior… Passion, pain, and protests emerge in vivid detail.”

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Chicago Tribune

“Set the Night on Fire is a compelling story of love, truth and redemption. This will be a break-out novel for this talented writer. Highly recommended.”

—Sheldon Siegel,
New York Times
best-selling author of Perfect Alibi

“A top-rate standalone thriller… A jazzy fusion of past and present, Hellman’s insightful, politically charged whodunit explores a fascinating period in American history.”

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Publishers Weekly

“Top Pick! Electric! A marvelous novel.”

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Romantic Times Book Reviews

A BITTER VEIL

“The Iranian revolution provides the backdrop for this meticulously researched, fast-paced stand-alone …A significant departure from the author's Chicago-based Ellie Foreman and Georgia Davis mystery series, this political thriller will please established fans and newcomers alike.”

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Publishers Weekly

"Hellmann crafts a tragically beautiful story… both subtle and vibrant… never sacrificing the quality of her storytelling. Instead, the message drives the psychological and emotional conflict painting a bleak and heart wrenching tale that will stick with the reader long after they finish the book."

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Crimespree Magazine

“
A Bitter Veil
is so thought-provoking that it especially would be a great title for book clubs to discuss.”

—
BookReporter.com

NICE GIRL DOES NOIR, Vol. 1 and 2

“I don’t usually like to read short stories, but these are terrific! My highest recommendation here.”

—Molly Weston,
Meritorious Mysteries

“[A] great place to get acquainted with Hellmann’s talent… not only universal but has greater depth and emotional value. Aspiring short-story writers would do well to pay attention.”

—Naomi Johnson,
The Drowning Machine

All of Libby’s novels and many of her short stories are available on AUDIO at Audible, Amazon, and iTunes.