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Adult mystery author Haines's YA debut is a meticulously crafted slow burn. . . . Haines writes gracefully, immersing readers in Iris's perceptive thoughts, suffering, and transformation. Nuanced relationships and a social climate shadowed by ethnic tension and war result in a compelling reflection on a complex era. -- Publishers Weekly <br> <br>. . . the compelling characters, superb setting, and myriad twists and turns will keep readers intrigued till the very end. -- School Library Journal <br> <br> Take a powder, Nancy Drew. 1940s girl sleuth Iris Anderson is on the case. A stylish, slang-filled teen noir that is as entertaining as it is absorbing. -- Kirkus Reviews <br> <br> What makes this such a standout is the cast. Sounding like they're right out of the 1940s (well, a 1940's movie, anyway), the characters, young and old, pop off the pages. Iris, intriguing and infuriating, captures the tension inherent in the teenage years, no matter what the decade. This joint is jumping. -- Booklist , Starred Review<br> <br> Iris' story has considerable crossover appeal, enticing both mystery lovers and historical fiction fans, with a cunningly devised plot and a cast of period-specific characters. . . . -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"""Adult mystery author Haines's YA debut is a meticulously crafted slow burn. . . . Haines writes gracefully, immersing readers in Iris's perceptive thoughts, suffering, and transformation. Nuanced relationships and a social climate shadowed by ethnic tension and war result in a compelling reflection on a complex era."" --Publishers Weekly "". . . the compelling characters, superb setting, and myriad twists and turns will keep readers intrigued till the very end."" --School Library Journal ""Take a powder, Nancy Drew. 1940s girl sleuth Iris Anderson is on the case. A stylish, slang-filled teen noir that is as entertaining as it is absorbing."" --Kirkus Reviews ""What makes this such a standout is the cast. Sounding like they're right out of the 1940s (well, a 1940's movie, anyway), the characters, young and old, pop off the pages. Iris, intriguing and infuriating, captures the tension inherent in the teenage years, no matter what the decade. This joint is jumping."" --Booklist, Starred Review ""Iris' story has considerable crossover appeal, enticing both mystery lovers and historical fiction fans, with a cunningly devised plot and a cast of period-specific characters. . . ."" --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"

Adult mystery author Haines's YA debut is a meticulously crafted slow burn. . . . Haines writes gracefully, immersing readers in Iris's perceptive thoughts, suffering, and transformation. Nuanced relationships and a social climate shadowed by ethnic tension and war result in a compelling reflection on a complex era. -- Publishers Weekly <br>. . . the compelling characters, superb setting, and myriad twists and turns will keep readers intrigued till the very end. -- School Library Journal <br> Take a powder, Nancy Drew. 1940s girl sleuth Iris Anderson is on the case. A stylish, slang-filled teen noir that is as entertaining as it is absorbing. -- Kirkus Reviews <br> What makes this such a standout is the cast. Sounding like they're right out of the 1940s (well, a 1940's movie, anyway), the characters, young and old, pop off the pages. Iris, intriguing and infuriating, captures the tension inherent in the teenage years, no matter what the decade. This joint is jumping. -

Adult mystery author Haines's YA debut is a meticulously crafted slow burn. . . . Haines writes gracefully, immersing readers in Iris's perceptive thoughts, suffering, and transformation. Nuanced relationships and a social climate shadowed by ethnic tension and war result in a compelling reflection on a complex era. --Publishers Weekly. . . the compelling characters, superb setting, and myriad twists and turns will keep readers intrigued till the very end. --School Library Journal Take a powder, Nancy Drew. 1940s girl sleuth Iris Anderson is on the case. A stylish, slang-filled teen noir that is as entertaining as it is absorbing. --Kirkus Reviews What makes this such a standout is the cast. Sounding like they're right out of the 1940s (well, a 1940's movie, anyway), the characters, young and old, pop off the pages. Iris, intriguing and infuriating, captures the tension inherent in the teenage years, no matter what the decade. This joint is jumping. --Booklist, Starred Review Iris' story has considerable crossover appeal, enticing both mystery lovers and historical fiction fans, with a cunningly devised plot and a cast of period-specific characters. . . . --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Adult mystery author Haines's YA debut is a meticulously crafted slow burn. . . . Haines writes gracefully, immersing readers in Iris's perceptive thoughts, suffering, and transformation. Nuanced relationships and a social climate shadowed by ethnic tension and war result in a compelling reflection on a complex era. Publishers Weekly . . . the compelling characters, superb setting, and myriad twists and turns will keep readers intrigued till the very end. School Library Journal Take a powder, Nancy Drew. 1940s girl sleuth Iris Anderson is on the case. A stylish, slang-filled teen noir that is as entertaining as it is absorbing. Kirkus Reviews What makes this such a standout is the cast. Sounding like they're right out of the 1940s (well, a 1940's movie, anyway), the characters, young and old, pop off the pages. Iris, intriguing and infuriating, captures the tension inherent in the teenage years, no matter what the decade. This joint is jumping. Booklist, Starred Review Iris' story has considerable crossover appeal, enticing both mystery lovers and historical fiction fans, with a cunningly devised plot and a cast of period-specific characters. . . . The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Adult mystery author Haines's YA debut is a meticulously crafted slow burn. . . . Haines writes gracefully, immersing readers in Iris's perceptive thoughts, suffering, and transformation. Nuanced relationships and a social climate shadowed by ethnic tension and war result in a compelling reflection on a complex era. -- Publishers Weekly . . . the compelling characters, superb setting, and myriad twists and turns will keep readers intrigued till the very end. -- School Library Journal Take a powder, Nancy Drew. 1940s girl sleuth Iris Anderson is on the case. A stylish, slang-filled teen noir that is as entertaining as it is absorbing. -- Kirkus Reviews What makes this such a standout is the cast. Sounding like they're right out of the 1940s (well, a 1940's movie, anyway), the characters, young and old, pop off the pages. Iris, intriguing and infuriating, captures the tension inherent in the teenage years, no matter what the decade. This joint is jumping. -- Booklist, Starred Review Iris' story has considerable crossover appeal, enticing both mystery lovers and historical fiction fans, with a cunningly devised plot and a cast of period-specific characters. . . . -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

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KATHRYN MILLER HAINES is an actor, mystery writer, and award-winning playwright. She lives in Western Pennsylvania with her husband, son, and their three dogs. The author of the popular Rosie Winter mystery series, The Girl Is Murder is her first novel for young adults.

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