Viviana Valentine Goes Up the River

Praise

Praise for Viviana Valentine Goes Up the River:
“Clever and witty . . . [With] some of the snappiest narration and dialogue in modern whodunits.”
—Bookpage

“An outstanding example of an intricate simmering plot that turns into a full rolling boil—and readers won’t be disappointed.”
—Wonder Women Sixty

“Emily Edwards stuns with Vivana Valentine Goes Up The River. Viv continues to be marvellously charming, and the second installment in the Girl Friday mysteries brings intrigue and new interesting characters. 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 and Harlem Sunset

“[A] captivating historical mystery series.”
—Gumshoe Reviews

“A solid, fun follow-up to the first novel.”
—Red Carpet Crash

“Readers cannot help but love this series.”
—Cozy Mystery Book Reviews

Praise for Viviana Valentine Gets Her Man:
“[A] sprightly debut . . . Edwards writes with flair.”
—The New York Times

“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 . . . A pleasure to read.”
—Historical Novel Society

“It’s the steamy NYC summer of 1950, and Viviana’s boss is awol, there are unpaid bills, a tricky case, and an unconscious galoot on the office floor. She steps over the broken glass, touches up her lipstick and gets to work. A delightful PI romp that takes you back to when men were men, and girls wore strappy espadrilles and the perfect sundress and didn’t take crap from anyone. Viviana Valentine is a keeper. Can’t wait to read the next one in the series!”
—Iona Whishaw, award-winning and bestselling author of the Lane Winslow series

“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