Description:
As Lizzie begins looking into a record producer's surprising death, she suspects it may not have been an accident.
Brief description: Skye Alexander is the author of more than fifty fiction and nonfiction books, including four previous novels in the Lizzie Crane mystery series: Never Try to Catch a Falling Knife, What the Walls Know, The Goddess of Shipwrecked Sailors, and Running in the Shadows. Her stories have been published in anthologies internationally, and her work has been translated into fifteen languages. With fellow mystery writers Kate Flora and Susan Oleksiw, she cofounded Level Best Books in 2003. After living in Massachusetts for thirty-one years, she now makes her home in Texas.
Review Quotes:
"When the Blues Come Calling is the newest, and in many ways the best (or at least my favorite so far) in the Lizzie Crane series. This time, jazz singer Lizzie and her combo, The Troubadours, are performing in their hometown of New York City, where they sing and play their music live on the radio and in some of New York's tonier nightclubs. I found myself torn between wanting to devour this book in one sitting and slowing myself down to savor at length a very well-written and enjoyable work of fiction." -- Gregory Stout, author of the Shamus Award-winning Jackson Gamble series
"Lizzie is a likeable heroine, and her character is drawn with depth, particularly with respect to her musicianship and relations with her bandmates. Dialogue is tinged with a pleasing amount of period slang. An enjoyable historical mystery for fans of the flapper era." -- Brodie Curtis, Historical Novel Society
"A delightful mix of mystery, romance, and the Roaring Twenties. In actress and singer Lizzie Crane, Alexander has created a refreshing heroine, whose charm and keen understanding of human nature make her an amateur sleuth to watch. Highly recommended." - Paula Munier, USA Today bestselling author of the Mercy Carr series
"The Golden Age of Mystery is alive and well in Skye Alexander's clever and charming Lizzie Crane novels. Agatha Christie fans: You've found your next great read." - Lori Robbins, author of the On Pointe and Master Class mystery series
"Alexander skillfully captures the milieu of the Roaring Twenties, Prohibition, motorcars, and the Jazz Age. Her characters are realistic, intriguing, and filled with adventure." -- Susan Van Kirk, author of the Art Center Mysteries
"Skye Alexander...vividly recreates the Roarin' 20s through her depiction of the architecture, fashion, literature, and language. She's also created a smart and sassy heroine in Lizzie Crane with a supporting cast that's the 'bee's knees'." - Kevin Kleusner, author of The Killer Sermon and The Killer Speech
"Alexander brings the period to life with a twisting tale of murder and mayhem that will satisfy any fan of historical mystery." - Edith Maxwell, Agatha-winning author of the Quaker Midwife Mysteries
"Alexander's protagonist, Lizzie Crane, is a ball of fire. You'll love her talent, her courage, and her clothes." - Kate Flora, award-winning author of A World of Deceit