KAREN LEE STREET
Praise for the Third Book in the Poe and Dupin Mystery Trilogy
Street fulfills the promise of the tantalizing opening with a twisty and nail-biting plot…(Publishers Weekly ⭐️ starred review)
"Superlative historical mystery, capturing the tone of the time and Poe's lasting literary legacy." (Booklist, ⭐️starred review)
"Suspense, unease, darkness, violence and treachery one would expect from Poe himself. Not only a good read, but also incredibly poignant as well." (Crime Review)
"Evokes Poe’s unique sensibility through passages of inspired prose, in a narrative that preserves the spooky penumbra surrounding Poe’s enduring legend.”
(“Mysteries: Masters of the Form”: The Wall Street Journal)
“A brilliant historical whodunit. Empire of the Dead is everything a reader of traditional mysteries or an admirer of Edgar Allan Poe could possibly want.” (Mystery Scene )
"Cleverly pairs Poe with his fictional creation, the Chevalier C. Auguste Dupin..." (Publishers Weekly)
A gripping read and a worthy homage to Poe’s genius.” (Historical Novel Society)
“A skillful melding of historical detail and fiction, rife with Poe-like style, imagery and plot elements." (Library Journal, ⭐️starred review)
“ Street’s excellent sequel to 2016’s Edgar Allan Poe and the London Monster..." (Publishers Weekly, ⭐️starred review)
"Come for the mystery, stay for Street’s fantastic characters, gorgeous writing, and oodles of atmosphere. This is an utterly delightful treat that’s not to be missed." (Criminal Element)
