“Attractive characters, a finely tuned plot, and fascinating snippets of California history distinguish this outing. Who could ask for more?”—Publishers Weekly on The Stolen Gold Affair

Praise for the Carpenter and Quincannon Series:

“…there’s more than enough to satisfy readers looking for a fast, fun escape from their daily cares.”—Publishers Weekly on The Flimflam Affair

“This fast-moving novel offers plenty of fun.”—Publishers Weekly on The Bags of Tricks Affair

“Four stars. The plotting is great fun.”—Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine on The Plague of Thieves Affair

“Those who enjoy historical mysteries are in for a particular treat with this delightful new series featuring two intrepid detectives who solve their cases using different but equally effective methods.” —Booklist on The Bughouse Affair

“Readers will enjoy the historical details as they ponder the cases and wonder about the Carpenter-Quincannon relationship.”—Booklist on The Body Snatchers Affair

“Historical mystery readers will enjoy this well-researched story from a pair of always reliable genre veterans.”—Booklist on The Spook Lights Affair

“A doubly impossible crime only adds to the enjoyable plot”—Publishers Weekly on The Bughouse Affair

“An intriguing mystery.”—Publishers Weekly on The Spook Lights Affair