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1845. New York City forms its first police force. The great potato famine hits Ireland. These two events will change New York City. Forever. Timothy Wilde's dreams literally incinerate in a fire, he finds himself disfigured, unemployed, and homeless. His older brother obtains Timothy a job in the newly minted NYPD. While making his rounds, Wilde literally runs into a little girl, not more than ten years old, dashing through the dark in her nightshift...covered head to toe in blood.
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"Starred review. Set in 1845 New York City, Faye's knockout first in a new series improves on her impressive debut, Dust and Shadow... Vivid period details, fully formed characters, and a blockbuster of a twisty plot put Faye in a class with Caleb Carr."
Publishers Weekly
"Starred review. The Wilde brothers are a valiantly flawed pair (they commit illegal acts for good reasons) whose adventures dramatically light up this turbulent era. Faye's use of flash, an underground language akin to thieves' cant (British criminal jargon), further enriches this engrossing historical thriller, the first in a new series."
Library Journal
"3 out of 4 stars. A treat for readers obsessed with Manhattan history."
USA Today
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- SeriesTimothy Wilde #1