At the turn of the twentieth century, St. Louis, Missouri, was the fourth largest city in the country. For years, it was the westernmost metropolis, known for its manufacturing, beer, railroad hub, music, baseball, World’s Fair, and its romance with the Mississippi. This collection of shocking stories ripped from the headlines of the Gateway City’s seamy past includes tales of cholera epidemics, deadly newspaper-daily duels, ragtime racism, and Spiritualism scuffles. Readers will also meet...

In 1910, Julia Nye has an unconventional job as a typist for the St. Louis City Police, a first for a woman but not as unconventional as her desire to be a detective like her sheriff father. When her father’s friend, a sheriff in Ste. Genevieve County, dies in a suspicious wagon accident, Julia is excited to investigate along with two male reporter friends.But it turns out the sheriff’s death involves bootlegging. And in 1910, the countryside is a patchwork of wet and dry localitie...

In April 1911, July Nye McConnell has enjoyed a delayed honeymoon with her husband, William, who is reporting on the rebuilding of San Francisco five years after the Great Earthquake. As they prepare for the return to St. Louis, William receives a death threat. The pair searches their pasts and William’s immediate reporting for possible enemies. Back in St. Louis, their friend Carl Schroeder begins his own investigation amid complicating circumstances.Then a man high on Julia’s sus...

In 1910, Julia Nye has an unconventional position as a typist for the St. Louis City Police. And one steamy August evening, she goes on an unconventional date, to hear ragtime masters in St. Louis’ seedy, prostitution-laced Mill Creek Valley. When the rag club erupts in flames and a Negro musician is found dead in the alley, Julia realizes she can make a contribution to solving the crimes. The authorities are unlikely to find out anything from the young Negro woman Julia has befriended.

In 1911, Julia Nye works as a typist—and more—for the St. Louis Police Department. She is also lending her efforts and reputation to the local chapter of the Women’s Trade Union League, which is fighting for better working conditions. When a member of the WTUL, one of Julia’s new friends, is murdered, Julia expects to join the police in their investigation.But her boss and mentor, Chief Wright, is out of town, and the newly appointed Chief of Detectives is opposed to new-fangled po...

In 1910, Julia Nye’s job is supposed to be typing for the St. Louis Police Department. But when two factory workers die after being confined in brothels, the police realize that a slaver may have moved from Chicago to St. Louis to escape a sweep of the sex trade in the Windy City. And the most effective way to uncover the operation is to ask Julia to work in a shirtwaist factory. And watch.Working in the factory—and living with two policemen who are working the ruse as well—will st...

In 1911, women workers battle for respect in offices, agencies, and factories-sometimes with lethal results.In 1911, Julia Nye works as a typist-and more-for the St. Louis Police Department. She is also lending her efforts and reputation to the local chapter of the Women's Trade Union League, which is fighting for better working conditions. When a member of the WTUL, one of Julia's new friends, is murdered, Julia expects to join the police in the investigation.But her boss ...

Heaven Will Protest the Working Girl is the third book in the Julia Nye historical mystery series.In 1910, sexual slavery traps immigrant women and country women new to the cities-and now women working in factories.In 1910, Julia Nye's job is supposed to be typing for the St. Louis Police Department. But when two factory workers die after being confined in brothels, the police realize that a slaver may have moved from Chicago to St. Louis to escape...

In 1911, the fastest trip from San Francisco to St. Louis takes four days-every one potentially deadly for two honeymooners.In April 1911, Julia Nye McConnell has enjoyed a delayed honeymoon with her husband, William, who is reporting on the rebuilding of San Francisco five years after the Great Earthquake. As they prepare for the return trip to St. Louis, William receives a death threat. The pair searches their pasts and William's immediate reporting for possible enemies. Back in ...

'Brutal, dark and laced with violence ... Peter James had better watch out, he has a new competitor' DAILY MAIL'A masterfully spun tale . Intense pace, striking characters and a riveting denouement' IRISH INDEPENDENT'Gripping' PETER JAMES'Thoroughly absorbing' ELLY GRIFFITHSHow far would you go?The murder of a promising footballer, son of Brighton's highest-ranking police officer, means Detective Superintendent Jo Howe has a complica...

This collection of enlightening and stimulating articles, written by some of the most important figures in school librarianship, demonstrates how teacher-librarians, classroom teachers, and administrators can work together to create a 21st century school library media program. With topics that emphasize student success, leadership, partnerships, curriculum design, collaborative planning and teaching, literacy, 21st century skills, emerging technologies, and so much more, this compendium br...

A DRUG WAR RAVAGES A CITYAfter losing her sister to an overdose, Chief Superintendent Jo Howe is desperate to tackle the world of drugs that consumes the shadowy backstreets of Brighton. Operation Eradicate is her response but not everyone sees it as a positive development.CORRUPT POWER WIELDED FROM THE SHADOWSFor self-made millionaire Sir Ben Parsons it is a threat to his business - his colossal empire relies on addicts who survive...