30 Days Hath September

Wolf's Tales #1

by Jamie Scarratt

In 1927, Red Wolverton, Boston's only female private investigator, has a penchant for men's clothing and female lovers.Evadne Davenport, a well-educated, wealthy, and widowed socialite has a desire for adventure and intrigue and would like nothing more than the chance to send her mother-in-law into a screaming apoplectic fit. To that end, Evadne is determined to become Red's secretary.Red hires Evadne, but the new secretary doesn't last a full day. Then a ghastly murder prompts Red to pursue a destructive course for vengeance. Danger escalates, and Red and Evadne find themselves reunited, joining forces to cope with violence, deceit, and death.Their friendship grows and deepens, but so does the evil they're faced with. Will their burgeoning relationship survive? Will they prevail over the dark forces that threaten their very lives, or will an ancient force be unleashed to change their world forever?

Genres: Lesbian

230 pages, Paperback

First published November 3, 2010

About the author

Jamie lives on the edge of the rugged beauty of the Peak District with her American Civil Partner, Mary Ann and their four cats.

Brought up in rural South Warwickshire, Jamie gained a degree in Architectural Studies at Sheffield University and then stayed. After drifting into software design and development some fifteen years ago, she still hasn't escaped. While she works with the technology of the present, what interests her is the past. After years as a re-enactor and living historian, she is now studying archaeology part-time. A keen reader, writing is a recent development, drawing on her favourite genres of historical and speculative fiction.

Jamie is the author of the ongoing 'Wolf's Tales' series:
Book I: 30 Days Hath September
Book II: Return of the Raven

Reviews

[Tina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent. Good characters, good mystery, good setting. Somewhat unpleasant at times, but due mostly to the prevalent nature of the country and time.