Cuyler Overholt crafts compelling mysteries that delve into the intricacies of human motivation and behavior. Her work, informed by a keen interest in psychology, explores the complex inner lives of her characters. Overholt's debut novel, the first in her mystery series, earned critical acclaim, showcasing her talent for suspense and character development. Readers can expect thoughtfully constructed plots driven by deep psychological insights.
"In early 1900s New York, the formidable crime syndicate known as the Black Hand has been terrorizing the city's Italian community with bombings and kidnappings. When a young Italian girl is found drowned and sexually defiled, Dr. Genevieve Summerford suspects the organization has expanded into forced prostitution, and she won't rest until the trafficking ring is brought to justice"--
"Originally published in 2012 in the United States by Copper Bottom Press"--Title page verso.