Troy Soos crafts compelling historical mysteries that transport readers to meticulously recreated past eras. His narratives are characterized by a rich sense of atmosphere and a deep engagement with the specific historical contexts he explores. Soos adeptly blends the suspense of detective fiction with insightful details of bygone times, drawing readers into immersive and engaging plots. His work offers a unique window into history, seen through the lens of intriguing suspense and well-developed characters.
In 1895 Brooklyn, during the worst winter in years, a trolley workers' strike leads to the murder of a police officer, and Marshall Webb, a reporter for Harper's Weekly, teams up with a detective and a social reformer to find the truth and expose a tangled mess of corruption that could destroy the city. Original.