Molly Murphy Mysteries: In Like Flynn

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Fledgling private investigator Molly Murphy takes on a new assignment that allows her to escape the typhoid epidemic in New York City during the summer of 1902. The opportunity comes from Captain Daniel Sullivan, a New York City police detective and former love interest. Despite her vow to keep him at a distance until he ends his engagement to a socialite, she can't resist the chance for a real detective job. Daniel hires Molly to go undercover at the home of Senator Barney Flynn in Peekskill, New York. Flynn's wife, Theresa, is captivated by the Sorensen Sisters, a pair of spiritualists, and is eager to hold a séance to contact her kidnapped infant son, missing for five years. The police suspect the sisters are frauds, but Theresa remains desperate for answers. As Molly delves into the Flynn household and the mysterious kidnapping, she finds herself racing against time to uncover the truth before it’s too late. This installment is part of a series that has received numerous accolades, including the Agatha Award, the Anthony Award, the Bruce Alexander Historical Award, and the Herodotus Award, highlighting its acclaim within the mystery genre.