This series plunges readers into the gritty underbelly of 19th-century New York, following a young Walt Whitman as he navigates crime and mystery. Combining sharp detective work with poetic observation, the stories explore the darker side of urban life. Each novel offers a compelling blend of historical fiction and thrilling suspense. Discover a unique perspective on the city's secrets through the eyes of a future literary icon.
"Speakers of the Dead is a mystery novel centering around the investigative exploits of a young Walt Whitman, in which the reporter-cum-poet navigates the seedy underbelly of New York City's body-snatching industry in an attempt to exonerate his friend of a wrongful murder charge."-- Provided by publisher