Lost Among the Angels (A Mercy Allcutt Mystery, Book 1) - Alice Duncan

Lost Among the Angels (A Mercy Allcutt Mystery, Book 1)

By Alice Duncan

  • Release Date: 2019-10-08
  • Genre: Cozy Mysteries
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 47 Ratings
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Description

Local Secretary Foils Murderer in Lost Among the Angels, a Historical Cozy Mystery from Alice Duncan

1920s, Los Angeles, CA

Mercy Allcutt is ecstatic to move to California where she knows she’ll learn all about life and–to her Boston blue-blood family's horror--get a JOB; no woman in the Allcutt family has ever actually held a JOB.

Mercy lands employment as secretary to Ernie Templeton, Private Investigator. Mercy’s thrilled, and she’s sure, with time and help, she’ll become an invaluable asset to Ernie’s business.

Ernie doesn't yet share Mercy's sunny optimism, but nothing tests the resolve of a new employee quite like murder.

Publisher Note: Readers who enjoy cozy mysteries in historical settings are sure to appreciate the Mercy Allcutt series set in 1920s Los Angeles, California. No vulgarity or explicit sex for those who appreciate a clean and wholesome read.

"Mercy is a pip. I laughed all through this book and stayed up until 4:00 in the morning to finish it. I was still laughing when I turned out the light. Not a bad way to end one day and start another." ~Patricia Browning

"This gem reminded me of the old Dick Tracy comic strips (that I avidly read as a child), as well as of the black and white PI movies we all recall with glee. The story takes place in 1926, Los Angeles. I found myself immersed in the first few pages. Author Alice Duncan either did a lot of research or grew up on stories of the era. Each character has a unique personality. The characters all dress the parts, all the way down to the bobbed hairstyle, and speak slang. Don't worry; you won't be lost. This book is headed directly to my "KEEPER" shelf. Highly recommended!" ~ Detra Fitch (Huntress Reviews)

"I read Lost Among the Angels in one sitting and found it wonderful and so enjoyable. It is a fast-paced, exciting story and Mercy Allcutt is a terrific sleuth. I can't wait to spend more time with Mercy!" ~ Rob Walker

The Mercy Allcutt Mystery Series
Lost Among the Angels
Angels Flight
Fallen Angels
Angels of Mercy
Thanksgiving Angels
Angels Adrift
Christmas Angels

Reviews

  • “Lost Among the Angels” (A Mercy Allcutt Mystery, Book 1)

    5
    By SoCal ME
    If you are looking for a few hours escape, read about Mercy. What a delightful read.

  • I enjoyed this book very much even if it was

    4
    By btcntrygrl
    A little predictable the characters are very likable and I look forward to reading the next book

  • Excellent book

    5
    By Mongrel2014
    This is a fun and interesting cozy mystery with fabulous characters. I love Mercy and her antics. This book is well-written with plenty of twists to keep me guessing to the end. I am looking forward to the next book in this series. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

  • Excellent start

    5
    By MA2674
    I am a huge fan of the Daisy Gumm mysteries so I was very excited to read this new series by Alice Duncan. While both are historical mysteries set in California in the generally same time period they could not be more different. And that is excellent! Mercy is a transplant to LA from an old monied family in Boston. Longing for a bit of freedom and independence she moves to LA to live with her sister who is married to a movie mogul. She dreams of writing novels but doesn’t have the life experience she can draw on coming from such a sheltered background. She gets a job as a secretary to a PI and shenanigans ensue. Mercy struggles to overcome her oh so proper upbringing and soft hearted nature to better fit in to the more relaxed atmosphere of LA. Ernie Templeton the ex-cop now PI who gives her a job struggles to overcome her naivety and eagerness to be more than just a secretary. Yet working together they are able to solve not only the case he is hired for but so much more. A great beginning to a new series. If you’re a fan of Daisy Gumm you will love Mercy Allcutt! I received this book for free from eBook Discovery. I voluntarily review this book. This is my honest review.

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