Shrouded in Thought

By N S Wikarski

Murder, scandal, and the glitter of the Gilded Age collide in this gripping historical mystery series.

GILDED AGE CHICAGO MYSTERIES
In the shadow of the 1893 World's Fair, Chicago is a city of soaring ambitions and deadly secrets. While the elite dwell in marble mansions, a darker world of corruption and crime festers in the back alleys of the metropolis. Follow a compelling female sleuth and a journalist with a sharp eye for detail as they uncover what Chicago's upper crust wants to keep buried. From the glittering ballrooms of the robber barons to the gritty reality of the labor riots, this series explores the high-stakes tension of a city on the brink of a new century. N. S. Wikarski weaves a rich, immersive tapestry of history and suspense that fans of The Alienist and The Devil in the White City won't be able to put down.

Why readers love the Gilded Age Chicago Mysteries:

Authentic Historical Detail: Experience the sights and sounds of 19th-century Chicago, meticulously researched for historical accuracy.Complex Amateur Sleuth: A refreshing, intelligent female protagonist who defies the social norms of the Victorian era.Twisty Plotlines: Layered mysteries filled with red herrings, political intrigue, and high-society scandals.Gaslight Atmosphere: Atmospheric prose that captures the noir essence of turn-of-the-century crime.

Experience the Gilded Age like never before. Grab a book in the series and step into a world where every secret carries a price.

Volume 2 - Shrouded in Thought
For two amateur sleuths, a random drowning becomes intertwined with labor riots, a national railroad strike, a medium who speaks to the dead, a blackmailer, and a murderer intent on covering his tracks by any means necessary.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CSC3WB25
• ISBN13: 9798224326815
• Release Date: January 2024
• Publisher: Northgate Press
• Length: 310 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"