PRAISE FOR THE NOVELS OF ALICE DUNCAN

LOST AMONG THE ANGELS

“Lost Among the Angels is an absolute delight. The affectionate antagonism between properly-brought-up Mercy and brash ex-cop Ernie reminds one of old Clark Gable comedies such as It Happened One Night. The appealing main characters are backed up by a strong supporting cast from many walks of life—most of whom are either in the movie business or trying to get there. Alice Duncan has written a first-rate book with Lost Among the Angels.” ~ Verna Suit, Mystery Scene Magazine

ANGELS FLIGHT

“I enjoyed this tale about Miss Allcutt’s adventures in our neighborhood in 1926. The depiction of her and her upbringing remind me of the era of my mother—born in Los Angeles in 1905.

~ John Welborne, President of the Angels Flight Railway Association

FALLEN ANGELS

“As far as Mercy Allcutt is concerned, she doesn’t have anything to lose. When her boss PI Ernie Templeton’s latest client, Mrs. Persephone Chalmers, is murdered, Ernie becomes the LAPD’s prime suspect. Since Mercy had already stuck her nose into several of his other cases—and nearly gotten killed as a result—Ernie warns Mercy to steer clear of the Chalmers investigation or he will fire her. Of course, if the police succeed in pinning the crime on Ernie, Mercy will be out of a job anyway. Setting aside her steno pad, Mercy begins asking questions in the hope of finding out who really murdered Persephone Chalmers, but being a private investigator isn’t quite as easy as Ernie makes it seem. Duncan’s latest nicely executed Mercy Allcutt mystery (Angel’s Flight, 2009) delivers plenty of colorful characters (including a plucky protagonist), a cleverly constructed plot, and just the right dash of dry wit.” ~ John Charles, Booklist

“A young Boston Brahmin finds a fulfilling new life among the private eyes and criminals of Los Angeles. Mercy’s formidable mother is in town to provide some distraction by constantly deploring Mercy’s socialist tendencies, but she soldiers on, oblivious to the real danger she is courting. Mercy’s third appearance combines a nice feeling for life in 1920s Los Angeles with a solid mystery.” ~ Kirkus Reviews