Praise for I’d Rather Be in Philadelphia

“This new case for schoolteacher Amanda Pepper sparkles with wit on every page and may be the most amusing mystery of the summer… Roberts generates more witty one-liners and pithy social commentary than many authors achieve in a lifetime of trying, as well as a respectable number of deliciously loony secondary characters.”

—The Denver Post

“Here’s the Dorothy Parker of mystery writers, laughing even when—especially when—it hurts, and giving more wit per page than most writers give per book.”

—Nancy Pickard

“Chilling and warm, heartbreaking and sidesplitting. From the unfolding of its intriguing premise, it shines with the narrator’s sensitivity, charm, and intelligence. The author has worked a rare and satisfying magic that makes us think and makes us laugh. Gillian Roberts is a mystery reader’s dream come true.”

—Lia Matera

“Roberts has mixed us a light and tasty mystery, garnished with a message of social and moral significance that will leave readers gently stirred, but not shaken.”

—Mostly Murder

“A tightly plotted, constantly spry series…I’d Rather Be in Philadelphia moves along at a brisk clip.”

—The Philadelphia Inquirer

“Witty and humorous… Fast paced…. The author handles a serious subject with compassion and intelligence, creating a successful blend of a murder mystery, tragedy, and humor.”

—The Journal (IL)

“Amusing and entertaining, this is a nice addition to the earlier books in this series. Roberts keeps it light and spins a complicated but plausible tale. She also makes some tellingly chilling observations on domestic violence and abused women…. This book is a good candidate for a cold day and a cozy fire. Let’s hope Amanda has further adventures in the city of Brotherly Love.”

—The Louisville Courier-Journal

“Roberts’ prose is wry and witty, and the likably nosy Amanda is a gem of a heroine.”

—The Baltimore Sun

“Entirely plausible and terrifying.”

—Philadelphia Daily News