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The author takes you back to 1924 and introduces you to a new detective who is beset with PTSD from the Great War, agoraphobia and a need to distance himself from his Boston Brahman family. Though restricted to home, his reputation as someone skilled in ferreting out problems of the troubled, attracts an interesting group of people seeking his assistance. Together with his secretary, Andrew Stone, he is called upon to help solve the mysterious disappearance of a young woman’s acquaintance.
Dual identities, dueling families and duplicitous characters create a mystery of puzzling proportions. Patricia
There were so many things going on at once, even the kitchen staff were somewhat involved. I like the way that Walker, conducted the investigation, never running around willy nilly. It was almost as though they already knew the answers they just wanted verification. I do hope that there is more of Walker and Stone to come. ANITA
I loved this book! It presents a valuable addition to the Nero Wolfe/Rex Stout genre. It was fun to read, developed interesting characters, and gives you a real feel for the NYC of the period. Can't recommend it enough. VIC
Definitely transported me to a totally different time and way of life...lovely!!!
I greatly enjoyed One Went Missing. It is a light and engaging book, with wonderful descriptions of life in the Roaring 1920s in New York City. Ms. Karpin does a great job in describing life in the 1920s, and very nice character development. I greatly enjoyed the character of James Walker and his unique personality quirks. The contrast of the wealthy New York families, the two college girls, and the Mob is quite interesting. After reading this book, I now want to read her first book, and am hoping there is a sequel. CLARE
Enter the world of 1924 in the Jazz Age and meet members of the upper social classes, along with the ruthlessness of bootleggers and criminals.
When two well brought up young ladies decide to escape the confines of their families, they run to New York and enroll in Cooper Union, one to study music and the other architecture.
More to the point, these young ladies Sarah Bradford and Theresa Caldwell are moderns enjoying all that the roaring 20s New York City has to offer…until one is murdered and one went missing.
Enter James Nathaniel Walker of the Boston Walkers, who is still afflicted with PTSD from WW I. Mr. Walker, now living in his own townhouse in Manhattan has garnered a reputation as an astute solver of mysteries. With both girls from prominent families, he becomes embroiled in solving a murder and locating the missing heiress.
I found One Went Missing to be a thoroughly enjoyable trip back to New York’s famed Jazz Age and trust you will as well. Pat