Reviewed by Lucie
In Murder for the Modern Girl by Kendall Kulper, it’s 1928 Chicago, and Ruby Newhouse, a flapper, mind-reader, and murdress, prowls the streets at night, poisoning the immoral men who prey on vulnerable women. But after a targeted attack against herself and her father–the district attorney–Ruby vows to continue his work in uncovering the gang corruption in the city’s government. This leads her towards Guy Rosewood, a brilliant–and attractive–boy working at the morgue with a few secrets of his own.
However, Ruby’s vigilante justice may put her in more danger than she imagined in this glamourous mystery.
Murder for the Mordern Girl is dripping with atmospheric 20's glamour, both in the fashion and settings. The well-developed characters have powerful voices that plunge you deep into the energetic high-stakes mystery, and the swooning romance adds yet another delightful dimension to the story. This book is an incredible story for all fans of romance and mystery and will not disappoint!