"Fantaskey does an excellent job of conveying the flavor of the time period, drawing attention to the public s fascination with murderers, bootleggers, and gangsters.Isabel's innocence and intelligence combine to form a complex character full of moxie." Booklist STARRED Review "A not-to-be-missed novel for middle graders looking for a satisfying mystery with a daring female heroine." School Library Journal "Fast-moving, short chapters are narrated by the sassy Isabel, whose speech ("Jeez, what kind of bee was in his bonnet?") captures the flavor of the era." Kirkus ".