Praise for Death of an Ex "Sharply plotted. poignant. exciting." -Shelf Awareness "A literary, absorbing whodunit encompassing murder, human compassion, and grief." - Library Journal (starred review) "[Vandy Myrick] is an uncommonly well-shaded mystery heroine. Throw in Pitts's knack for scene setting and her sharp observations about race and class, and this series seems poised for a long run." - Publishers Weekly "Pitts works so assiduously to knit Vandy's detective work together with her self-imposed mandate to heal the most vulnerable members of her community that the healing work continues even after Phil's murderer is identified." - Kirkus Reviews "A twisting mystery.
" - Booklist "Pitts has written a novel rich in the many layers of community while delving deeply into the character of Vandy; the balance between the two is perfect. A great choice for a reading group." -First Clue Praise for Trouble in Queenstown " Trouble in Queenstown starts at a simmer, but when Vandy's investigation gets going, it reaches a full boil." - The New York Times Book Review "[Vandy Myrick] is a perfect fit for her new career as a private eye." - The Washington Post "The story flies. Pitts's prose strikes a sophisticated balance between elegance and energy, with a description of Queenstown as a blend of "American Revolutionary severity and antebellum frippery" coming only pages after a cracking bar brawl." - Minneapolis Star-Tribune "Danger, thrills, and intrigue meld in this tale." -Woman's World "[A] promising start of a series.
" -Shelf Awareness "A standout series launch . With an indelible lead and a richly rendered setting, Pitts sets this series up for success. Readers will be eager for the next installment." -Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A darkly atmospheric debut whose heroine just might want to reconsider her decision not to carry a gun next time." -Kirkus Reviews "Vandy is a realistic, tough woman who refuses to quit, and her inner thoughts are fun to read. Although this is a mystery novel, it also deals with grief, race, classism, and family." -Booklist "Intriguing." - Library Journal.