
heroine, and taps a yet-deeper pulse of 2015 America.

"Why didn't they have splendidly thoughtful and executed books for young adults when I was one myself? Jennifer Latham touches a deep pulse of teenage angst, introduces a grandly original P.I. "A delightful, unique blend of hardboiled detective story and Middle Eastern folklore.The action and suspense, as well as the engaging detective at its core, make this a worthy read."- Booklist "Latham's noir-flavored narrative is a lot of fun."- Publishers Weekly

"Scarlett is tough and fiercely independent.The supernatural mystery is engaging and the Muslim American teenage sleuth will be a welcome addition to YA shelves.An heir apparent to Veronica Mars."- SLJ

* "This whip-smart, determined, black Muslim heroine brings a fresh hard-boiled tone to the field of teen mysteries."- Kirkus Reviews, starred review
