She Came Too Late (A Womansleuth Mystery) - Softcover

Wings, Mary

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9780895942432: She Came Too Late (A Womansleuth Mystery)

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ISBN 10: 0895942437 ISBN 13: 9780895942432

Publisher: Crossing Pr, 1987

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In 1987 Mary Wings introduced the character of Emma Victor, and a legend was born. Emma Victor was described by Publishers Weekly as "an interesting and thoroughly likable protagonist" and by Inside Books as "one of the best new detectives around. She's smart and funny and she can sling a one-liner like nobody's business." Wings was hailed as "one of the most exciting authors to find her niche in lesbian mystery writing." She Came Too Late is the first of five sharp-witted and fast-paced books in the Emma Victor series, which counts among its fans, Sandra Scoppettone, Sally Gearhart, and Barbara Wilson. Wisecracking and willful, Emma sets about tracking down a killer as she unearths secrets about high-society Bostonians and a financially failing women's clinic. Discover what legions of fans around the world already know: Emma Victor is a force to be reckoned with, and her creator, Mary Wings, is a talent of gigantic proportions.

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About the Author:

Mary Wings was born in Chicago and now lives in San Francisco. She is the author of four other Emma Victor Mysteries: She Came in a Flash, She Came by the Book, She Came to the Castro, and She Came in Drag. She is also the author of Divine Victim.

Review:

"A wicked combination of wit, political intrigue, and corruption." -- City Limits

"An unorthodox, likable protagonist."

-- Library Journal

"Engaging...a snappy tale with more twists than Lombard Street." -- People

"Hip, witty and fast paced...the cast of characters is outrageous." -- Boston Phoenix

"Intricate description and grin-getting dialogue...strong and appealing lesbian characters." -- Sally Gearheart

"One of the most exciting authors to find her niche in lesbian mystery writing." -- Outlines

"Riveting...written with great skill."

-- Michael Nava

"The psychological tension she creates kept me up late last night." -- Barbara Wilson

"Wings has a saucy, witty way with dialogue and description." -- Elle

"Wings is the true heir to M.F. Beal in her ability to combine suspense and obsession within a highly integrated style of writing." -- Village Voice

"Wonderful writing."

-- Sandra Scoppetone

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