Relative Fortunes was named one of the best August debuts by CrimeReads, a leading online source of reviews and articles concerning all things crime fiction. As the editors write in their introduction, “Breaking into the crime game isn’t easy, but every month, a few brave and talented souls make a go of it.” I’m happy to be deemed brave and talented any day, though luck and perseverance deserve a good part of the credit.
Regardless of whatever ability and opportunity got me here, it’s exciting to see my Roaring Twenties historical mystery rubbing shoulders with four other terrific-sounding novels from new authors and the top publishers of mysteries, thrillers, and suspense fiction.
What does CrimeReads say about Relative Fortunes? “Marlowe Benn’s charming debut of Jazz Age hi-jinks is not to be missed.”
Hi-jinks, yes, and much more too.
Many thanks to CrimeReads for including my novel among such great company. I’m delighted to see Julia Kydd bestowed with such an auspicious honor: one of mystery fiction’s best August debuts. Sweet!
