Greer Macallister

The Arctic Fury

When a notorious female illusionist uses a fire ax to saw a man in half in front of policeman Virgil Holt, the subsequent discovery of a dead body leads to an interrogation and an unbelievable, spellbinding story.

A Novel

The Magician's Lie

A new novel from the USA TodayBestselling author of The Magician's Lie "Electrifying...a rollicking nineteenth-century thrill ride." —Amy Stewart, New York Timesbestselling author of Girl Waits with Gun Inspired by the real story of investigator Kate Warne, this spirited novel follows the detective's rise during one of the nation's times of crisis, bringing to life a fiercely independent woman whose forgotten triumphs helped sway the fate of the country. With no money and no husband, Kate Warne finds herself with few choices. The streets of 1856 Chicago offer a desperate widow mostly trouble and ruin—unless that widow has a knack for manipulation and an unusually quick mind. In a bold move that no other woman has tried, Kate convinces the legendary Allan Pinkerton to hire her as a detective. Battling criminals and coworkers alike, Kate immerses herself in the dangerous life of an operative, winning the right to tackle some of the agency's toughest investigations. But is the woman she's becoming—capable of any and all lies, swapping identities like dresses—the true Kate? Or has the real disguise been the good girl she always thought she was?

Girl in Disguise

Includes reading group guide and a conversation with the author.

Woman 99

Thirteenth Husband

"Woman 99 is a gorgeous ode to the power of female courage."--Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network A vivid historical thriller about a young woman whose quest to free her sister from an infamous insane asylum risks her sanity, her safety, and her life. When Charlotte Smith's wealthy parents commit her beloved sister Phoebe to the infamous Goldengrove Asylum, Charlotte knows there's more to the story than madness. She risks everything and follows her sister inside, surrendering her real identity as a privileged young lady of San Francisco society to become a nameless inmate, Woman 99. The longer she stays, the more she realizes that many of the women of Goldengrove aren't insane, merely inconvenient -- and that her search for the truth threatens to dig up secrets that some very powerful people would do anything to keep. Rich in detail, deception, and revelation, Woman 99 honors the fierce women of the past, born into a world that denied them power but underestimated their strength.

"[A] well-paced, evocative, and adventurous historical novel..."—Publishers Weekly, STARRED Review "This is a book in which storylines twist, spiral and come together again in an ending as explosive as a poof of smoke from your chimney...or a top hat." — Oprah.com Water for Elephants meets The Night Circus in The Magician's Lie, a debut novel in which the country's most notorious female illusionist stands accused of her husband's murder - and she has only one night to convince a small-town policeman of her innocence. The Amazing Arden is the most famous female illusionist of her day, renowned for her notorious trick of sawing a man in half on stage. One night in Waterloo, Iowa, with young policeman Virgil Holt watching from the audience, she swaps her trademark saw for a fire ax. Is it a new version of the illusion, or an all-too-real murder? When Arden's husband is found lifeless beneath the stage later that night, the answer seems clear. But when Virgil happens upon the fleeing magician and takes her into custody, she has a very different story to tell. Even handcuffed and alone, Arden is far from powerless-and what she reveals is as unbelievable as it is spellbinding. Over the course of one eerie night, Virgil must decide whether to turn Arden in or set her free... and it will take all he has to see through the smoke and mirrors. "Smart, intricately plotted...a richly imagined thriller." —PEOPLE magazine "This debut novel is historical fiction that blends magic, mystery, and romance."—Boston Globe, Pick of the Week "It's a captivating yarn.... Macallister, like the Amazing Arden, mesmerizes her audience. No sleight of hand is necessary. An ambitious heroine and a captivating tale are all the magic she needs."—Washington Post

Magician’s Lie

Román, inspirovaný skutečností a určený především young adult čtenářkám, vypráví příběh ženy, která v polovině 19. století pracovala jako agentka v proslulé Pinkertonově společnosti. Během bouřlivých let americké občanské války nabízejí ženám ulice Chicaga převážně nebezpečí a zmar - pokud tou ženou není Kate Warnová, první členka Pinkertonovy detektivní kanceláře a zoufalá vdova s mnoha schopnostmi. Kate pracuje na utajených operacích a je schopná proniknout do podsvětí způsoby, o kterých se jejím kolegům ani nesnilo. Střídá jedno přestrojení za druhým. Vystupuje jako svůdkyně, sestra prezidenta Lincolna nebo prodavačka klenotů, podle toho, v jakém prostředí byl trestný čin spáchán a kdo ho má na svědomí. Příběh je inspirován skutečnou postavou Kate Warnové a její prací pro americkou národní detektivní kancelář. Sleduje cestu první ženské detektivky během nejvýznamnějších časů amerického národa v době krize. Přivádí k životu nezávislou ženu, jejíž zapomenuté triumfy pomohly zachránit osud země. Nakladatelská anotace. Kráceno.

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