About the Book
Book: The Sleuth of Blackfriars Lane
Author: Michelle Griep
Genre: Historical Christian Fiction
Release Date: April, 2024
Wife. Mother. Homemaker. Detective. Kit Forge wears many hats, and if that’s not enough, she’s partnered with her father to open a new detective agency. It’s hard to be all things to all people, but Kit never shies away from the impossible. Despite her hard work and good intentions, some things fall through the cracks.
Namely, her husband.
But Jackson barely notices. He’s too busy putting out his own fires. As the new chief inspector of a busy London station, he must salvage the disaster left behind by the former police chief—an obstacle made all the harder when the superintendent breathes an ultimatum down his neck.
Against her father’s advice, Kit takes on a case involving a missing child, one in which she and Jackson become a little too emotionally involved. . .and end up endangering their own little girl in the process.
Can Kit and Jackson learn that just because they can say yes doesn’t mean they should?
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My Review
5 + Stars!
I have enjoyed following this series. With the new addition to the family dynamics, the stakes are higher as the sleuths determine to rid the London streets of sickening criminals. I feel like I am right there with them in the muck and mire of smelly, dirty dens of vipers.
Once again, the author has captured an era and made the pages of the mystery come to life. Step back and become a sleuth for a while.
Bravo, Michelle!
About the Author
Michelle Griep’s been writing since she first discovered blank wall space and Crayolas. She is the Christy Award-winning author of historical romances: A Tale of Two Hearts, The Captured Bride, The Innkeeper’s Daughter, 12 Days at Bleakly Manor, The Captive Heart, Brentwood’s Ward, A Heart Deceived, and Gallimore, but also leaped the historical fence into the realm of contemporary with the zany romantic mystery Out of the Frying Pan.
More from Michelle
Oh Inspiration…Wherefore Art Thou?
There are several questions I am asked frequently as an author.
“Hey, how much money do you make?”
“Can you help me get my book published?”
“How come it takes you so long to finish a story?”
But probably the most common query is this: what sorts of things inspire you? Now that is a question I can go on and on about! Don’t panic, though. I’ll be brief.
Story ideas come from every place imaginable. I’ve had plot thoughts from watching kids’ movies or even from eavesdropping at a coffee shop (note: beware what you say in public). TV series are also a favorite of mine, so much so that my latest release, The Sleuth of Blackfriars Lane, is loosely based on one of my all-time favorite PBS series.
Have you seen this show? If not, do yourself a favor and ride that pony. If you have, then you know what I’m talking about. Either way, you should know that, the main character, is a detective in Victorian London—a very sassy yet classy lady. And that’s what struck me light a lightning bolt.
This woman is Kit, the heroine in my Blackfriars series, like right there on the big screen.
So, for book III, I decided I’d let ol’ Kit open her own private investigation agency with the help of her father, a recently retired police sergeant. Of course much intrigue and chaos ensues, just like in my all-time favorite PBS series, bringing the Blackfriars series to a satisfying end.
Inspiration honestly comes from anywhere, so next time you’re rubbing elbows with an author, beware. You just might end up as a character in their next book.
Blog Stops
Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions, April 26
Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, April 26
Book Looks by Lisa, April 26
Live. Love. Read., April 27
Vicky Sluiter, April 27
She Lives To Read, April 27
Texas Book-aholic, April 28
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, April 28
All-of-a-kind Mom, April 29
Where Faith and Books Meet, April 29
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, April 30
Sylvan Reads, April 30
Pause for Tales, April 30
Locks, Hooks and Books, May 1
Blogging With Carol, May 1
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, May 2
For Him and My Family, May 2
A Modern Day Fairy Tale, May 2
Betti Mace, May 3
Wishful Endings, May 3
Bizwings Book Blog, May 4
Daysong Reflections, May 4
Gina Holder, Author and Blogger, May 5 (Author Interview)
Kristina Hall, May 5
Tell Tale Book Reviews, May 6
The Lofty Pages, May 6
Cover Lover Book Review, May 7
A Good Book and Cup of Tea, May 7
Blossoms and Blessings, May 7
Holly’s Book Corner, May 8
Back Porch Reads, May 8
Lily’s Corner, May 9
Life of Literature, May 9
Jeanette’s Thoughts, May 9
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Michelle is giving away the grand prize package of a $25 Amazon e-gift card and a print copy of the book!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://promosimple.com/ps/2b146/the-sleuth-of-blackfriars-lane-celebration-tour-giveaway
I liked the review. Sounds like a good read.
I like the blurb. It sounds like a good mystery.
This is a great series.
Thank you so much for sharing. God bless you.
God bless you. Thank you so much for sharing.
I really enjoyed this series!
I love the cover. It sets the stage for the book.
Bravo for the review that lets me know the London streets are as unsafe as ever, if not more so, in the newest Blackfriars Lane adventure. Looking forward to more of Jackson and Kit.
This looks like a brilliant mystery. Thanks for sharing this tour.