"If the Black Stiletto series is under your radar, there's something wrong with your radar. This is a five-book sequence of the highest quality, full of thrills and suspense, and fun and humanity too.”

—Lee Child, New York Times best-selling author of Personal: A Jack Reacher Novel

“…Benson captures the style of a young woman’s diary and moves with ease between time periods…nonstop action. Prime escapism.”

—Booklist

"a mashup of the work of Gloria Steinem, Ian Fleming, and Mario Puzo, all under the editorship of Stan Lee."

—Library Journal

"The Black Stiletto is page turning suspense with well-defined characters and good vigilante escapism."

—The Midwest Book Review

“A thriller that brilliantly succeeds at that most difficult of authorial endeavors: blending the past and the present into a single compelling story. Filled with cutting-edge suspense, wry humor and heart-wrenching warmth, not to mention great period detail, Black Stiletto will grab you instantly and simply not let go until the final page—no, make that the final sentence.”

—Jeffery Deaver, New York Times best-selling author of The Skin Collector

“It’s action! It’s adventure! It appeals to women—and to men! It’s faster than a speeding bullet, and a truly terrific read. Don’t miss it!”

—Heather Graham, New York Times best-selling author of The Cursed

“Judy is a fantastic character, and Benson absolutely nails the way women write in their diaries. I think this sort of strong woman (particularly one in a time period where we don’t think of women having much independence) will be enormously appealing to female readers. The action is great, and Benson writes in a voice that’s accessible and engaging.”

—Tasha Alexander, New York Times best-selling author of The Counterfeit Heiress

“Judy is a complex character. She reminded me a bit of a female version of The Shadow. Most crime authors who write period pieces set in the 50s or 60s struggle at times for authenticity—The Black Stiletto does not have that problem.”

—Henry Perez, best selling author of Killing Red and Mourn the Living

"Benson has created one of the most original heroines I’ve read in a long time. Adventure and suspense made this book a rollicking good read. But the story is about much more than simply the evolution and escapades of The Black Stiletto. It’s about relationships and just how well we know—or not—even the people we love most."

—Sandra Brown, author of Above and Beyond

“The Black Stiletto is a wonderfully stylish (and addictively page-turning) return to the days of yesteryear. Full of action, full of suspense, and brimming with originality, this sleek and charming adventure will win your heart."

—Hank Phillippi Ryan, Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity-winning author of The Wrong Girl

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