"Irresistible: Suppose you found out - just too late - that your

mother had been a superhero crime fighter. What would you do? Sit

back, take a deep breath, and let Raymond Benson tell you."

-- Lee Child, author of the Reacher thrillers

"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, author of Edge

"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, author of Phantom Evil

"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, author of Dangerous to Know

"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, author of Killing Red and Mourn the Living

"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

"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, New York Times best-selling author of Lethal