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“A top-rate standalone thriller… A jazzy fusion of past and present, Hellmann’s insightful, politically charged whodunit explores a fascinating period in American history.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Top Pick! Electric! A marvelous novel.”
—Romantic Times Book Reviews
A BITTER VEIL
“The Iranian revolution provides the backdrop for this meticulously researched, fast-paced standalone …A significant departure from the author’s Chicago-based Ellie Foreman and Georgia Davis mystery series, this political thriller will please established fans and newcomers alike.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Hellmann crafts a tragically beautiful story… both subtle and vibrant… never sacrificing the quality of her storytelling. Instead, the message drives the psychological and emotional conflict painting a bleak and heart wrenching tale that will stick with the reader long after they finish the book.”
—Crimespree Magazine
“A Bitter Veil is so thought-provoking that it especially would be a great title for book clubs to discuss.”
—BookReporter.com
HAVANA LOST
“A many-layered adventure…smart writing, done in accomplished style by an author who never talks down to her readers.”
—Mystery Scene Magazine
“A riveting historical thriller… This multigenerational page-turner is packed with intrigue and shocking plot twists.”
—Booklist
“A sprawling tale… the story of the Cuban revolution, as well as the Cuban military efforts in Angola, is fascinating…”
—Publishers Weekly
“Hellmann’s writing has matured considerably since her early novels. Her plotting has become more solid and assured, her characters more realistic, her settings wonderfully described. This is a fine, extremely well told novel.”
—Deadly Pleasures
“Masterfully crafted…Hellmann has a superb gift for the colorful depiction of her characters. I can’t imagine any noir aficionado not enjoying Havana Lost.”
—A Literary Reeder
(Also In Spanish)
NICE GIRL DOES NOIR
“I don’t usually like to read short stories, but these are terrific! My highest recommendation here.”
—Molly Weston, Meritorious Mysteries
“[A] great place to get acquainted with Hellmann’s talent… not only universal but has greater depth and emotional value. Aspiring short-story writers would do well to pay attention.”
—Naomi Johnson, The Drowning Machine
(Also in Italian)
All of Libby’s novels and many of her short stories are available on AUDIO at Audible, Amazon, and iTunes.