First published 2025
In the thrilling "Queens of Crime," Marie Benedict takes readers to 1920s New York, where four remarkable women navigate the dangerous world of organized crime. Agatha, Lillian, Rose, and Edna, each with their own unique talents, band together to bring down a ruthless mob boss who has terrorized their city. As they uncover dark secrets and face harrowing risks, these courageous heroines must confront their own fears and loyalties to succeed. Brimming with suspense, this story of female empowerment and justice will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Genres: fiction, historical-fiction, 20th-century, suspense, mystery, crime
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: female-protagonists, found-family
Setting: New York
Period: 1920s
315 pages · Kindle Edition · St. Martin's Press
Content warnings: violence