⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4 stars)
Songbird by Gail Meath is a lively blend of mystery, humor, and romance set in the glitzy, dangerous world of 1920s New York. Meet Jax Diamond, a sharp, no-nonsense private eye with a loyal German Shepherd sidekick, Ace, whose bark may be worse than his bite. When a famous playwright dies under suspicious circumstances and a missing manuscript worth a fortune disappears, Jax and Ace are on the case. Enter Laura Graystone, a rising Broadway star who gets pulled into the investigation—and into trouble. Together, the trio races through smoky speakeasies and backroom deals in search of the truth before the killer strikes again. Meath captures the Roaring Twenties with flair, from snappy dialogue and sparkling chemistry to a fast-moving plot full of twists. At just over 200 pages, it’s a quick, entertaining read that doesn’t waste a word. Fans of Boardwalk Empire and The Thin Man will love this jazzy, fun escape into a bygone era.
** Thanks to the author for a complimentary review copy. Opinions are my own.