While the City Sleeps

 

Description

Katherine Schneider's workaday life as a dentist in 1913 New York is upended when a patient reveals details of a deadly plot while under the influence of laughing gas. As she is plunged into danger, she seeks help from the dashing Lieutenant Jonathan Birch, a police officer she has long admired from afar.

Jonathan has harbored powerful feelings toward Katherine for years but never acted on them, knowing his dark history is something she could never abide. Now, with her safety on the line, he works alongside her through the nights as they unravel the criminal conspiracy that threatens her. And throughout it all, Jonathan fears what will happen should Katherine ever learn his deepest secrets.

Review

This was another winning book by Elizabeth Camden. Whenever I see her name on a new release, I don't hesitate to pick up the book to enjoy! 

The author picked a very interesting setting for While the City Sleeps. Steeped in fascinating historical details about the "Painless Parker" dentistry, the nightlife of New York city in 1913, and the beginnings of the city's bomb squad - this story was such a treat to read! 

I loved Katherine's spunk and Jonathan's courage. Their relationship unfolds through a wild adventure with a whole lot of danger involving gangs, hitmen, bombs, and...laughing gas (ha!). 

A very enjoyable read, and I can't wait for the next book in this new series!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Bethany House Publishers for a copy of this book to review. All opinions are my own.