Carola Dunn, author of the Daisy Dalrymple mystery series, has given me a quote to go on the cover:  "Mercy Allcutt is a delight. I hope she has many more adventures." 

"It is 1926 Los Angeles, where men wear hats and hold doors for ladies, and women worry about the length of their hair and hemlines. Enter 21-year-old Mercedes "Mercy" Louise Allcutt, the daughter of an old-money Boston family living with her sister who is married to a new-money motion picture mogul.

Wanting to get experience so she can write books, Mercy gets a job as secretary to a private detective. Although she is way out of her depth, the engaging and lively Mercy plows right along in a number of sticky situations, finding the missing mother of a street urchin, a kidnapped dog, and a serial killer of beautiful young women. This fun read will appeal to patrons who enjoy 1920s mysteries like Carola Dunn's Daisy Dalrymple and Kerry Greenwood's Phryne Fisher series." JoAnn Vicarel, Library Journal.

"Readers will appreciate this terrific historical mystery that brings to life Southern California in 1926. Ernie is fabulous as he changes from a jaded person trying to rid himself of an aristocratic parasite to worrying how to keep her safe mostly from herself he wonders what to do with the enthusiastic Mercy. However, there is no question that this is the heroine’s tale as she jumps without looking from one escapade to another. Readers of 1920s private detective stories will want to read the fantastic LOST AMONG THE ANGELS." Harriet Klausner

"This gem reminded me of the old Dick Tracy comic strips (that I avidly read as a child), as well as of the black and white PI movies we all recall with glee. The story is set in 1926, Los Angeles. I found myself totally immersed before the first few pages were read. Author Alice Duncan either did a lot of research or she grew up on stories of the era. Each character has his own personality. The characters all dress the parts, all the way down to the bobbed hair style, and speak slang. Don't worry, you won't be lost. This book is headed directly to my "KEEPER" shelf. Highly recommended!" Detra Fitch, Huntress Book Reviews

"LOST AMONG THE ANGELS is smart, funny, and wonderful.   Alice Duncan has a distinctive style, a wonderful wit, and the ability to transport the reader back in time.   In this book we’re revisiting the days of speakeasies, opium dens, and wannabe movie stars waiting to be discovered.   The storyline moves rapidly and is peopled with very likeable protagonists, and well-developed, colorful, secondary characters.   Mercy and Ernie make a great team, and there are hints of a romantic relationship between them in future stories. This cozy mystery has it all -- kidnapping, blackmail, murder, mayhem, stalking (to name a few) -- and is pure delightful entertainment." Betty Cox, NovelTalk

"Engaging, clever, and fun, LOST AMONG THE ANGELS paints a vivid portrait of Los Angeles during the roaring twenties, replete with speakeasies, Chinatown, Hollywood glamour, and plenty of mystery. Mercy Allcutt is a heroine to cheer for, and once readers get a taste of her down-to-earth charm, they will be clamoring for more." Tasha Alexander, author of AND ONLY TO DECEIVE

"Author Alice Duncan has penned a tale worthy of The God Father. LOST AMONG THE ANGELS will delight and take the reader into another time and place. This reviewer really felt as though she were transported. What a wonderful way to spend a couple of hours, back in 1926." Penny, Loves Romances

"Alice Duncan is a very talented author. LOST AMONG THE ANGELS is a fast-paced book. I was turning pages eagerly so I could find out what was happing next. The secondary characters played a big part in the story and made it flow. I laughed and cheered Mercy on to help find Barbara-Ann’s mom. Mercy has spunk and isn’t afraid to get involved in the cases that Ernest was working on. Ernest keeps you smiling with the remarks he makes about Marcy’s upbringing and charm. I am looking forward to reading another book by Ms. Duncan." Moon Tee, Romance Junkies. (5-star review)