In its review of this gripping series debut, the Historical Novel Society describes Garnick and Paschal as “two unforgettable characters” who deserve a good run. Of Matthews they say, “Her writing effortlessly combines suspense and humor, leaving the reader eagerly awaiting the next Garnick and Paschal adventure.”
Devil by the Tail, first in a new historical mystery by Jeanne Matthews, introduces the investigative team of Garnick and Paschal, a pair of intrepid survivors with keen eyes for graft and corruption, a determined sense of justice, and no small amount of chemistry.