{Book Review} "The Red Queen Dies" by Frankie Y. Bailey

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Book Description:

Frankie Bailey introduces readers to a fabulous new protagonist and an Alice in Wonderland-infused crime in this stunning mystery, which kicks off an exciting new series set in the near future.

The year is 2019, and a drug used to treat soldiers for post-traumatic stress disorder, nicknamed "Lullaby," has hit the streets. Swallowing a little pill erases traumatic memories, but what happens to a criminal trial when the star witness takes a pill and can't remember the crime? When two women are murdered in quick succession, biracial police detective Hannah McCabe is charged with solving the case. In spite of the advanced technology, including a city-wide surveillance program, a third woman is soon killed, and the police begin to suspect that a serial killer is on the loose. But the third victim, a Broadway actress known as “The Red Queen,” doesn’t fit the pattern set by the first two murders.

About the Author:

FRANKIE Y. BAILEY is an associate professor in the School of Criminal Justice, University at Albany (SUNY). Bailey is the author of mysteries as well as non-fiction titles that explore the intersections of crime, history, and popular culture. Bailey is a Macavity Award-winner and has been nominated for Edgar, Anthony, and Agatha awards. Ms. Bailey is active in several writers’ organizations and has served as vice president of Mystery Writers of America and a president of Sisters in Crime.

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Review:

The author pens "The Red Queen Dies" a futuristic, murder, mystery story in a different type of tone than I'm used to. I found the book to be interesting, well written with engaging characters and plenty of twists and turns. I loved the way the author incorporated history and childhood stories within the plot and would recommend this to all murder mystery fans.

I give "The Red Queen Dies" a 4 star rating.