Sarah R. Shaber Boeken

Young widow Louise Pearlie becomes embroiled in a perilous game of mafia bosses, Nazi spies and banished royalty in this wartime novel of suspense. It's 1942 in Washington DC. Louise Pearlie is now a chief file clerk at the legendary OSS, the precursor to the CIA, and enjoying being an independent, working woman despite wartime privations. But a casual friendship struck up with Alessa di Luca, a secretive war refugee, sucks Louise into a dangerous game of mafia bosses, Nazi spies, banished royalty and Sicilian aristocracy--placing not only her job, but her life, in jeopardy . . . A Louise Pearlie WWII Mystery - Book II

It's 1942. Louise Pearlie, a young widow, has come to Washington DC to work for the legendary Office of Strategic Services, the precursor to the CIA. When she discovers a document concerning the husband of her college friend Rachel Bloch-a young French Jewish woman she is desperately worried about-Louise realizes she may be able to help Rachel escape from Vichy France. But then a colleague whose help Louise has enlisted is murdered, and she realizes she is on her own, unable to trust anyone . . . A Louise Pearlie WWII Mystery - Book 1

The discovery of an old pickup truck with a skeleton in North Carolina sparks Professor Shaw's investigation into a decades-old murder case. Determined to uncover the truth, he seeks evidence that could exonerate the man who confessed to the crime 40 years earlier. As Shaw delves into the mystery, he confronts the complexities of justice and the impact of unresolved pasts.

Following a reassignment to London, government girl Louise Pearlie journeys across the Atlantic. She is joined by an eclectic group of passengers, including a widow whose husband mysteriously died on the outward voyage three months earlier. After a corpse is found on deck, Louise must race to expose a brutal killer before the ship docks in England.

Washington DC, 1943. Louise Pearlie and a friend are enjoying a quiet drink when a bloodstained body is discovered on the premises. When it turns out there is a link to Louise's top-secret work at the OSS, she is ordered to find out as much as possible about the murder while keeping the connection secret - but the deception takes its toll.

Government Girl Louise Pearlie is asked to review the file usage of a missing analyst from the Office of Strategic Services - the US's wartime intelligence agency - only to learn he'd drowned days before. OSS insists it was an accident, and Louise is sent back to her regular job, but her life soon takes a dangerous turn . . .

This award-winning mystery features a captivating plot that intertwines intriguing characters and a compelling narrative. Set against a backdrop of suspense, it invites readers to unravel a complex web of clues and motives. The story showcases a blend of traditional mystery elements with a fresh perspective, ensuring an engaging experience for fans of the genre. The recognition from Malice Domestic and St. Martin's Press highlights its quality and appeal, marking it as a standout debut in the literary world.

1940s, Washington DC. Government girl Louise Pearlie has a new job: recruiting German prisoners-of-war for a secret mission inside Nazi Germany. It's a big chance for her, but from the outset the mission is beset by complications - including the deaths of two prisoners. Officially, it was suicide, but Louise can't help but have her doubts . . .