VERA KELLY LOST AND FOUND

'The action that makes up the middle of the novel is fun and zippy, imbued with layers of character work and Knecht's sparkling prose. But it's in the quieter, more internal moments that Very Kelly Lost and Found does its most thrilling work. Gay history and bar culture, queer romance, P.I. intrigue, the occult, and 1970s Hollywood are all in the mix in the latest Vera Kelly installment, Knecht proving for the third time over her knack for bending and blending genres'
- Autostraddle 

'Knecht expertly blends elements of both genres while creating an intimate and authentic look at historical queer domesticity. It's the combination of the quiet character work, fast-paced action, and insight into queer relationships of the past that make this book exceptional.'
- Casey, Autostraddle 

'Concludes the trilogy at the highest possible level'
- The New York Times  

'Engaging and often funny... The heart of the novel-Vera's introspections on disappointed family and society's reactions to a same-sex couple-will resonate with many readers'
- G. J. Berger , Historical Novel Society 

'I've anticipated few novels this year with as much excitement as Vera Kelly Lost and Found, the final volume in Rosalie Knecht's nearly note-perfect 1960s-era private detective trilogy. . . . Knecht's writing, crisp and taut, cuts through the landscape with lacerating swiftness'
- Sarah Weinman, The New York Times  

'Knecht's scathing picture of the mental health 'cures' of the 1970s is at once bitterly humorous and horrifying. Filled with well-drawn, quirky characters, the novel captures both the hidden pleasures and not so hidden dangers of a closeted existence. This nuanced portrait of gay life in the aftermath of the Stonewall Riots thoroughly satisfies.'
- Publisher's Weekly  

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'A page-turner '
- JD Glass , The Advocate  

'Brilliant... A delicious mix of taut mystery, family drama, and queer romance.'
- IBOOKS 

'Knecht continues to paint a gritty yet romantic picture in her third Vera novel, now with an added layer of emotional depth and character development. The internal tension is palpable, and the humorous moments offer tremendous relief'
- Booklist (starred review) 

'Excellent... Filled with well-drawn, quirky characters, the novel captures both the hidden pleasures and not so hidden dangers of a closeted existence. This nuanced portrait of gay life in the aftermath of the Stonewall Riots thoroughly satisfies'
- Publishers Weekly (starred review) 

'What's better than a sapphic crime story? Whether it be Killing Eve or Orange is the New Black, lesbians dominate the crime genre with humor and ease. Vera Kelly Lost and Found takes it one step further: we have a lesbian detective on our hands. Nice!'
- AfterEllen 

'Recasts visual and cultural tableaus of the era, with women occupying center stage, saving each other and functioning as heroes. A pulpy detective novel moved by familiar, easy beats, Vera Kelly Lost and Found recasts cozy mysteries through a queer lens'
- Foreword 

'Knecht's lively prose moves easily between Vera's experiences with Max's cold and homophobic family to her memories of being a teenager with a distant and unforgiving mother, effectively creating an atmosphere of danger and uncertainty as Vera and Max work to survive and reunite'
- Kirkus