Böcker av Jo Schaffer Layton

"...a fast-paced and exciting murder mystery for teens." -Historical Novel SocietyDarkness descends over St. Louis, a city already rocked by the Great Depression. More and more people are disappearing, and some have turned up dead. A sinister secret society is moving forward with "The Winnowing," a plan designed to erase society's undesirables.After Stanley and Hazel foil the diabolical plans of Charles Chouteau, they become instant celebrities. Hazel is thrust into the role of debutante, and risks losing herself, while Stanley must deal with the horrific tragedy of his best friend's death.Threatened by the unseen forces of the Veiled Prophet, and their lives spiraling out of control, Stanley and Hazel's relationship is tested, possibly beyond repair.As bodies pile up and people become more desperate, the divide between rich and poor grows ever wider, threatening to tear their worlds apart.The pair must find their way back together if there is any hope of saving their relationship... or the future of humanity.

". . .spooky thrills, snappy dialogue, and rich historical detail. It makes for a swell read and one that fans ofLibba Bray's Diviners won't want to put down!" As the Great Depression grips St. Louis, Stanley, an orphaned newsie, lives in a poor part of town hit especially hard by the economic downturn. Hazel, a restless debutante-in-waiting, has begun to question her posh lifestyle in the midst of the suffering she sees around her.One night, Hazel sneaks out against her father's wishes, and her path collides with Stanley's when they discover the body of a murdered girl. Their very different realities inform how they react, but together, they will piece together the clues and bring those responsible to justice.Becoming involved with each other and digging into the secrets behind the murder earns them some powerful enemies, including a secret group organizing "The Winnowing," a plan to take over the city and rid society of those they deem undesirable.As Stanley and Hazel's forbidden feelings for one another grow, their investigation turns deadly. Now, it is up to Stanley and his gang of street kids to stop Hazel from becoming the next victim.