—Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW
“From spies to drones and hackers, Jump Cut is a heart-stopping tale of corporate espionage that will have you snapping on your seatbelt. The tangled web of international intrigue is riveting. Hellmann is a renowned master of suspense, and her great talent shows in the story’s many rich characters, the beautifully honed paragraphs, and the sweep of her provocative story. A keeper!”
—Gayle Lynds, New York Times best-selling author of The Assassins
“With spooks, spies, sudden death and double-crosses, Jump Cut hits all the right notes for a top-notch action thriller. Once again Ellie Foreman is a thoroughly likeable real-world heroine, fiercely protective of those she loves, thrown in at the deep end and swimming for her life. Don’t miss it!”
—Zoë Sharp, author of the Charlie Fox series and The Blood Whisperer
“Welcome back Ellie Foreman! Jump Cut rockets to a stunning but thrilling climax… Another winner from the standout Chicago novelist Libby Hellmann.”
—Paul Levine, author of Bum Rap
“After a long hiatus, Hellmann returns to her Chicago-based sleuth with a chilling tale that may be all too close to the truth.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“Hellmann’s writing sparkles…plenty of suspense in this richly detailed thriller, but Hellmann’s characteristic wit and warmth are evident, too.”
—Amy Alessi, Booklist
THE GEORGIA DAVIS SERIES
“Hellmann brings to life the reality of hazing and bullying among teenage girls in a story with enough twists and turns to keep you reading to the end. Highly recommended.”
—Library Journal (starred review)
“Just what’s needed in a mystery… Depth of characterization sets this new entry apart from a crowded field.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“Libby Hellmann can get into the mind of a character, whether the character is a mentally ill man or a teenage girl. PI Georgia Davis, the no-nonsense heart of this tale… finds a darkness I didn’t see coming. This is good stuff, very good stuff.”
—Stuart M. Kaminsky, Grand Master, Mystery Writers of America
“There’s a new no-nonsense female private Detective in town: Georgia Davis, a former cop who is tough and smart enough to give even the legendary V.I. Warshawski a run for her money… Hellmann knows how to distill the essence of a character in a few unadorned but dead-right sentences.”
—Dick Adler, Chicago Tribune
“Hellmann’s done her homework here and it shows: the writing is assured, the voices authentic, and the understanding both of criminal investigations and relationships among cops, lawyers and prosecutors come to life with great urgency. Davis’ arrival on the mean streets is long overdue.”
—Sara Paretsky, author of the V.I. Warshawski series
“Libby Fischer Hellmann has indisputably crossed the line into the realm of great crime fiction writers.”
—Crimespree Magazine
SET THE NIGHT ON FIRE
“A tremendous thriller, sweeping but intimate, elegiac but urgent, subtle but intense… this story really does set the night on fire.”
—Lee Child
“Superior… Passion, pain, and protests emerge in vivid detail.”
—Chicago Tribune
“Set the Night on Fire is a compelling story of love, truth and redemption. This will be a break-out novel for this talented writer. Highly recommended.”
—Sheldon Siegel, New York Times best-selling author of Perfect Alibi
“A top-rate standalone thriller… A jazzy fusion of past and present, Hellmann’s insightful, politically charged whodunit explores a fascinating period in American history.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Top Pick! Electric! A marvelous novel.”
—Romantic Times Book Reviews
A BITTER VEIL
“The Iranian revolution provides the backdrop for this meticulously researched, fast-paced stand-alone… A significant departure from the author’s Chicago-based Ellie Foreman and Georgia Davis mystery series, this political thriller will please established fans and newcomers alike.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Hellmann crafts a tragically beautiful story… both subtle and vibrant… never sacrificing the quality of her storytelling. Instead, the message drives the psychological and emotional conflict painting a bleak and heart wrenching tale that will stick with the reader long after they finish the book.”
—Crimespree Magazine
“A Bitter Veil is so thought-provoking that it especially would be a great title for book clubs to discuss.”
—BookReporter.com
ALSO TRANSLATED INTO GERMAN
HAVANA LOST
“A many-layered adventure…smart writing, done in accomplished style by an author who never talks down to her readers.”
—Mystery Scene Magazine
“A riveting historical thriller… This multigenerational page-turner is packed with intrigue and shocking plot twists.”
—Booklist
“A sprawling tale… the story of the Cuban revolution, as well as the Cuban military efforts in Angola, is fascinating…”
—Publishers Weekly
“Hellmann’s writing has matured considerably since her early novels. Her plotting has become more solid and assured, her characters more realistic, her settings wonderfully described. This is a fine, extremely well told novel.”
—Deadly Pleasures
“Masterfully crafted…Hellmann has a superb gift for the colorful depiction of her characters. I can’t imagine any noir aficionado not enjoying Havana Lost.”
—A Literary Reeder
(Also Translated Into Spanish)
WAR, SPIES AND BOBBY SOX
WS&B was a finalist for Foreword Magazine’s 2017 INDIES Book of the Year Awards in the War/Military Category!
WS&B won the IPPY Silver Medal in the War/Military Category in 2017. IPPY is the Independent Publisher Book Awards.
WS&B was a finalist for the 2017 Chicago Writers Association Book of the Year award (Indie Fiction)
“Libby Fischer Hellman powerfully illustrates what individuals could have faced while living in such perilous times. This is an engaging read with much food for thought.”
—Judi Gigstad, BookReporter
“Fast-reading and well told, the three tales are intriguing, smoothly written and enjoyable.” (5 Stars)
—Theodore Feit, Vine Voice
“Libby Hellman has created the perfect novel traveling back to another time and place.”
—Reviews by Teri
“An entertaining and a thought-provoking read…The author’s passion for the topic also shines throughout the book.”
—Brian Johnson, Public Libraries Online
“Libby Hellmann’s prose is powerful. Every part of her WW II era yarns are methodically researched, taut, twist-filled and colorful with well developed supporting characters. A gripping performance.”
—Charles J. Masters, Gliderman of Neptune, The American D-Day Glider Attack
“Well-crafted and interesting…strong emotion and a sense of threat carry the story along.”
—Historical Novel Society
“Libby Fischer Hellmann is one of the few authors who can surprise me nearly every time I pick up one of her books. Here, the surprise comes in her clear understanding of the World War II homefront, almost as though she had lived it herself.”
—Lelia Taylor, Buried Under Books
NICE GIRL DOES NOIR
“I don’t usually like to read short stories, but these are terrific! My highest recommendation here.”
—Molly Weston, Meritorious Mysteries
“[A] great place to get acquainted with Hellmann’s talent… not only universal but has greater depth and emotional value. Aspiring short-story writers would do well to pay attention.”
—Naomi Johnson, The Drowning Machine
Also in Italian
; All of Libby’s novels and many of her short stories are available as AUDIOBOOKS at Audible, Amazon, iTunes, and other Audiobook distributors.
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