Scarlett Undercover

By: Jennifer Latham

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Hardcover | 26 May 2015 | Edition Number 1

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The snark of Veronica Mars meets the intrigue of Dan Brown in this thrilling YA debut -- starring a Muslim American protagonist.

Meet Scarlett, a smart, sarcastic, kick-butt, Muslim American heroine, ready to take on crime in her hometown of Las Almas. When a new case finds the private eye caught up in a centuries-old battle of evil genies and ancient curses, Scarlett discovers that her own family secrets may have more to do with the situation than she thinks -- and that cracking the case could lead to solving her father's murder.

Jennifer Latham delivers a compelling story and a character to remember in this one-of-a-kind debut novel.

About the Author

Formerly a school psychologist and a middle school teacher, Jennifer Latham currently lives with her husband and two daughters in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Scarlett Undercover is her debut novel.

Industry Reviews

* "This whip-smart, determined, black Muslim heroine brings a fresh hard-boiled tone to the field of teen mysteries."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"Scarlett Undercover is a unique mystery, drawing readers into an underworld full of jinn and ancient family secrets. With its capable, relatable heroine, a twisting plot, and a cast of diverse characters, Latham's tale will keep you on your toes, turning pages long into the night."--Ryan Graudin, author of The Walled City
"A delightful, unique blend of hardboiled detective story and Middle Eastern folklore...The action and suspense, as well as the engaging detective at its core, make this a worthy read."--Booklist
"Latham's noir-flavored narrative is a lot of fun."--Publishers Weekly
"One part snarky Veronica Mars in its noir-meets-adolescence setup and one part levelheaded Da Vinci Code with its religious symbolism-tinged quest."--The Horn Book
"Scarlett is tough and fiercely independent...The supernatural mystery is engaging and the Muslim American teenage sleuth will be a welcome addition to YA shelves...An heir apparent to Veronica Mars."--SLJ
"Why didn't they have splendidly thoughtful and executed books for young adults when I was one myself? Jennifer Latham touches a deep pulse of teenage angst, introduces a grandly original P.I. heroine, and taps a yet-deeper pulse of 2015 America. Embracing a unique debut novel."--James Ellroy, bestselling author of L.A. Confidential and Perfidia
"Witty and suspenseful, Scarlett Undercover is an inventive mystery steeped in Islamic tradition, starring a hard-boiled heroine with a heart."--Sheba Karim, author of Skunk Girl

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