The Alice Roosevelt Mysteries
“A delightful book…The fictionalized Alice is an entertaining creation and one of whom the actual Alice probably would’ve approved.”
—New York Journal of Books
—Publishers Weekly
—Kirkus Reviews
Alice and the Assassin
Book 1
In 1902 New York, Alice Roosevelt, the bright, passionate, and wildly unconventional daughter of President Theodore Roosevelt, is placed under the supervision of Secret Service Agent Joseph St. Clair, ex-cowboy and former Rough Rider. St. Clair quickly learns that half his job is helping Alice roll cigarettes and escorting her to bookies, but matters grow more difficult when Alice takes it upon herself to investigate a recent political killing—the assassination of former president William McKinley. From rough Bowery Bars to the elegant University Club, they track a clever killer, as St. Clair tries to come to terms with his violent past, and Alice tries to come to terms with her growing feelings for her bodyguard.
The Body in the Ballroom
Book 2
Alice Roosevelt, the danger-loving daughter of President Theodore Roosevelt, is delighted when a man no one likes is murdered at a lavish ball she’s attending. She gets to play detective again! An African-American mechanic, a good friend of bodyguard Joseph St. Clair, is the key suspect, and Alice is determined to clear his name. She forms a partnership with an ambitious female reporter—but may regret it as the attractive journalist catches St. Clair’s eye.
All Praise
“Alice and the Assassin is a great debut in a new series for fans of historical mystery. I loved spending time with feisty Alice Roosevelt in her role as a sleuth, and in the company of her sharp young Secret Service Agent, Mr. St. Clair. It’s a delightful read and left me wanting more.”
—Linda Fairstein, NYT bestselling author
“R.J. Koreto gives us a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the Roosevelts in this intriguing whodunit. Alice is a feisty, independent woman of her time, and her bodyguard, Mr. St. Clair, is a perfect foil with his calm demeanor and dry humor. Smooth writing and an eye for detail adds to this captivating mystery.”
—Kate Kingsbury, national bestselling author
“The premise and the depictions of the turn-of-the-century Manhattan melting pot shine, heralding a promising series.”
—Publishers Weekly
“The first daughter’s lively personality, her chemistry with her Secret Service agent, and Koreto’s…detailed knowledge of turn-of-the century New York City make for an entertaining series debut.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“This is a fun start to a new series, with characters that will leave readers hungry for more. Alice Roosevelt…is endearing in her own feisty, irreverent way. Joseph St. Clair…makes an entertaining and sexy cowboy counterpart. Their back‐and‐forth banter is smartly hilarious and…their investigative skills are well‐plotted and well‐paced.”
—RT Book Reviews
“A delightful book…The fictionalized Alice is an entertaining creation and one of whom the actual Alice probably would’ve approved.”
—NY Journal of Books