Title:	The Secret Investigator of Astor Street
	Author:	Stephanie Morrill
	Published:	August 5, 2025, Blink
	No. of Pages:	384
	Cover Price:	$18.98 Hardcover, $12,99 Kindle, $22.04 Audio Book

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In the second installment of The Piper Sail Mysteries, The Secret Investigator of Astor Street , Piper Sail is asked to investigate the suicide of the brother of one of Emma’s friends, Louisa. Louisa proves to be a difficult client, and Piper ha doubts about the stories she tells. However, Piper follows clues and uncovers several interesting things that may prove that Louisa is right. Of course, the Chicago mob is involved, and Piper finds that Louisa’s brother is involved.

This story is upbeat, and Stephanie Morrill does a good job of telling the tale with unexpected scenarios and building suspense. However, this is a cozy and is light and fun. Morrill further develops Piper in this second novel. As a protagonist, readers will find Piper a bit stubborn and snarky, and will like her very much. She is fun, and smart when it comes to investigating. There are also supporting characters who are good and believable, New characters are introduced in this novel who aren’t particularly likeable, but move the story along and become suspects. Piper decides that it was, in fact, a suicide, and Louisa gets angry, throws a tantrum, and fires Piper.

The facts don’t come out until the dénouement at the very end of the novel, and it is a surprise. It is a good ending and a good book that will get readers anticipating subsequent novels in this series. //for those who choose to listen to the audio book, the narrator, Megan Trout, is excellent and makes it fun.

Special thanks to NetGalley for supplying a review copy of this book.