LYDIA KANG

“A romantic, twisty tale of love, loyalty, and betrayal with a shocking and satisfying sleight of hand ending I never saw coming.”
— Elle Cosimano, USA Today Bestselling Author of Finlay Donovan Is Killing It

Lydia Kang does it again. The Half-Life of Ruby Fielding is riveting. Set in Brooklyn and New York City at the height of World War II, we are dropped into a world where no one can be trusted. The Manhattan Project is in its early stages and the key to winning the war. But who works for who? Not only are loyalties to country challenged, but family loyalties as well. Characters’ motives and desires shift and twist. No one is who they claim to be. And in the middle of it all is the strange, alluring, and enigmatic Ruby Fielding, who may undo them all. A marvelous, complex, and thrilling read.
— Kim Taylor Blakemore, bestselling author of After Alice Fell

“Brimming with gracefully executed twists and turns, The Half-Life of Ruby Fielding is a suspenseful tale encompassing the shrouded early history of the Manhattan Project, set in its namesake city.  Kang’s unforgettable characters, both courageous and sinister, play out their respective parts behind blackout-curtained windows, holding their cards close until the end. Packed with intrigue and secret assignations, this is a triumphant addition to the WWII canon by a masterful author.”
— Paulette Kennedy, author of Parting the Veil

“Opium and Absinthe is a compelling historical fiction that tackles the sensitive subject of opioid addiction in a realistic but compassionate manner. Fans of Kang’s previous work will best appreciate her trademark historical-mystery plot.”
— Booklist Online

“Kang’s whirlwind tour of New York in the Naughty ’90s is worth the price of admission.”
— Publishers Weekly

“An impressively original, inherently fascinating, compulsive page turner of a novel, Lydia Kang knows how to hold her reader’s rapt attention from first page to last.”
— Midwest Book Review

“Opium and Absinthe is a compelling historical fiction that tackles the sensitive subject of opioid addiction in a realistic but compassionate manner.”
— Booklist

“Lydia Kang is one of the great virtuosos of the crime genre—a doctor and author, she splits her writing between historical mysteries, popular history, and young adult scifi. Opium and Absinthe takes place in 1899, where an opium-addicted heiress investigates the mysterious death of her sister by puncture wound, even as the popularity of Bram Stoker’s Dracula soars. Well-researched, grounded in the past, and ultra-relevant to today’s opioid epidemic, this one is not to be missed.”
— CrimeReads

“I love that Kang writes intelligent and spunky women, while plunging me into 1800s/1900s NY, and giving me great mysteries with medical history.”
— Book Riot’s Unusual Suspects

“A classic tale of horror is woven into this original and well-written story exploring drug abuse, the fettered role of women in society, and the void between rich and poor in 19th century New York. Filled with intrigue and surprises right to the end. A great read!”
— Gemma Liviero, author of In A Field of Blue

“Fascinating, funny, thrilling and even a little scary, OPIUM AND ABSINTHE is a rare treat. Wonderfully written, and meticulously researched, OPIUM AND ABSINTHE, is a page-turner that left me wanting more.”
— Eoin Dempsey, author of White Rose, Black Forest

“The characters and the vivid descriptions bring mid-century graveyards to life…Kang places the reader in the midst of Cora’s life.”
— Gumshoe Review

“The Impossible Girl by Lydia Kang is an impossibly good read… The writing is beautiful and lyrical, the atmosphere is haunting and the mystery is engaging. Fans of novels with strong heroines, period pieces and/or murder mysteries will all find something to love in this book.”
— Hypable

“The Impossible Girl was exceptional…this book was an easy five stars. Every detail was perfect.”
— Fictionist Magazine

“A cat-and-mouse story of intrigue featuring a strong-willed female protagonist, The Impossible Girl is captivating through and through. Highly recommended, especially for connoisseurs of historical murder mysteries!” 
— Midwest Book Review

“Kang creates a vividly detailed world with so much atmosphere and intricate pieces, that you find yourself feeling like YOU ARE in 1950’s Manhattan.”
— Fangirlish

“An intriguing blend of history and suspense, A BEAUTIFUL POISON kept me guessing until the very end. Lydia Kang masterfully conjures up the world of early 20th-century New York, and her characters are appealingly complex, making for plenty of satisfying plot twists. Ultimately, this is far more than a murder mystery: it’s a story about friendship, and the intertwined fates of Allene, Jasper and Birdie will stay with you long after you’ve finished reading.” — Elizabeth Blackwell, author of In the Shadow of Lakecrest

“With an erudite cast and mystery as morbid as 1918 New York in the grip of plague, A Beautiful Poison is as intoxicating as its title. Smart, compelling, and deliciously addicting. Kang is a deadly wit.”
— Tosca Lee, NYT Bestselling author of The Progeny and Firstborn

“The perfect blend of mystery, history, and science, Lydia Kang’s A BEAUTIFUL POISON is an entertaining read from beginning to end. A classic whodunnit with a touch of dark humor, Kang’s first adult novel will hopefully not be her last.”
— Jennifer Hillier, author of Creep and Wonderland

“An absolute gem for murder mystery fans, with a perfect period feel and fascinating forensic detail.”
— Lindsay Ashford, author of The Mysterious Death of Ms. Austen and The Woman on the Orient Express

“Full of suspense… jaw-dropping.”
— First for Women

“Lydia Kang… uses her medical background to elegant effect in her historical thriller. She keeps the reader guessing through the final pages and beyond in this most enjoyable tale.”
— Historical Novel Society

“Immersive narrative…and intriguing characters.”
— Lincoln Journal Star