To Catch a Thief: Female Pinkerton Agents Nab Their Men in Four Interwoven Novellas

by Carol Cox, DiAnn Mills, Lisa Harris, et al.

Book Overview

In a time when women find career options limited, four Chicago women get the chance of a lifetime - busting a ring of train robbers for the Pinkerton Detective Agency. Working undercover in Windmere... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1586609726
• ISBN13: 9781586609726
• Release Date: December 2003
• Publisher: Barbour Publishing
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.2" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Light-hearted, Charming Tales

In this four story novella, TO CATCH A THIEF, authors Carol Cox, Lisa Harris, DiAnn Mills, and Kathleen Y'Barbo, create a delightful, interwoven tale of romance and mystery. These four female detectives are out to prove they have what it takes to be real-life detectives, but along the way begin to wonder if they'll forever be left to mend seams or mind stores. Then there is that little complication of romance, which springs up to complicate their missions. Will they find the culprits who've been robbing trains? Will they ever convince their male counterparts that they are just as good as any man at their jobs? Can love find its way into their hearts?The third story, SKIRTED CLUES by DiAnn Mills, shows the escapades and misunderstandings between Moment Alexander and Brady Miller - a humorous, enjoyable tale. The interactions between these characters kept me turning pages. All of the tales were light-hearted, charming romances. You'll find TO CATCH A THIEF just what you're looking for. Don't miss it!

To Catch a Thief

If you want to have some fun reading a book, try To Catch a Thief. The anthology follows four lady Pinkerton agents. The foursome sets off together for the uncivilized west. They are there to back up Gus Drummond, the Pinkerton already on the case. Carol Cox begins with Tangled Threads. Ruth Hunnicut, insulted by Gus - who was expect-ing MEN as backup - doesn't waste her time trying to work with the stubborn agent. When Mark Chandler catches her eye, suspicion keep them apart - for awhile. In Rescuing Sydney by Lisa Harris, Sydney has a secret that isolates her from the others. In-vestigating on her own, she uncovers a trail that no one else has seen and follows it straight into danger. When the Windmere Falls pastor John Langston befriends her, she tries to avoid him, and drags him into trouble with her. DiAnn Mills wrote Skirting Clues. All the books are all whimsical, but Skirting may be the funniest. Moment Alexander`s stubbornness gets her into some tight spots, including with the reclu-sive rancher, Brady Miller. No couple could be less suited than a Pinkerton who's never sat a horse and a cowboy who may well need to be arrested. The finale, Victorious, is written by Kathleen Y'Barbo. Lady Victoria shows more talent for making hats than catching thieves. Gus had finally admitted these ladies know what they're doing, except Victoria. But Victoria gets her man, and along the way she gets Gus' love. The Pinkerton ladies bravely make missteps and stay on the case, even when western life and attractive men, try and lead them astray. You'll be ensnared by the courageous, funny ladies in To Catch a Thief. By Mary Connealy a columnist for the Lyons Mirror-Sun, where this review first was published.

Wonderful Read!

The compilation of "To Catch A Thief" was a wonderful mix of mystery and romance. Four Pinkerton ladies show they are every bit a match for their male counterparts. The third book, "Skirted Clues" by DiAnn Mills gave a delightful tale of fears overcome and love triumphing over every hurdle. I highly recommend these lovely books.

Satisfying read!

"Skirted Clues," by DiAnn Mills is the third in a quartet of stories in "To Catch a Thief" from Barbour. The tale of intrepid female Pinkerton detective Moment Alexander continues the saga as she fights off a major fear of horses and the seeming lack of solid clues in finding the bank robbers. She's also fighting unwelcome feelings for gruff Brady Miller, her number one suspect. The story of Moment's pursuit and capture of another of the robbers makes this a chuckle-filled and satisfying section of this imaginative anthology.

To Catch a Thief

When I first heard the term "cozy mystery," I wondered what it meant. This book To Catch a Thief could be the definition of the term. A story of four female Pinkerton agents who were sent to Colorado to help catch a gang of train robbers, the different novellas are skillfully woven together to create a complete and delightful whole. Carol Cox, Lisa Harris, DiAnn Mills, and Kathleen Y'Barbo did a masterful job. The stories are good love stories told against the background of mystery. A thoroughly enjoyable read. I highly recommend it.