Irene Fleming writes a series of mystery novels featuring Emily Daggett Weiss, a struggling young moviemaker of the early twentieth century. Emily is witty, brave, and unlucky in love. Her hats are exquisite.

"The Edge of Ruin by Irene Fleming is a delightful story with an intelligent, intrepid heroine and a fascinating setting."
--Carola Dunn, author of the Daisy Dalrymple mysteries

"A fascinating glimpse into the world of early movies, when the movie making was as dangerous as the stunts they performed. A real cliff-hanger of a tale with a spunky heroine who might have stepped straight from one of those movies."
--Rhys Bowen, author of Her Royal Spyness and the Molly Murphy and Evan Evans series

On March 11 through 14, 2010, Irene will be in Los Angeles at LEFT COAST CRIME.