Lawrence H. Levy books

Lawrence H. Levy is the author of the A Mary Handley Mystery series, historical mysteries set in 1890s Brooklyn.

A Mary Handley Mystery Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Second Street Station 2015 Buy
Second Street Station: A Mary Handley Mystery 2015 N/A
Brooklyn on Fire 2016 Buy
Last Stop in Brooklyn 2018 Buy
Near Prospect Park 2020 Buy

Lawrence H. Levy writes historical mysteries set during the Gilded Age. His A Mary Handley Mystery series takes place in 1890s Brooklyn and follows a young woman working as one of the city’s first female detectives. The books blend real historical events with fictional crime plots, and actual figures from the era make regular appearances.

Levy started the series with Second Street Station in 2015 and continued it through Near Prospect Park in 2020. Each book puts Mary Handley in the middle of a new case while the world around her changes with the times. The writing pays close attention to period details without getting bogged down in them, and the mysteries are well-constructed enough to keep readers guessing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Lawrence H. Levy written?

Lawrence H. Levy has written five books in one series.

What was Lawrence H. Levy's first book?

Lawrence H. Levy’s first book is Second Street Station, published in 2015.

What are Lawrence H. Levy's books about?

Lawrence H. Levy writes historical mysteries set in 1890s Brooklyn and New York City. His A Mary Handley Mystery series follows one of Brooklyn’s first female detectives as she solves crimes during the Gilded Age, mixing fictional plots with real historical events and figures.

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