Erin Lindsey’s third historical mystery The Silver Shooter follows Rose Gallagher as she tracks a monster and searches for treasure in the wilds of the Dakota Territory.It’s the spring of 1887, and Rose Gallagher is finally coming into her own. She’s the proud owner of a lovely little home near Washington Square, where she lives with her mother and friend Pietro, and she’s making a name for … and she’s making a name for herself as a Pinkerton agent with a specialty in things . . . otherworldly. She and her partner Thomas are working together better than ever, and mostly managing to push aside romantic feelings for one another. Mostly.
Things are almost too good to be true–so Rose is hardly surprised when Theodore Roosevelt descends on them like a storm cloud, hiring them for a mysterious job out west. A series of strange occurrences in the Badlands surrounding his ranch has Roosevelt convinced something supernatural is afoot.
It began with livestock disappearing from the range, their bodies later discovered torn apart by something monstrously powerful. Now people are dying, too. Meanwhile, a successful prospector has gone missing, and rumors about his lost stash of gold have attracted treasure hunters from far and wide – but they keep disappearing, too. To top it all off, this past winter, a mysterious weather phenomenon devastated the land, leaving the locals hungry, broke, and looking for someone to blame.
With tensions mounting and the body count rising, Roosevelt fears a single spark will be all it takes to set the Badlands aflame. It’s up to Rose and Thomas to get to the bottom of it, but they’re against the clock and an unknown enemy, and the west will prove wilder than they could possibly imagine…
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Love this series! The audio versions are awesome! But that sad ending is why I usually wait until much more of a series is published and then binge read through all the relationship ups and downs. Now I’ll have to wait a year before I hear more from Rose. Too long
The Rose Gallagher series is one of my favorites and The Silver Shooter is my favorite thus far! Pinkerton Agents Rose and Thomas are sent to the Dakotas by Teddy Roosevelt to investigate three mysterious happenings near his Ranch, Away from the rules and eyes of New York Society, Rose and Thomas enjoy the freedom and as always get right in the middle of the action. It is a combination of the paranormal, magic and evil but with the help of their friends manage to keep the peace between the ranchers and Lakota while solving the mysteries. Small spoiler – the end of the book was not at all what I was expecting and hope that next book comes quickly! Thank you to #NetGalley for letting me read an advance copy of #TheSilverShooter.
‘It’s the spring of 1887, and Rose Gallagher is finally coming into her own. She’s the proud owner of a lovely little home near Washington Square, where she lives with her mother and friend Pietro, and she’s making a name for herself as a Pinkerton agent with a specialty in things . . . otherworldly. She and her partner Thomas are working together better than ever, and mostly managing to push aside romantic feelings for one another. Mostly.
Things are almost too good to be true—so Rose is hardly surprised when Theodore Roosevelt descends on them like a storm cloud, hiring them for a mysterious job out west. A series of strange occurrences in the Badlands surrounding his ranch has Roosevelt convinced something supernatural is afoot.
It began with livestock disappearing from the range, their bodies later discovered torn apart by something monstrously powerful. Now people are dying, too. Meanwhile, a successful prospector has gone missing, and rumors about his lost stash of gold have attracted treasure hunters from far and wide – but they keep disappearing, too. To top it all off, this past winter, a mysterious weather phenomenon devastated the land, leaving the locals hungry, broke, and looking for someone to blame.
With tensions mounting and the body count rising, Roosevelt fears a single spark will be all it takes to set the Badlands aflame. It’s up to Rose and Thomas to get to the bottom of it, but they’re against the clock and an unknown enemy, and the west will prove wilder than they could possibly imagine…’
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3.5 stars, rounded down to 3 stars.
The Silver Shooter is the third book in Erin Lindsey’s A Rose Gallagher Mystery series and is a historical mystery with a paranormal spin.
Theodore Roosevelt is back for this book and enlisting the paranormal aid of Thomas and Rose again on behalf of the Pinkerton Agency and this time their assignment will take them to the Badlands of the Dakotas.
I really love a historical mystery with paranormal elements, as they seem to be few and far between. Especially finding one that has a good balance of the paranormal, which I have found that this series has done well with so far.
I have adored the first two books in this series, but I found that this one just wasn’t as intuiging as the others. I believe it may have been the pacing as it felt like quite a decent portion of the book was setting up the the conflict. From being recruited to traveling across states and then learning how to navigate their way around in their new surroundings, it just didn’t pull me into the story the way the previous books did. Not to say that there isn’t danger and excitement along the way, because there certainly is and some very big things happen in relations to the plot of the entire series that leave me anxious about how things will go from here. But it felt like the two conflicting mysteries(the ghost and the creature) yo-yoed in and out as the focus of the book’s plot which made it feel less compelling.
It seems to me that the third book in a mystery series often ends up serving as kind of a lull in the series and then everything picks back up for the fourth book. So although I did not enjoy this book as much as I have the first two books and I’m worried with the way things were left between them, I am still looking forward to the next book in the series and am disappointed to have to wait a year to see how things will progress from where they left off.
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I would like to thank NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press, Minotaur Books for sharing an eARC of The Silver Shooter with me. This is my honest review.
The Silver Shooter is the third book in Erin Lindsey’s rip-roaring Rose Gallagher series. You don’t need to read the two previous books in order to enjoy this one, as the story stands alone. However, this series is such a hoot you won’t want to miss a word. Who knew a historical mystery with paranormal elements could be so much fun?
Rose Gallagher was formerly a maid for handsome and urbane Thomas Wiltshire in New York. She is now a Pinkerton agent and Thomas’s partner. They aren’t usual Pinkerton agents, however – they deal in unusual paranormal cases. Rose is finally getting the hang of the work, though she struggles with her feelings for Thomas. Enter Theodore Roosevelt (yes, THAT Theodore Roosevelt); there are weird occurrences happening near his ranch in the Badlands, and Mr. Roosevelt wants them to investigate the seemingly paranormal situation. The city slickers head West and are soon caught up in a frightening investigation. A horrible winter has decimated herds of cattle. There’s a ghost in their hotel, and dangerous men are looking for the deceased man’s hidden treasure. To round it all off, there’s a mysterious creature ripping apart and devouring horses, cattle, and now men. How can these terrifying situations possibly be related to one another? Will they survive long enough to find out?
I have absolutely grown to love the fascinating characters in this series! Rose came from humble beginnings as an Irish maid, but now she’s living in a nice little home with her mother and friend Pietro. She’s also become quite the kickass agent who’s capable of throwing grown men over her shoulder. She has a sarcastic wit that I just adore. Thomas is a wealthy man who can go from a formal ballroom in New York to the Wild West with apparent ease…though most cowboys don’t have nice new jeans and silk shirts. Rose and Thomas seem to be moving closer in their romance; out West they feel free to express their growing relationship. The mystery here is fun and exciting; after all, we have cowboys, outlaws, treasure hunters, Lakota Indians…and let’s not forget the monster! Ms. Lindsey does a fantastic job of weaving historical characters and events into her novels. Once again Teddy Roosevelt and Nikola Tesla make appearances, together with some other genuine western characters. The action had me sitting on the edge of my seat. The ending also had me in tears. I won’t give it away, but I will beg Ms. Lindsey to hurry up and get that next book out. I’ll be on pins and needles impatiently waiting to see how things are resolved!
I received an ARC of this book courtesy of the publisher and NetGalley. I received no compensation for my review, and all thoughts and opinions expressed are entirely my own.
This series has it all – mystery, history and the paranormal with just a touch of romantic tension. It reads fine as a stand alone but, if this is the first one you are reading, make sure to have the previous two lined up for a binge read.
Rose Gallagher is the only child of an Irish immigrant mother and worked as a maid in the home of the posh gentleman, Thomas Wiltshire. (Her mother thinks she is still a maid) They have become investigative partners working for Pinkerton’s special unit that investigates paranormal events and items. Rose is cooling her heels in The Tombs after getting caught trying to retrieve a paranormal piece of rock. Thomas finally manages to spring her and it isn’t long before they are on to their next strange case. Their client is none other than Teddy Roosevelt. He has a big problem – a large number of his cattle have been mysteriously killed on his ranch out in the Badlands. Even the Lakota are spooked by the killings. Time for Rose and Thomas to trade in their familiar world of New York City and the attire that they are accustomed to wearing and off to the Wild West, on a ranch. Rose won’t need her usual dresses and Thomas won’t need a top hat and cane. What they will need is their wits if they are going to get to the bottom of this paranormal case.
This is one of my favorite series, the perfect escape for these trying times. The characters are wonderful with a nice banter and partnership between Rose and Thomas. The mystery itself kept me turning the pages way past my bedtime. I hope the series has a long run, it has a permanent spot on my must be read list.
My thanks to the publisher Minotaur Books and to NetGalley for giving me an advance copy in exchange for my honest review.
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Even though I thoroughly enjoyed book two, I really came for TR this time and certainly wasn’t disappointed.
Rose Gallagher (former Irish maid to) and Thomas Wilshire (wealthy Knickerbocker) are Pinkerton agents in its special branch which only deals with the paranormal. Think of it as an excellent noirish detective yarn starring Steed and Mrs Peel but from New York and in the company of necromancers and witches (among others). TR gives them an assignment out in the Badlands where a horrible winter has been followed by a possibly supernatural creature which is devouring livestock and hunting animals alike and the situation has become dire. Solving the problem is further complicated by the rowdies of the area, the discord between ranchers and the Lakota, a ghost, and a madman. Lots of action (guns) and suspense along with some impossible romantic issues.
I was thoroughly impressed with the extensive research of the area, the times, TR and other notables as detailed in the author’s notes at the end. I absolutely loved it and was compelled to read it in one day.
I requested and received a free ebook copy from St Martin’s Press via NetGalley. Thank you!
PS: I went back and ordered book one.
A fine historical fiction that had me looking up incidents (and yes blowing up Flood Rock is a real thing) to see if they really happened. The characters are interesting and that romantic spark will keep me coming back for future books in the Rose Gallagher series to see what happens between Rose and Thomas.
Thanks to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for an ARC. The opinions expressed are my own.
The Silver Shooter by Erin Lindsey
The Third Rose Gallagher Mystery
Things are going well for Rose Gallagher. She owns her own home where her mother and friend Pietro also live and she’s proud to be a Pinkerton detective. Things don’t stay calm forever, especially where the special branch of the Pinkertons are concerned. Teddy Roosevelt has come in from the Dakota Territory where there’s been trouble. After the worst winter ever, things are tough…made tougher by men being found slaughtered. Thinking something supernatural is to blame Roosevelt has suggested Thomas and Rose investigate. Once in the Badlands the duo are freed from their New York City constraints, but also discover just how wild the Wild West can be!
THE SILVER SHOOTER is a pulse pounding adrenaline fueled read. Tension exists everywhere, from the Dakota locals, the Lakota, and the mysterious creature, to the sparks flowing between Rose and Thomas. Thomas and Rose are out of their element, yet they have the opportunity to reveal their true selves and enjoy freedom and taking liberties with societal expectations.
I love when historical novels add real life characters to the story and Teddy Roosevelt is a perfect addition to the story with his bigger than life personality. The historical accuracy adds such realism that the supernatural element appears eminently natural.
THE SILVER SHOOTER has enough thrills and chills to keep you riveted to the story, eyes glued to the page. It proved an emotional experience with moments of white knuckled reading interspersed with laughs, as well as tears. The ending left me speechless and wondering, not only what Thomas would have said earlier, if he hadn’t allowed Rose to go first, but what will happen next.
FTC Disclosure – The publisher sent me a digital ARC provided through NetGalley, in the hopes I would review it.
THE SILVER SHOOTER by Erin Lindsey is the third book in the Rose Gallagher paranormal historical mystery series and is set in New York and in the Badlands of the Dakotas during 1887. Rose Gallagher and Thomas Wilshire are Pinkerton agents in its special branch which deals with the paranormal. This novel brings in historical figures such as Theodore Roosevelt as well as others and does a nice job of blending fiction and history including a note from the author at the end of the book. In this book, Theodore Roosevelt is Rose and Thomas’ client. He has lost over 65 percent of his cattle on his ranch in the Badlands. Something is leaving bloody carcasses of animals and humans.
Rose and Thomas are a great team that support each other. Their characters are definitely someone you can root for and they both have flaws and virtues that made this reader easily connect with them. Their goals were clear and their motivations were believable even in a story that has a paranormal aspect to it. The stakes were high and there was plenty of action and tension as well as a few romantic moments. Themes include family, class distinctions and prejudices, women’s occupations and attire, murder, assault, and much more.
Overall, I enjoyed this unique, engrossing, appealing, and entertaining story. I definitely want to go back and read the first two books in the series as well as reading her Nicolas Lenoir mystery series and her Bloodbound fantasy trilogy. I recommend this to those that enjoy some paranormal with their historical mysteries.
St. Martin’s Press and Erin Lindsey provided a complimentary digital ARC of this novel via NetGalley. This is my honest review. Opinions are mine alone and are not biased in any way.
This is book three in this series and I think it’s my favorite!
It takes place out west so it has a lot of action and some supernatural aspects. I really like these characters and enjoyed the story. I wasn’t too happy about the ending and I hope there’s a book four.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the early copy