Grave On Grand Avenue

"A fresh, funny and fascinating mystery. Young bicycle cop Ellie Rush might be the opposite of hardboiled, but she's courageous, clever, and can wind her way through the back streets of L.A. to the best ramen shops. The most original mystery I've encountered in many years--kampai to Naomi Hirahara for a terrific new series."--Sujata Massey, author of The Sleeping Dictionary and the Rei Shimura mystery series

"Highly entertaining ... Readers will want to see more of Ellie, who provides a fresh perspective on L.A.'s rich ethnic mix." --Publishers Weekly

"Scoop this one up! ... Hirahara's new series debut strikes just the right tone, neatly tuned into the twentysomething set. Her multiethnic cast promises a fascinating future for a cozy series tangling with serious topics." --Library Journal

"Hirahara's well-written mystery evokes a light and breezy style, making it a quick and enjoyable read despite the dark subject matter of murder. The author has also done a fantastic job of creating a main character who is both warm and realistic as she tackles a murder investigation close to her heart. This novel is a wonderful read." --Romantic Times (4 stars)

"A heartfelt new crime novel with a likable heroine and a unique, street-level view of Los Angeles. In a genre inundated with angst-ridden cops and eccentric geniuses, LAPD bicycle patrol officer Ellie Rush is a refreshing change--one of the warmest, most realistic characters to hit crime fiction in a long time."--Lee Goldberg, New York Times bestselling coauthor of The Heist

"Delivers seamless writing, interesting characters, the right touch of romance, social commentary... the list goes on."--Sheila Connolly, New York Times bestselling author of the County Cork mystery series

"What a debut! Naomi Hirahara's new series, featuring LAPD rookie Ellie Rush, is a total home run, a crackling mystery featuring a character who has strength, brains, and yards and yards of heart. I love this book!"--Timothy Hallinan, Edgar-nominated author of the Poke Rafferty and Junior Bender mysteries

"Insightful ... Naomi Hirahara delivers the goods."--Gary Phillips, author of Warlord of Willow Ridge

"Brims with authenticity about city politics, ethnic identity, police banter and family dynamics. ... a winner."--Denise Hamilton, author of Damage Control and editor of the Edgar-award winning anthology Los Angeles Noir