"Emily Kimelman is witty and insightful, and writes with a wisdom, care, and diligence beyond her years." -Mark Bowden, best selling author of "Black Hawk Down" The Sydney Rye series of vigilante mysteries feature a strong female lead and her rescue dog, Blue. It is recommended for the 18+ who enjoy some violence, don't mind dirty language, and are up for a dash of sex. Not to mention an awesome, rollicking good mystery with tons of action that will keep you reading late into the night UNLEASHED is the first book in Emily Kimelman's best selling Sydney Rye series of vigilante justice mystery thrillers. When the series begins Sydney Rye is named Joy Humbolt. She does not like people telling her what to do, so it comes as no surprise that she was just fired from her last job. When she buys Charlene Miller's dog-walking business on Manhattan's exclusive upper east side, it seems like the perfect fit: Quiet environment, minimal contact with people. Joy Humbolt is a woman who rather spend her days with dogs than people. But then one of her clients turns up dead, and Charlene disappears. Rumors say Charlene was having an affair with the victim--and of course, everyone assumes Joy must know where she is. Joy begins to look into the crime, first out of curiosity then out of anger when there is another murder and threats start to come her way. When police detective Mulberry is assigned to the case, Joy finds a kindred spirit--cynical and none-too-fond of the human race. As they dig deep into the secrets of Manhattan's elite, they not only get closer to the killer but also to a point of no return. One last murder sends Joy Humbolt hurtling over the edge. Her only chance of survival and revenge is to become Sydney Rye. The Sydney Rye Series UNLEASHED (A Sydney Rye Mystery, # 1) DEATH IN THE DARK (A Sydney Rye Mystery, #2) INSATIABLE (A Sydney Rye Mystery, #3) STRINGS OF GLASS (A Sydney Rye Mystery, #4) THE DEVIL'S BREATH (A Sydney Rye Mystery, #5) INVITING FIRE (A Sydney Rye Mystery, #6)