The Stealth Reporter: Secrets, Scrutiny, and Survival

In the early twentieth century, The New York World's investigativereporter Mae Mason is prepared to break the biggest storyof the new century. The anticipated disclosure draws her intoa dangerous web. Within the ominous world of informants,corrupt politicians and coppers, she pursues the story at greatpersonal risk. Her path takes a perilous turn one morning onthe Third Avenue Elevated line, changing her life. Now, Maehas two essential motivations: breaking the big story andevading deadly danger.Adobe Centori, a New Mexico rancher comes to New York torenew an affair with Mae and support her with his Colt .45. VioletEvalina supports Mae with the pen, not the sword. Emboldenedby these alliances, Mae fights for justice and survival. Setagainst the backdrop of New York's transformation from a 19thcentury city to a 20th century metropolis, The Stealth Reporterpresents a sophisticated and dynamic narrative-one of Cillis'most compelling novels.