"Annie" has finally received her first real assignment for the Pinkerton Detective Agency. Trying to follow in her father's footsteps, she's come to Last Chance Ranch to discover the identity of the Phantom, a ruthless criminal who has been robbing banks and causing havoc.
Annie is robbed on her way to the ranch and when the train robbers are caught, she's shocked to see one of them working at the ranch. Thinking he's part of the Phantom's gang, she allows him to think she's in the gang as well, hoping to get information from him. They're both attracted to one another, but Annie wouldn't fall for a criminal, would she?
It's hard to write a complete review for this book because I don't want to give out spoilers. I just have to say that I was impressed with the layers in this book and I actually didn't have the crook figured out before the end. It's been a while since I've read a book and been stumped! This book was also fun, with interactions between many of the characters that made me smile. Aunt Bessie has to be one of the most likable characters in this series.
I really did enjoy this book and would recommend it and the entire series. You don't necessarily have to read them in order, which is always a plus. We have a nice little wrap up to the series and Miss Walker finally makes a decision about what to do regarding her ranch. If you like tea, there's even a recipe in the back for Gunpowder Tea Bread. Good Book!
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