Rose Gallagher's life as a freshly-minted Pinkerton agent ought to be everything she ever wanted, And she's been recruited to an elite unit dedicated to cases of a paranormal nature. This means spending her days alongside the dashing Thomas Wiltshire. When a new case arrives on Rose's doorstep, she jumps at the chance to prove herself. Six delegates have been murdered at a local political convention, and the police have no idea who-- or what-- is responsible. One thing seems clear: The killer's next target is a candidate for New York City mayor, one Theodore Roosevelt. -- adapted from back cover