Sarah Booth Delaney is a private investigator operating in 1940s and 50s Baltimore, created by Carolyn Haines. The series blends hard-boiled detective fiction with elements of Southern Gothic and humor, offering a unique perspective through Delaney’s sharp wit and experiences as a Black woman in a racially segregated era. Haines’ work is notable for its richly detailed world-building and compelling, flawed protagonist.

































