Murder by Memory

“Waite perfectly blends futuristic technology and cozy mystery with lush descriptions and a twisty plot that delivers at every turn. Readers will be eager to hear more from Dorothy.” – Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Dorothy is terrific as an investigator, and traveling the space lanes from inside her wry, witty head is a great way to solve a mystery.” – Library Journal (starred review)

“Waite’s fascinating take on a generation ship lends an interesting twist to the structure of the mystery and will satisfy readers who prize novel world building.” – Booklist

”[A] playful hybrid of Golden Age Detective fiction and an entirely novel version of the generation-ship trope…. Playful in tone but serious in aspect, it makes for a refreshing morsel.“–Locus

“Intelligent and always surprising, Waite’s book artfully weaves a queer love story into a unique mystery/science fiction hybrid form that is pure entertainment from start to finish…An engaging novella that combines cozy-mystery charm with the edginess of high-tech SF.”–Kirkus

“An incredibly fun and clever novella.”–BookRiot

Praise for Olivia Waite’s Feminine Pursuits series

“Waite delivers a luscious gem with The Lady’s Guide to Celestial Mechanics…a bittersweet read that will make your heart ache, bursting with genuinely funny, remarkable surprises.” – Entertainment Weekly

“A stunning story of healing, passion, science and trust… a beautiful and soul-satisfying read that’s the best romance I’ve read this year–and this decade” – Smart Bitches Trashy Books

“Superbly written…[and] simply stellar in every way…Everything in this resplendent romance is done to perfection.” – Booklist (starred review)

“Utterly charming and subtly subversive.” – Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“[A] sweet lesbian Regency that deftly explores the rigid societal strictures imposed on women personally and professionally.” – Library Journal (starred review)

“Waite’s writing is gorgeous and always purposeful” – Bookpage

“Waite’s writing is often gorgeous and evocative” – Lambda Literary

“I found myself nearly racing to finish the book… Her character work in particular shines. All these people she creates stay in your imagination. Those characters live outside the page, leave a mark on the reader.” – The Lesbrary

“This superb novel, set during Regency times, unveils the love story between two intelligent women… Waite gives full voice to the unfair prejudice that women faced. She also provides a multi-ethnic Regency world that comes alive with scientific curiosity. Highly recommended for fans of both Remarkable Creatures and Gentleman Jack, this first in the Feminine Pursuits series deserves widespread attention.” – Historical Novels Review

Olivia Waite (she/her) writes queer science fiction, fantasy, historical romance, and essays. She is the romance fiction columnist for the New York Times Book Review.