Introducing America's first female detective, Kate Warne.

Her mission? Protect president-elect Abraham Lincoln from Southern rebels bent on assassinating him before his inauguration.

America's first female detective Kate Warne's mission? Protect president-elect Abraham Lincoln from Southern rebels bent on assassinating him before his inauguration.

Abraham Lincoln faces a dangerous and uncertain future after leaving Springfield, Illinois, for his inauguration in Washington, DC. Luckily for him, detective Kate Warne has his back, even if he didn't know it yet.

Working forthe Pinkerton Detective Agency, Kate uncovers the rebel plot to killAbrahamLincoln in Baltimore.KatewarnsLincoln's staff that this only Southern city on hisinaugural trainroutetoWashington,DC is planning a deadly welcome. President-elect Lincoln is urged to change his route.But herefuses to cancel his commitments. In a race against time, Kate and Pinkerton have one last chance. Using disguises, false names, and the cover of darkness, the detectives put their plan into action.

Can they sneak Lincolnthrough Baltimore undetected? Can they fool the spies watching his every move? Can they get Lincoln safely to DC?

This exciting American history picture book from award-winning authorBethAnderson, well-known for action-packed books on daring women, and illustrated by Sally Wern Comport in her signature mix of collage, drawing, and paint, brings Kate Warne to thrilling and vivid life.