I love a good sleuth, more specifically, I love a good woman sleuth. These iconic independent investigators have been taking over the publishing world for the last couple of years. While they may use a weapon or physical strength to solve crimes, they are more likely to use their expertise in a specific area, their intelligence, or their understanding of humans to figure out the solution. If you’re interested in reading about women sleuths, try any of the titles below. As of this writing, all of these titles are owned by the Davenport Public Library. Some are standalones, while others are part of a series. Descriptions are provided by the publishers.