Book Report on "Blood Tracks" by Karen Rose Cercone

The book I read for my report was the mystery novel by Karen Rose Cercone, Blood Tracks. The story takes place in Pittsburgh in late November 1905. The story is portrayed in the 3rd person point of view. The main characters are Milo Kachigan, Helen Sorby, and Art Taggart. Milo Kachigan is a young Armenian detective for the Allegheny County Police Department. Helen Sorby is a radical writer and a settlement-house director in East Pittsburgh. Art Taggart is Milo's portly partner and is one of the few non-corrupt detectives in the bureau.
The story begins with an explosion outside the settlement house. Helen hangs up her phone and goes outside to investigate. Already a large group has gathered outside to see what is going on. Once outside, Helen sees Abraham Maccoun, the resident anarchist, standing by the large fissure in the yard. …