Best Historical Crime Fiction - April 2024

Ordinary Grace

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER WINNER OF THE 2014 EDGAR AWARD FOR BEST NOVEL WINNER OF THE 2014 DILYS AWARD A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF 2013 From New York Times bestselling author William Kent Krueger, a brilliant new novel about a young man, a small town, and murder in the summer of 1961.“That was it. That was all of it. A grace so ordinary there was no reason at all to remember it. Yet I have never across the forty years since it was spoken forgotten a single word.” New Bremen, Minnesota, 1961. The Twins were playing their debut season, ice-cold root beers were selling out at the so... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1451645856
• UPC: 884740901625
• ASIN: 1451645856
• ISBN: 1451645856
• Brand: Atria Books
• Manufacturer: Atria Books

The Life We Bury

A USA Today bestseller and book club favorite! College student Joe Talbert has the modest goal of completing a writing assignment for an English class. His task is to interview a stranger and write a brief biography of the person. With deadlines looming, Joe heads to a nearby nursing home to find a willing subject. There he meets Carl Iverson, and soon nothing in Joe's life is ever the same. Carl is a dying Vietnam veteran--and a convicted murderer. With only a few months to live, he has been medically paroled to a nursing home, after spending thirty years in prison for the crimes of rape and ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1616149981
• ASIN: 1616149981
• ISBN: 1616149981
• Brand: Seventh Street Books
• Manufacturer: Seventh Street Books

Ghost Soldiers: The Epic Account of World War II's Greatest Rescue Mission

“The greatest World War II story never told” (Esquire)—an enthralling account of the heroic mission to rescue the last survivors of the Bataan Death March. On January 28, 1945, 121 hand-selected U.S. troops slipped behind enemy lines in the Philippines. Their mission: March thirty rugged miles to rescue 513 POWs languishing in a hellish camp, among them the last survivors of the infamous Bataan Death March. A recent prison massacre by Japanese soldiers elsewhere in the Philippines made the stakes impossibly high and left little time to plan the complex operation. In Ghost Soldiers Hampt... [Read More]

• ASIN: 038549565X
• ASIN: 038549565X
• ISBN: 038549565X
• Brand: Anchor
• Manufacturer: Anchor

Spilled Milk: Based On A True Story

"Randis later would testify at a criminal trial against her father, who was sentenced to prison for his crimes. He was sentenced to up to 16 years in 2004. Her painful — and ultimately triumphant — story is recounted in Randis' first novel, "Spilled Milk." - Brown, Stacy. Interview with the Pocono Record Newspaper "Spilled Milk is a story about resilience. The strength of the human mind and will power to live a better life." - The Weekly Sparkle"Beautifully written, hauntingly real, Spilled Milk is a must read for any young adult today." - F.P Lione, AuthorBrooke Nolan is a battered chil... [Read More]

• ASIN: B00D9GY2BU
• ASIN: B00D9GY2BU

The Girl Who Lived: A Thrilling Suspense Novel

Ten years ago, four people were brutally murdered—one girl lived.No one believes her story. The police think she's crazy. Her therapist thinks she's suicidal. Everyone else thinks she's a dangerous drunk. They're all right—but did she see the killer?Best Mystery-Thriller eBook of the Year — Independent Publisher Book Awards 2018Winner Best Thriller — National Indie Excellence Awards 2018Winner Best Thriller — Silver Falchion Award 2018Finalist eBook Fiction — Indie Book Awards 2018Silver Medal Suspense — Reader’s Favorite Book Awards 2018Voted Most Loved Cover — NetGall... [Read More]

• ASIN: B076FNQWTF
• ASIN: B076FNQWTF
• Manufacturer: Greyson Media

Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland

• ASIN: 0385521316
• ASIN: 0385521316
• ISBN: 0385521316
• Manufacturer: Doubleday

A Dangerous Fortune: A Novel

• ASIN: B003V4BPJW
• ASIN: B003V4BPJW
• Manufacturer: Dell

Beneath a Scarlet Sky: A Novel

Soon to be a major television event from Pascal Pictures, starring Tom Holland.Based on the true story of a forgotten hero, the USA Today and #1 Amazon Charts bestseller Beneath a Scarlet Sky is the triumphant, epic tale of one young man’s incredible courage and resilience during one of history’s darkest hours. Pino Lella wants nothing to do with the war or the Nazis. He’s a normal Italian teenager—obsessed with music, food, and girls—but his days of innocence are numbered. When his family home in Milan is destroyed by Allied bombs, Pino joins an underground railroad helping Jews esc... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1503943372
• ASIN: 1503943372
• ISBN: 1503943372
• Brand: Lake Union Publishing
• Manufacturer: Lake Union Publishing

The Secret Wife: A captivating story of romance, passion and mystery

** The USA Today Bestseller****The number one Kindle bestseller**‘A cleverly crafted novel and an enthralling story… A triumph.’ DINAH JEFFERIESA Russian grand duchess and an English journalist. Linked by one of the world’s greatest mysteries . . .Love. Guilt. Heartbreak.1914Russia is on the brink of collapse, and the Romanov family faces a terrifyingly uncertain future. Grand Duchess Tatiana has fallen in love with cavalry officer Dmitri, but events take a catastrophic turn, placing their romance – and their lives – in danger . . .2016Kitty Fisher escapes to her great-grandfather�... [Read More]

• ASIN: B01D4O804G
• ASIN: B01D4O804G
• Manufacturer: Avon

The Hideaway

Now a USA TODAY and Amazon Charts Bestseller!“A story both powerful and enchanting: a don’t-miss novel in the greatest southern traditions of storytelling.” —Patti Callahan Henry, New York Times bestselling authorWhen her grandmother’s will wrenches Sara back home to Sweet Bay, Alabama, she learns more about Margaret Van Buren in the wake of her death than she ever knew in life.After her last remaining family member dies, Sara Jenkins goes home to The Hideaway, her grandmother Mags’s ramshackle B&B in Sweet Bay. She intends to quickly tie up loose ends then return to her busy life ... [Read More]

• ASIN: B01HAK33TC
• ASIN: B01HAK33TC
• Brand: Thomas Nelson
• Manufacturer: Thomas Nelson

Dead Mountain: The Untold True Story of the Dyatlov Pass Incident (Historical Nonfiction Bestseller, True Story Book of Survival)

A New York Times and Wall Street Journal Nonfiction Bestseller! — What happened that night on Dead Mountain?The mystery of Dead Mountain: In February 1959, a group of nine experienced hikers in the Russian Ural Mountains died mysteriously on an elevation known as Dead Mountain. Eerie aspects of the mountain climbing incident—unexplained violent injuries, signs that they cut open and fled the tent without proper clothing or shoes, a strange final photograph taken by one of the hikers, and elevated levels of radiation found on some of their clothes—have led to decades of speculation over t... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1452140030
• ASIN: 1452140030
• ISBN: 1452140030
• Brand: Chronicle
• Size: N/A
• Manufacturer: Chronicle Books

The Best Friend: An utterly gripping psychological thriller with a breathtaking twist

‘I can tell we’re going to be the best of friends…’When Louisa Sullivan takes her little boy to his first playdate at a new friend’s house she doesn’t realise life is about to change for her family. Because she’s about to meet Darcy Lane.Darcy is a woman who has everything – a dream house, a powerful husband and enviable wealth.She’s the perfect wife. The perfect friend. The perfect liar. From the top ten bestselling author of The Secret Mother and The Child Next Door, this utterly gripping psychological thriller will have you up all night reading. If you loved Gone Girl, The... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1786815281
• ASIN: 1786815281
• ISBN: 1786815281
• Manufacturer: Bookouture

Green Lake

The suicide of Madeleine Heron’s husband leaves her at her sister’s lake house for the summer, until she can ‘sort things out’ for herself and find a new direction, but life in the lake community is anything but conducive to calm. Right away a three year old girl goes missing from the dam, Madeleine is nearly assaulted when her truck breaks down, and she discovers her neighbors have an affinity for digging holes and burying things in their yard, usually things they find floating in the lake, like a hand, or an arm… Native American conservation officer Eris Renard appears to be the on... [Read More]

• ASIN: B004O4C074
• ASIN: B004O4C074

We Were the Lucky Ones

New York Times Best Seller Inspired by the incredible true story of one Jewish family separated at the start of World War II, determined to survive - and to reunite - We Were the Lucky Ones is a tribute to the triumph of hope and love against all odds. "Love in the face of global adversity? It couldn't be more timely." (Glamour) It is the spring of 1939, and three generations of the Kurc family are doing their best to live normal lives, even as the shadow of war grows closer. The talk around the family Seder table is of new babies and budding romance, not of the increasing hardships threatenin... [Read More]

• ASIN: B01N1YXMP1
• ASIN: B01N1YXMP1
• Brand: Unknown
• Manufacturer: Penguin Audio

The Spy and the Traitor: The Greatest Espionage Story of the Cold War

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“The best true spy story I have ever read.”—JOHN LE CARRÉThe celebrated author of Double Cross and Rogue Heroes returns with his greatest spy story yet, a thrilling Americans-era tale of Oleg Gordievsky, the Russian whose secret work helped hasten the end of the Cold War. If anyone could be considered a Russian counterpart to the infamous British double-agent Kim Philby, it was Oleg Gordievsky. The son of two KGB agents and the product of the best Soviet institutions, the savvy, sophisticated Gordievsky grew to see his nation's communism as both criminal an... [Read More]

• ASIN: B0782X9PFP
• ASIN: B0782X9PFP
• Manufacturer: Broadway Books

The Mammoth Book of Historical Crime Fiction - eBook

Our dark past brought to life by leading contemporary crime writersA new generation of crime writers has broadened the genre of crime fiction, creating more human stories of historical realism, with a stronger emphasis on

• UPC: 688892121
• Rating: 3.0

The Secret Sense of Wildflower - Southern Historical Fiction, Best Book of 2012

The story of Louisa May "Wildflower" McAllister whose life has been shaped around the recent death of her beloved father in a sawmill accident. While her mother hardens in her grief, Wildflower and her three

• UPC: 53392142
• Rating: 4.25

True Stories of Law & Order : The Real Crimes Behind the Best Episodes of the Hit TV Show

The incredible real-life cases behind TVUs longest-running crime drama reveal the fascinating and shocking facts behind 25 of the hit show's most popular episodes.

• UPC: 4837711
• Rating: 3.25

The Mammoth Book Best International Crime - eBook

Leading anthologist Maxim Jakubowski presents the very best in crime writing from around the world - 40 short stories from an all-star line-up of international writers.They cover the full spectrum of crime fiction, from noir

• UPC: 317126132
• Rating: 5.0

The Mammoth Book of Best British Crime 8 - eBook

The must-have annual anthology for every crime fiction fan - the year's top new British short stories selected by leading crime critic Maxim Jakubowski.This great annual covers the full range of mystery fiction, from noir

• UPC: 789038058
• Rating: 3.5

Bloody Scotland : New Fiction from Scotland's Best Crime Writers

Twelve of Scotland's most famous crime authors evoke the sinister side of the country's architecture in stories that are by turns calculating, chilling, and

• UPC: 295463383
• Rating: 5.0

Bloody Scotland: New Fiction from Scotland's Best Crime Writers - eBook

Twelve of Scotland’s most famous crime authors evoke the sinister side of the country’s architecture in stories that are by turns calculating, chilling, and redemptive.Scotland has often been depicted as a land of haunting, misty

• UPC: 929869163
• Rating: 5.0

Lord Arthur Savile's Crime and Other Stories by Oscar Wilde, Fiction, Literary, Classics, Historical, Short Stories

Included in this volume are "Lord Arthur Savile's Crime," "The Canterville Ghost," "The Sphinx Without a Secret," "The Model Millionaire," and "The Portrait of Mr.

• UPC: 307536150
• Rating: 4.333

The Pink Bonnet : True Colors: Historical Stories of American Crime

How far will a mother go to find out what happened to her daughter while in the care of the Tennessee Children’s Home Society in 1932?

• UPC: 768164224
• Rating: 3.75

The White City : True Colors: Historical Stories of American Crime

Can Inspector Wylde’s daughter uncover the truth behind the disappearances at the Chicago World’s Fair, or will she become the next victim of H. H. Holmes?

• UPC: 311726542
• Rating: 4.0

Jeffrey Archer The Clifton Chronicles Collection 5 Books Set Best Kept Secret

• UPC: 191250140866
• Category: Fiction
• Price: 19 GBP