Crime Fiction Books with a Historical Twist
Whether visiting war-torn London or delving into secrets from the Revolutionary War, historical mysteries provide the perfect reading blend of fiction with a healthy dash of intrigue and suspense. There’s something deliciously different when a mystery book is set in times gone by, transporting us to an era we can only experience through the written word. We’ve rounded up the best crime fiction books with a historical twist.
In a country where terror grows stronger by the day, and paranoia rises unchecked, Baker is determined to find justice for two men who raised their voices in a time when free speech comes at the ultimate cost. In the course of his investigation, Baker stumbles into a conspiracy that reaches deep into the halls of power and uncovers a secret that could destroy the City of Angels—and the American ideal itself.
Ready for fame and fortune, Archer is thrilled when he lands a job with Willie Dash, a legendary P.I. and former FBI agent. The new gig comes at him fast, and soon Archer is smack in the middle of a blackmail case involving a wealthy politician who is running for mayor. Working together, Archer and Dash find themselves having to infiltrate the underbelly of gambling dens, drug operations, and brothels that make up a seedy town full of secrets. How far does the town’s corruption go? And how long can Archer manage to keep his head above water?
When former novelist Lily Albrecht suffers an unimaginable tragedy, she fully retreats into her dull new life as a celibate rare book dealer. While boring and sexless, down-on-her-luck Lily accepts this new status quo. That is until a lead appears that is too good to be true—one that may not be real at all. The 17th-century manual, The Book of the Most Precious Substance, is said to be the most powerful book about the occult ever written, full of mystery that promises unlimited power and unrivaled sexual pleasure. And wealthy people, desperate to get their hands on its magic, are willing to pay Lily a fortune to track it down. As she crosses the globe, from New York to Paris, Lily searches for the book and discovers her own desires along the way.
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