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Journal of the late Amelia Earhart by Frank Okolo

Technically precise, emotionally resonant, and compulsively readable. Okolo delivers a chillingly plausible reimagining of aviation’s most famous mystery in his compelling novel. The book’s premise is simple but provocative: what if Amelia did not vanish into the Pacific but survived…
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Ciao, Amore, Ciao: Based on a Heartbreaking True Story by Sandro Martini

Sprawling, stirring, and beautifully written… Martini delves into the intersection of history, familial ties, and the lingering scars of conflict in his compelling novel. The story follows Alex Lago, a jaded journalist watching his life unravel. A chance encounter with…
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One-Eyed Jack: Book Three of The Scandalous Memoirs of General John Torrance by D.E. Ring

A taut, riveting exploration of espionage, identity, and the cost of imperialism.  Amid the chaos of war, the line between heroism and survival becomes dangerously thin for Jack Torreance in Ring’s third installment in The Scandalous Memoirs of General John…
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Leaving Fatherland by Matt Graydon

Intense, poignant, and revelatory. Set against the upheaval of pre- and post-World War II Germany, Graydon’s debut is a powerful, emotional journey into generational trauma, moral conflict, and the quest for truth. The story follows Oskar Bachmann, a misfit in…
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Strawberry Gold by Chris Gerrib

A propulsive historical thriller. Gerrib’s compelling novel plunges readers into a deadly race for lost gold that unravels lives and exposes dark truths. In 1986, 18-year-old Pat Kowalski faces a crumbling life—his father is dying, their home is on the…
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Death, Made Proud (Urquhart & MacDonald Murder Mysteries Book 5) by D.E. Ring

A perfect blend of historical intrigue and character-driven drama… Set in the fictional town of Barrachois in 1949, Ring’s fifth Urquhart & MacDonald mystery plunges readers into a tense, layered murder investigation where labor disputes, post-war tensions, and personal secrets…
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Mission Thaw: A Kaitlyn Stewart Spy Thriller by Kay Sparling

A heart-stopping tale of espionage and bravery in the face of political corruption and nuclear terror. Sparling delivers a fast-paced, adrenaline-filled thriller, launching readers into a pedal-to-the-metal adventure. As the Cold War draws to a close, Kaitlyn Stewart begins her…
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Dark Double Cross by John Gerts

An exciting mystery that both enthralls and challenges… Gerts’ gritty sequel to Too Dark City is a taut, electrifying novel that masterfully blends a gripping murder mystery with the harsh realities of 1960s America. With age slowing him down and…
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Tiger Season: A Novel of Korea by Gojan Nikolich

An engaging, propulsive read, loaded with surprising twists; an absolute stunner. Nikolich delivers a raw and unflinching exploration of war’s brutality and absurdity in his latest novel. In the midst of the tumultuous 1960s, American soldier Eddie Profar’s life is…
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Modesty Jack: The Scandalous Memoirs of General John Torrance #2 by D.E. Ring

Terrifically sharp and wholly entertaining… Sharp dialogue and propulsive plotting sweep readers into an atmospheric historical narrative in Ring’s second installment in The Scandalous Memoirs of General John Torrance. 1880. Jack is temporarily assigned to the obscure British Intelligence Department’s…
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Too Dark City: Murder in Black & White by John Gerts

A twisty, suspenseful, and entertaining historical thriller… In Gerts’s newest installment featuring Moses Webb, the retired Detective finds himself in the midst of an escalating conspiracy as he frantically works to unravel the sinister plots behind The Shakespeare Company riot.…
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Death of the Dancing Doll: An Urquhart and MacDonald Murder Mystery by D.E. Ring

A compelling, character-driven historical mystery with a searing period flavor… Ring’s latest in the Urquhart and MacDonald Murder Mystery series is characterized by vibrant prose, sharp dialogue, and a refreshingly charming lead pair. On a warm, autumn day, a new bronze…
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A Place of Fog and Murder (Lou Tanner, P.I.) by T. E. MacArthur

A mystery that has it all: wit, smarts, relentless twists, and a sassy heroine to root for… MacArthur’s fearless and soignée Lou Tanner investigates a mystery as intriguing as it’s dangerous in 1935’s San Francisco. Lou Tanner was dying to…
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Death of a Patriot (A Marc Edwards Mystery Book 6) by Don Gutteridge

A compelling, character-driven historical mystery with a searing period flavor… Past secrets, treachery, murder, and intrigue mark Gutteridge’s gripping sixth installment in the Marc Edwards Mystery series. 1838. With his military career behind, Marc is preparing to start as a…
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A Persistent Echo by Brian Kaufman

Truly original and touching… A remarkable feat. An intriguing plot matches the well-developed, reflective leads in Kaufman’s remarkable latest novel. Rhome, Texas, 1897. Hundreds of UFO sightings are being reported all around the nation, one among those is spotted in…
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The Queen’s Player: The Lost Years of William Shakespeare Book 2 by Anthony Wildman

Meticulously researched and intensely realized… Thorough fun. Vividly evocative and steeped in the grand world of Elizabethan theatre, the second installment in Wildman’s Lost years series takes readers on an exhilarating adventure as the reluctent hero gets drawn into the…
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Murder Garden by Ron Fritsch

A layered, compelling read that will keep the pages turning… A driving plot, immaculately dispersed red herrings, and compelling characters make Fritsch’s latest novel a thoroughly entertaining read. Chicago. 1960. Life is looking good for Ted Linden: he has a…
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Skyehag (The Torrport Diaries Book 2) by Bettyanne Twigg (Author), Albert Marsolais (Author)

An intricate, entertaining tale, both immediate and arrestingly absorbing. Elspeth MacLeod’s quest to save her clan from sinister enemies while fighting false charges of witchcraft propels the action in Marsolais and Twigg’s second installment in The Torrport Diaries series. It…
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Savage City by Donald Levin

Layered, powerful, and sharp… In a word, brilliant. Levin skillfully blends history and fiction in his engrossing latest. The Great Depression has enveloped the nation in the chaos of unrest and dread, and the city of Detroit, Michigan, is the…
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Suffering Fools by Allie Ray

Thoroughly researched and vividly delivered… A top-notch historical mystery. Ray adeptly weaves real-life characters into a remarkable mystery that’s chock-full of shocking secrets, relentless lies, treachery, and engrossing historical details in her latest. When five thousand dollars and the governor’s…