Browsing: Historical Fiction

“Fans of Southwestern mysteries will cheer” (Library Journal) for this captivating New York Times bestseller: Navajo Nation police officer Bernadette Manuelito is on the trail of a sadistic gunman. As she and her husband delve into the case, they find they must look to the past to bring justice to the present.

In 1897, detective Atticus Riot returns to his hometown after years abroad — and is plunged into a dizzying search for a missing heiress. Can Atticus find her before it’s too late? An “action-packed mystery” (Kirkus Reviews) that’s first in a series!

“Great entertainment” (Cleveland Plain Dealer) from a #1 New York Times bestselling titan of suspense! Eyeing a Spanish ship filled with gold, Captain Charles Hunter and his crew embark on an attack of legendary proportions. “Crichton’s ultimate adventure” (San Francisco Chronicle).

Follow Lizzie, Reenie, Sweet, and Mawu — four enslaved women who travel with their masters to the free state of Ohio, where they face both enormous risk and the possibility of freedom. A New York Times bestseller called “heart-wrenching, intriguing, original, and suspenseful” (Publishers Weekly).

In a small Irish town, two generations of one family are irrevocably changed by both world wars. An engrossing saga of love, betrayal, and loss with over 900 five-star Goodreads ratings.

“Superb” (Ron Rash): In 1900, Catherine dodges scandal by marrying her childhood friend Oscar. Meanwhile, housekeeper Nan grapples with her feelings for Oscar as a terrible storm brews… “A beautiful, deeply engaging story about love, loss, and the power of secrets to change our lives” (Booklist).

Growing up in a tiny village, young Richard enjoys a simple childhood. But when a mishap traps him in an abandoned quarry, he comes face-to-face with the complexities of adult life in this memorable coming-of-age tale.