Fiction - Thrillers - Historical

From international bestselling author Arturo P rez-Reverte comes the fourth adventure of Captain Alatriste in the "series that] recalls the great adventure novels of Dumas and Scott"(The New York Times). Seville, 1626. After serving with honor at the bloody siege of Breda, Captain Alatriste...

Chilling. ... A riveting thriller. -- New York MagazineIn this gripping contemporary thriller from the author of The Green Muse, a young woman comes to the horrifying realization that the serial killer ravaging New York City may be none other than her beloved husband....

"Revised and Updated 2024 Edition of the 2011 Classic"Beneath the endless sands of the Sahara lies a secret, one of epic proportions that, if uncovered, would shatter mankind's current perceptions of all that is past, and all that is possible. The Savion Sequence is...

Sean Reilly is an artist who drove an ambulance in the Great War and now finds it impossible to paint. Challenged by Futurists to spread their political creed in Fiume, a city on the western coast of the Adriatic, he agrees to go, hoping...

The New York Times bestselling author of The Diamond Eye and The Rose Code returns with a haunting and powerful story of female friendships and secrets in a Washington, DC, boardinghouse during the McCarthy era.Washington, DC, 1950. Everyone keeps to themselves at Briarwood House,...

A timeless masterpiece that delves into the enigmatic abyss of human nature, exposing the shadows that lie within. Conrad's evocative prose transports you to an uncharted realm, where morality battles the allure of power. Prepare for a gripping exploration of the human psyche that...

*** FROM USA TODAY & MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR J. ROBERT KENNEDY ***IT IS ONE OF THE KINGDOM'S GREATEST SHAMES.BUT CAN ONE LONE TEMPLAR KNIGHT BRING IT TO AN END?A desperate husband and father commits a heinous crime to protect his family's future, then...

This classic novel of suspense and crime follows the young gangster Pinkie Brown as he sets out to avenge the death of his mentor and seize control of the criminal underworld of Brighton, England.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important,...

The past comes back to haunt MI6 secret agent Cordelia Hemlock in this spy thriller from Sunday Times bestselling author David Mark "Top-level espionage fiction" - Booklist Starred Review Cordelia Hemlock is teetering on the verge of joining MI6 when she meets the enigmatic...

From the master of Western noir comes a provocatively entertaining crime saga set in the early days of the film industry. This dark historical adventure captures the beginnings of the Hollywood studio system and the "blue movie" industry that grows up alongside it. Los...

The latest in the thrilling and "lively" (The New York Times) Agents of the Crown series follows John Dee and his wife working together in an act of espionage that may turn out to be treason. While working on a powerful new weapon for...

From USA Today Bestselling author, Kathryn Gauci, comes a thrilling and emotional story of bravery and self-sacrifice, heartbreak and revenge, set in one of the most dangerous and difficult of WWII escape routes. "A beautiful dark-haired woman dressed in the latest Parisian fashion, stepped...

1013AD: King Ethelred has fled England, abandoning his country to the cruelty of the Danish usurper, Svienn Forkbeard, and his malevolent son, Cnut. Seeking refuge in Normandy, Ethelred hopes to secure a life free from danger, one where he'll be able to take care...

This based-on-a-true-story, suspenseful and explosive novel by David Calder, takes the reader right into the heart of the worst terrorist attack ever on Israeli soil. Abu Jihad, head of the Palestinian terrorist organization Fatah, and chief instigator of the Civil War raging in Lebanon,...

In the era of legalized marijuana, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has nefarious plans to exploit America's best and brightest graduate students using synthetic Hallucinogens and THC compounds. They have partnered with a disaffected CIA agent who was instrumental in the CIA's domestic hallucinogen...

, 'Outstanding. Heartstopping. Brilliant. A story that scorches the page, searing in its honesty and profoundly moving in its emotional impact. The characters reach out to you and challenge your preconceptions in this testament to a tragic chapter of history that moved me to...

The trade paperback debut of the first novel in Howatch's extraordinary six-novel sequence about love and desire, allegiance and infidelity, worldly ambition and spirituality--"a terrific story . . . driven by passion" (San Jose Mecury News).Author: Susan HowatchISBN-10: 0449909808ISBN-13: 9780449909805Publisher: Ballantine GroupLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/17/1995Pages:...

They thought she was insane. But what if she was telling the truth?1942, New Zealand. Edith's been locked away for a long time. She was just five years old when she was sent to Seacliff Lunatic Asylum. Fifteen years later, she has few memories...

Business ain't easy when the locals stand to lose it all."Molly conceived a resentment against the rich cattleman who could impose such restrictions and embitter the lives of poor people. And as for Traft's tenderfoot nephew, who had come out of Missouri to run...

Since March 11, 2011, the ongoing Fukushima, Japan radiation disaster has been despoiling the planet, due to radiation leaking out of the hobbled nuclear plant's reactors.In time, the cover-up silence by those in charge will plague the global population with complete jeopardy.In the science...

Jeremiah Jones is a man haunted by the horrors of war. When he set off to fight in the Spring of '61, he was but an ignorant boy seeking renown on the fields of glory. Fighting for the grays, he survives a score of...

Heart of Darkness is a gripping literary masterpiece that explores the depths of the human psyche. Immerse yourself in Joseph Conrad's haunting narrative as you journey through the unforgiving Congo, confronting the darkness that lurks within us all. This edition features: Intriguing characters and...

The ship was doomed before it ever left port. His fate was sealed before he ever stepped on board. From R. L. Graham, Death on the Lusitania is an immersive WW1 historical novel set aboard the ill-fated ocean liner. Perfect for fans of Agatha...

An elderly blind woman enlists Louisa Delafield and Ellen Malloy's help when her companion is snatched from a Manhattan Street. They soon learn that this young woman is just one of several. While Louisa investigates a New York playboy's possible involvement, Ellen resumes her...

In the heart of the English countryside, a discovery is made that threatens to overturn centuries of Church history. When Father Michael Dominic uncovers a cryptic diary leading to a lost 1st century Gospel, he is thrust into a labyrinth of deceit, murder, and...

Based on a real-life artifact, found in the desolate expanse near Haskell, Texas, this adrenaline-fuelled adventure, in the tradition of Dan Brown and Steve Berry, promises a riveting ride from an exciting new voice in the genre. The Serpent Code is a heart-pounding international...

1859 San Francisco. Nita-short for "Bonita," her mother's name-is an energetic, intelligent, precocious twelve-year-old. She yearns for adulthood, chafes at the notion that she's a little girl, not ready for the challenges that beset her in the turmoil of this new city on the...

Multimillion copy bestselling author Wilbur Smith returns with a brand-new historical epic set in Africa. South Africa, 1820 When Ann Waite discovers a shipwreck in Algoa Bay she is stunned to find survivors: a scarred sailor and a little boy. As the man walks...

In Central Park, Steven Morelli masterfully interweaves history and romance, transporting readers from bustling pre-war New York to the politically charged corridors of the Vatican. Tommy McCabe Martin, affectionately known as "Mac", is unexpectedly plucked from his Wall Street law firm's polished floors and...

In Central Park, Steven Morelli masterfully interweaves history and romance, transporting readers from bustling pre-war New York to the politically charged corridors of the Vatican. Tommy McCabe Martin, affectionately known as "Mac", is unexpectedly plucked from his Wall Street law firm's polished floors and...

"On rare occasions I read a book that reminds me of why I fell in love with storytelling in the first place. This is such a book." --Stephen King Peter Blauner's epic Picture in the Sand is a sweeping intergenerational saga told through a...

The Crime Writers' Association Historical Dagger Winning Author 'Fast becoming a serious rival to C. J. Sansom and S. J. Parris' - Historical Novel Society Florence. Autumn, 1539. Cesare Aldo was once an officer for the city's most feared criminal court. Following a period...

Two emperors - one must fall Marcus Aquila and his patron Rutlius Scaurus have fought a superior enemy force to a standstill in Thracia, gaining the favour of the gods but paying a grievous cost in their family's blood.Battle-weary and mourning their losses, they...

In the years following the end of the Shah's dynasty, a major petrochemical refinery is being constructed in northern Iran by the Islamic Regime. While this is good for Iran, it's not so good for the West. Enter the Organization for Reorganizing Business (ORB),...

1930's Berlin--unrestrained, sexually decadent, torn by political and social strife--and dashing reporter Ryan Lemmon haunts the dark underbelly of the city. Then the violent death of a close friend brings the American face-to-face with the growing menace. As Hitler's stranglehold grips the nation, Ryan...

A duel of hearts from the #1 New York Times bestselling author. Henrietta Rolland has assumed the guise of a gentleman to track down and kill the man she believes is responsible for her brother's death at the Battle of Waterloo. Unfortunately, things don't...

In the riveting follow-up to The Masada Scroll, delve into a compelling and thought-provoking narrative that remains as relevant today as ever.In Masada, the discovery of a previously unknown gospel sets in motion a powerful chain of events that rocks religious communities across the...

In the pulsating heart of historical Philadelphia lies a tale of valor, mystery, and intergenerational quests for justice. The Riders Of Fishtown introduces readers to the formidable Delano lineage. Eddie Delano Sr., an esteemed figure in the elite motorcycle unit, "The Spurs," witnesses his...

The German war machine is in retreat as the Russians advance. In Warsaw, Resistance fighters rise up against their Nazi occupiers, but the Germans retaliate, ruthlessly leveling the once-beautiful city. American Adam Nowak has been dropped into Poland by British intelligence as an assassin...

Was Beatle Paul McCartney killed in an accident in 1966 and secretly replaced by a double? Nigel Blackburn, an investigative reporter, is determined to learn the truth. As he struggles toward his goal, he finds intrigue and danger - and evidence of a well...

From the internationally bestselling author of Sarah comes the riveting story of the remarkable woman who walked beside Moses. Although she is a Cushite by birth--one of the people of the lands to the south--Zipporah grew up as the beloved daughter of Jethro, high...

Horus, the son of Egyptian god Osiris. Jesus, the Son of God. Is there buried evidence in modern day Egypt that could shake today's civilization?Proof that the stories of ancient Egypt's falcon-headed god Horus, son of god Osiris, and Jesus, Son of God, somehow...

What happens in Rome stays in Rome-or does it?Chaos ensues when a laid-off senior executive from the U.S. who has lived and worked for years in Italy takes a temporary job chaperoning sixteen high school students and their three teachers from Atlanta in the...

In the birth of a new French Republic, a man must risk his honor, his marriage and even his life in a battle between his ideals and his ambition.France, 1870. A frenzied mob brutally murders a man they believe to be a Prussian spy...

"Sorcha's fingers flew to the fey butterfly tattooed on the back of her neck. Sometimes the butterfly brought her joy; other times, inspiration, but always a sense of hope. And she needed all three in this moment for her heart was breaking to see...

From New York Times bestselling author Larry Alexander comes a gritty historical novel of World War II, told through the eyes of soldiers on both sides of the firing line.Tarawa was hell but Saipan is worse.For Sergeant Pete "Hardball" Talbot, recently returned from being...

Russian History told as a romance wrapped in a crime thriller. Moscow Traffic is an international thriller that exposes the roots of a vast Russian human trafficking network through the eyes of Seattle forensic psychologist Peter Stone as he travels to Moscow in search...

A gripping new thriller from New York Times bestselling author Robert Dugoni.The Great Depression. High-level corruption. And a murder that's about to become Seattle's hottest mystery. It's the kind of story that can make a reporter's career. If he lives to write about it.Seattle,...

A brand-new novel from New York Times bestselling author Robert Littell, A Plague on Both Your Houses is a thrilling tale of love and war.On Christmas Day, 1991, Mikhail Gorbachev delivered a ten-minute televised speech announcing his resignation as Soviet president. Moments later, with...

This classic novel of suspense and crime follows the young gangster Pinkie Brown as he sets out to avenge the death of his mentor and seize control of the criminal underworld of Brighton, England.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important,...