Fiction - Thrillers - Historical

"Utterly gripping, The Goddess of Warsaw is a transformative and immersive story so powerful and captivating that I could not put it down. Rarely does a protagonist leap off the page and win over the heart like the unforgettable Bina Blonski. Truly one of...

"A sterling achievement, compelling from the first scene to the last." -Shirley Miller Kamada, author of No Quiet Water1939: As Hitler's Panzers storm the Polish border, a small boy boards a train bound for the British countryside where strangers will safeguard him from bombs...

1845: . In Ireland the potato crop has failed ushering in a six-year period of famine and disease which will destroy a million lives and compel another million people to flee the country.A woman cursed by a priest stands alone on a clifftop trying...

It's a tumultuous time in the 1980s. After invading the Middle East for its oil reserves, The United States and Russia adhere to a fragile truce, but nuclear war could break out at any moment.From the shadows of Argentina a plan - created in...

Tomb of Atlantis: There are 6 books in the Atlantis series: Hidden Courage; Tomb of Atlantis; Curse of Atlantis; Tomb of Zeus; Weapon of Atlantis; and Atlantis: The Sacred Orb. Please see recommended order of reading below. Hidden Courage: is the back story of...

Our heroine, a young woman living outside Marseille, is delighted to marry a young medical doctor from Montpellier. The doctor shows an interest in studying illnesses, especially how to prevent the spread of disease. Unfortunately, his abilities and our heroine's marriage are put to...

'Do it, ' she said to the German, her voice a rasping whisper. 'Shoot me if you dare. I am Maddalena.' 'A must-read in historical fiction' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I loved this book - a perfect summer read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A...

Past and present collide when a family secret endangers a reluctant heiress bent on solving the mystery behind her grandmother's past. A dark thriller with intrigue, danger and unforgettable characters. "A genealogist's dream that weaves the mysterious threads of a tragic past with an...

Picking up where international bestseller "The Hangman's Daughter" left off, the highly anticipated sequel about a dark legacy of the Knights Templar.Author: Oliver PzschISBN-10: 0547807686ISBN-13: 9780547807683Publisher: HarperviaLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/12/2012Pages: 512Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.15lbsSize: 8.20h x 5.40w x 1.40dReview Citation(s): Publishers Weekly 04/23/2012 pg. 35Booklist 05/01/2012...

From New York Times bestselling author Amy Hill Hearth comes her first historical thriller, inspired by the story of the 1916 Jersey Shore shark."Sharks are as timid as rabbits," says a superintendent of the Coast Guard, dismissing the possibility that a shark could be...

A group of researchers from the Bluthund Community is given the mission to find the lost tomb of Genghis Khan, who died in the 13th century. Genghis Khan was the creator of the greatest empire in the history of mankind, which stretched from China...

The Violin Maker. A heart rendering story spanning across two continents, taking you on an emotional journey. A journey from the oppression of Soviet occupied Eastern Europe to vast open spaces of outback Australia.The story wrenches The Iron Curtain aside hovering over old Renaissance...

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...

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...

"Utterly gripping, The Goddess of Warsaw is a transformative and immersive story so powerful and captivating that I could not put it down. Rarely does a protagonist leap off the page and win over the heart like the unforgettable Bina Blonski. Truly one of...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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),...

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...