Historical Mysteries America

True Crime in Adams County Adams County, Illinois...a place where the Mississippi carves its path through the land and history runs deep in every brick and backroad. But beneath the surface of this quiet Midwestern county lies a trove of chilling secrets and unspeakable acts long whispered about and rarely confronted. In True Crime in Adams County, these unforgettable stories take readers on a haunting journey through two centuries of murder, mystery, and mayhem. These are not fictional accounts, but true events pulled from dusty courthouse records, yellowed newspaper clippings, and the ...

A collection of stories capturing what it means to be a cowboy.

Evelyn Harper shoots her abusive husband to protect her son, then flees Indiana under the cover of night. They find refuge in Arlington, Wyoming, where Evelyn starts over as a seamstress, but danger isn’t finished with her yet… Widowed sheriff Jonathan Tate has kept his heart buried since his wife's death, focused solely on protecting his town. Yet, Evelyn’s strength and guarded warmth catch him off guard. He senses she’s running from something, and he’s not sure if he can trust her… or afford not to. When ruthless outlaws appear in Arlington, Evelyn and Jonathan face their ...

A collection of stories from the most famous Western author of all time! Desert Death-Song is a compilation of some of Louis L’Amour’s greatest stories, many of which might otherwise be difficult to find. Whether he was writing under his early pen name, Jim Mayo, or his own, L’Amour’s stories are unforgettable, touching on rough and rugged American ideals, and set in the untamable frontier of the Western United States.

Attorney Cameron Thorne is thrust into a bloody tug-of-war involving secret societies, treasure hunters, and keepers of the secrets of the Jesus bloodline. Joined by Amanda, an enchanting British researcher with secrets of her own, Cam races around New England with only two choices - unravel the 600-year-old mysteries encoded in the ancient artifacts, or die trying.

Beneath the cobblestone streets and Spanish moss of America’s oldest city lies a history written in blood. St. Augustine, Florida, is a city of sun-drenched beaches, charming colonial architecture, and a romantic, old-world allure that draws millions of tourists each year. But behind the beautiful facade is a dark and violent past that stretches back centuries—a legacy of mayhem that has never truly gone away. This gripping true crime anthology unearths the shocking stories of murder and mystery that haunt the Ancient City. From its brutal founding to the chilling crimes of the modern ...

Weird but True Stories from South American History: Bizarre, Shocking, and Unbelievable Tales from the Continent of Wonders takes readers on a thrilling journey through the most surprising, eerie, and astonishing true events in South America's past. From ancient lost cities swallowed by jungle to the sacred child mummies left high in the Andes, this book uncovers ten bizarre but historically verified tales that showcase the strange brilliance of the continent’s history. Each chapter explores a unique story backed by real evidence, providing a captivating blend of mystery, archaeology, ...

The Aldens are excited to visit a deserted South Seas island. But soon they discover clues that they are not alone. Is someone on the island watching them?

A historic western that opens in 1873, a time when recession is forcing thousands westwards to recoup their fortunes. The West is tough, brutal and the Indian is the enemy. But when a white woman is raped, it is a half-breed Cheyenne who comes to the rescue. From the author of Jake and Upland Passage.

At the start of a new century, a shocking murder transfixes Manhattan, forcing bitter rivals Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr to work together to save a man from the gallows. Just before Christmas 1799, Elma Sands slips out of her Quaker cousin’s boarding house—and doesn’t come home. Has she eloped? Run away? No one knows—until her body appears in the Manhattan Well. Her family insists they know who killed her. Handbills circulate around the city accusing a carpenter named Levi Weeks of seducing and murdering Elma. But privately, quietly, Levi’s wealthy brother calls in a special favor.

In the blink of an eye, Sheriff Edward Price lost his family, his town, and his will to live. As the flames of Rio de Roja consume all he once held dear, Edward vows revenge against the man who murdered his wife and son. Though his injuries are severe and his mind teeters on the edge of madness, he refuses to falter. Fueled by pain and armed with a pistol and a bottle of morphine, Edward staggers into the night, determined to exact justice—or die trying. Haunted by her own demons, Morgan Adams fled her abusive home in West Virginia at just fourteen, leaving behind the sister she swore to ...

Shiloh Kearns spent six years running from the law, his past, and the brother who died saving him. Given a badge instead of a noose, he's sent to Ghost Valley—a dying town choking on blood and greed. Now he must decide: is he here to serve justice… or to chase the men who left him for dead? Halona has lived between two worlds, orphaned in war and raised by white settlers. Now a voice for her Navajo people, she returns home only to watch it burn at the hands of her own kin. When her estranged brother leads a massacre, she must choose between loyalty and justice. When Shiloh and Halona ...

The New York Times best-selling author continues his colonial-era thriller series with eight tales of mystery, adventure, and supernatural suspense.

Left for dead in the Arizona desert, a wounded man regains consciousness with no memory of who he is or why he was nearly executed. All he knows is that someone wants him dead—and they’re not finished yet… Celeste Montoya has spent the past year trying to keep her family’s shelter running while mourning the brother she couldn’t save. When she rescues a half-dead drifter from the river, she knows trouble is close behind—but something about him reminds her of what she’s lost. As the Black Moon gang tightens its grip on Devil’s Canyon, the Stranger’s past begins to unravel, ...

A tale of terrorism, espionage, and an epic struggle for justice in an America on the verge, sparked by a massive and mysterious explosion in New York Harbor in 1916.

That year, while the Allied and Central forces waged war in Europe, a group of German saboteurs blew up Black Tom Island, a spit of land in New York Harbor within earshot of downtown Manhattan. The subsequent hail of missiles and gunpowder devastated much of lower New York City.

After years of war and months in a prison camp, Jed Markum returns to Dry Gulch with hope in his heart. But his hometown is dying, the land scorched and the people broken. What was once home now lives in the grip of a ruthless man. Mary Beaumont has lost everything to a villain determined to claim what little she has left. Desperate and alone, she plans to fight, though deep down she knows it is a battle she cannot win. Then Jed walks back into her life, and for the first time in years, she dares to hope. Bound by a common enemy, Jed and Mary join forces against the man who destroyed their ...

Kidnapped as a child and then raised among the Indians, Lily Holstead has forgotten the life she once knew. But her world is upended when a hardened Pinkerton agent tracks her down. She is no longer just a lost girl but the heiress to a fortune some are ready to kill for. Sam MacLeod expected a simple job: find the missing daughter and bring her home. What he never expected, though, was an untamed woman, hunted by vicious enemies with a mysterious past. With danger closing in, he must fight to protect her before it's too late. Greed, betrayal, and blood will mark their trail across the ...

Six-year-old Danny lost everything in a single night of blood and fire. Rescued and raised by the Comanches, he grows up caught between two worlds—never fully trusted by either. When sickness hits his tribe, though, he is given a task no one else can fulfil… Sent into a hostile town for medicine, Danny meets Esther, the brave daughter of the town doctor. But their mission turns deadly when they uncover a plot against tribal leaders and their sacred land. With betrayal closing in, Danny must choose where he belongs—and how far he’ll go to stop a war. With his step-brother at his side...

Alex has always walked the line between two identities—his American heritage and his tribal roots. Living as a hunter in the wilderness, he's unprepared for the chaos of the city. But with his mother ill and with the tensions between his tribe and the townsfolk ready to ignite, Alex must summon all his courage and face enemies on both sides… Kate never imagined herself defying the rules of society. As the daughter of the town doctor, her life has been one of duty and tradition. But Alex's arrival shatters her carefully built world. and she becomes drawn to his strength and mystery. When...

Jed Sawyer has been living on borrowed time, gambling his way through life with nothing but instinct and a deck of worn-out cards. When a high-stakes poker game delivers him the kind of winnings that could change everything, bullets start flying, and he finds himself on the run. But just when he thinks he’s out of options, fate deals him an unexpected hand… Clara Montrose became a widow the day a stranger murdered her husband in the mines. She has spent the past year searching for answers—answers that might finally come to light when her late husband’s old business partner returns ...