Bloody Crimes

Bloody Crimes The Funeral of Abraham Lincoln and the Chase for Jefferson Davis

In Bloody Crimes, James L. Swanson—the Edgar® Award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of Manhunt—brings to life two epic events of the Civil War era: the thrilling chase to apprehend Confederate president Jefferson Davis in the wake of the Lincoln assassination and the momentous 20 -day funeral that took Abraham Lincoln’s body home to Springfield. A true tale full of fascinating twists and turns, and lavishly illustrated with dozens of rare historical images—some never before seen—Bloody Crimes is a fascinating companion to Swanson’s Manhunt and a riveting true-crime thriller that will electrify civil war buffs, general readers, and everyone in between.
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Kali Olson@kaliobooks
3 stars
Mar 9, 2022
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Amanda Gilson@dinkycrow
4 stars
Feb 13, 2022