First published 2010
As the Civil War draws to a close, Confederate president Jefferson Davis flees Richmond, setting off a desperate chase by Union cavalry. But Davis's flight only deepens the nation's suspicions, as Lincoln's assassination leaves many convinced of Davis's involvement in the conspiracy. Hunted as a murderer, Davis is captured and imprisoned, the beginning of a dramatic odyssey that will cement his legacy as a martyr of the Lost Cause. Bloody Crimes masterfully interweaves the final days of the Confederacy with the momentous funeral procession that carried Lincoln's body home, offering a vivid portrait of a nation in turmoil.
Genres: biography, american-civil-war, 20th-century, crime, 19th-century, american-history
Vibes: emotional, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: historical-figures, political-intrigue
Setting: United States
Period: Civil War, 1861-1865
464 pages · Hardcover · William Morrow
Content warnings: violence