Lincoln's Assassins

by James L. Swanson

First published 2001

In the aftermath of Abraham Lincoln's assassination, a nation mourns as the hunt for his killers begins. Eight conspirators, including the infamous John Wilkes Booth, stand accused of a plot to decapitate the Union's leadership. As federal agents close in, the accused flee, fighting for their lives and freedom. With the country's future hanging by a thread, the stakes couldn't be higher. This gripping historical account reveals the dramatic downfall of Lincoln's assassins and the profound impact their actions had on a divided America.

Genres: biography, historical-fiction, crime, 19th-century, american-history

Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: historical-events, political-intrigue

Setting: United States

Period: 19th century

144 pages · Hardcover · Arena Editions

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