First published 2012
The year is 1875. A counterfeiting ring hatches a daring plan: steal Abraham Lincoln's body from his tomb and hold it for a hefty ransom. Their goal? Free their imprisoned ringleader. But the fledgling Secret Service is on the case, sending an undercover agent to infiltrate the scheme. As election night approaches, the stakes rise and tensions boil over in this high-stakes historical heist.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, mystery, crime, 19th-century, american-history
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: heist, historical-event
Period: 1875
224 pages · Paperback · Scholastic Paperbacks