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Best 1 The Devil in the White City
The Devil in the White City

Erik Larson's 2003 masterpiece intertwines the story of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair with the chilling tale of H.H. Holmes, Americas first documented serial killer. Larson masterfully juxtaposes the...

9.8 Brilliant
2 The Shadow Murders by Helene Tursten
The Shadow Murders by Helene Tursten

Helene Tursten's 'The Shadow Murders' introduces detective Emmett Hede, who investigates a series of murders linked to a historical event. The novel combines a gripping crime narrative with a fascinat...

8.3 Very Good
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3 The Suspicions of Mr Whicher: A Shocking Murder and the First Great Detective
The Suspicions of Mr Whicher: A Shocking Murder and the First Great Detective

Kate Summerscale's 'The Suspicions of Mr Whicher' recounts the shocking murder of a young boy in 1860 and the investigation led by detective Jack Whicher. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into Vi...

7.4 Good
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