From the bestselling author of Playing Rudolf Hess, An Absolute Secret, Remembrance Man and White Slaves comes this fascinating story about the sinking of the Empress of Ireland passenger liner in the St. Lawrence River on a foggy night in May 1914, claiming the lives of 1,012 people. This is the story of the survivors and the failed government inquiry into Canada's worst maritime disaster that led to a whitewash. It is based on the actual testimony of witnesses at the Commission of Inquiry, which was presided over by Lord Mersey, the gruff and opinionated British jurist and politician. Lord Mersey had led the investigation into the Titanic and the Lusitania disasters but was sorely tested by the Empress Inquiry.

From the bestselling author of Playing Rudolf Hess, An Absolute Secret, Shipwrecked Lives, and White Slaves comes this extraordinary novel about the 1832 cholera epidemic in Western Ontario. Young Paolo works for his uncle as a gravedigger during the day, and at night, he earns a bonus from wealthy clients as a ‘remembrance man’ whose job is to watch over selected graves for signs of the undead. He discovers a young woman who has been buried alive and is drawn into a terrifying story of revenge and insanity. This is a tale of murder, greed, and deceit, and the breakdown of society on the prairie frontier. Family members turn against family members, friends against friends, and soon everyone is out for themselves.

"AN UNFORGETTABLE TALE OF FEAR AND DESPAIR DURING A CHOLERA EPIDEMIC."

From the bestselling author of White Slaves: 15 Years a Barbary Slave, An Absolute Secret, Shipwrecked Lives, Remembrance Man, and Playing Rudolf Hess comes this brilliantly imagined novel about a great American patriot: Lt. Bennett H. Young. It tells the story of the Confederate raider from his escape from the Camp Douglas prison camp in Chicago in 1864 to his raid on St. Albans, Vermont, his extradition trial in Montreal to his race across the snowy landscape of Quebec in winter with girlfriend Eliza, his escape from a deadly killer with the help of a French-Canadian wild child named Iris, and his pursuit of justice in a Louisville courtroom against the Ku Klux Klan for the ex-slave George Dinning.

“A TOUCHING FATHER-DAUGHTER DUO.”

In the year of grace 1308 Isabelle of France marries Edward II of England only to discover that the king is not the man of her dreams but rather an unstable, erratic individual who prefers digging ditches and thatching roofs to running the country, coupled with a dangerous obsession for greedy and ambitious male favorites who do not like sharing the king's favors. Isolated and powerless in the English Court, Isabelle struggles to protect herself and her children as she slowly gains friends and allies. But how can she, a woman, prevent her adopted country from descending into the chaos of war between the barons and the king? And what is the meaning of the oubliette that haunts her dreams?

"Spirited and absorbing...very richly atmospheric and tensely human--a very strong work, highly recommended." --Mary O'Donnell, Historical Novels Review

In the spring of 1917, Walter “Pat” Lusk sits at his desk shuffling papers and dreaming of glory on the battlefield. Frustrated, he’s convinced the Great War will remain forever out of reach until one day his friend Aubrey arrives with the thrilling news that the United States has finally declared war on Germany! With his path to adventure now clear, Pat immediately enlists in the Army, where he trains as a surgeon’s assistant. Sent to France with Evacuation Hospital No. 4, will Pat finally attain the glory he seeks treating desperately wounded soldiers through the war’s darkest days? Will he ever win over the redoubtable Nurse Oberholtzer? Will the Armistice bring peace to the boys of Evac 4, or does a time of even greater testing await Pat and his friends? Now with ten thought-provoking questions from the author designed to help you or your book club get to the heart of this coming of age novella.

"I gave this book five-stars only because it wouldn't let me give six."

In the year of grace 1396, Christine de Pizan is a young Parisian woman living in a tower overlooking the Seine, but hers is no fairy story. Since her beloved husband’s death, she struggles to support her aged mother and two small children. Seeking to ease her broken heart, Christine begins to write poetry that provides a much-needed outlet for her loneliness and sorrow.

In time, Christine begins reading her verses at court, attracting the interest of powerful nobles who become valued—and generous—patrons. She’s buoyed by her success until she learns that, as the only woman poet at court, she has also attracted the jealous attention of the men she has displaced.

Having finally gained confidence and financial stability, Christine takes up her pen in defense of women and as an advocate for peace even as malevolent forces threaten her and the kingdom’s very survival—but will it be enough? Can one woman, armed only with a pen and her wits, step into the breach and turn the tide?

When American Nazis conspire to assassinate twenty celebrities and ignite an insurrection, the world’s two most famous men—Albert Einstein and Charlie Chaplin—fight back, armed only with ingenuity, raw courage, and the iron resolve of the LAPD’s first Black female officer. Inspired by a true story.

“Inspired by historical events and the real-life friendship between Chaplin and Einstein, award-winning mystery writer Levine, author of the Jake Lassiter series, has carefully crafted an intriguing and in many ways timely historical thriller that immerses readers in the world of 1930s Los Angeles.” - Booklist

“Aside from Einstein, the genius in this book is Paul Levine, who uses real people and true events to weave an intricate thriller tapestry. Some characters and scenes are fictional, and timelines blur to enhance a tale that has more plot turns than a spiral staircase.” - Bookreporter

Spennymoor, 1913. When ten-year-old Jem Poole sees a moving picture for the first time, it ignites a spark. Raised in a northern coal-mining town marked by grief and hardship, he begins to dream of more than soot and survival. He dreams of light.

Through war, reinvention and the golden age of British cinema, Jem rises to national success, building a legacy of silver screens and stories that define a generation. But when a figure from his past reappears, long-buried memories resurface, and he must confront the truth of the life he has built – and the memories that never let go.

Set against the backdrop of twentieth-century Britain, Poole of Light is a richly layered historical debut about ambition, identity and the stories that shape us.

Perfect for readers who enjoy:
• Character-driven historical fiction with emotional depth
• Coming-of-age novels set in 20th-century England
• Themes of legacy, reinvention, and quiet redemption

Book One in The Poole Legacy series.

She survived the tsunami. Can she make it through the aftermath?

Liriya’s life has been ripped apart. Left homeless when a devastating tsunami wipes out her Minoan fishing village, she goes to work for the high priestess at the city temple to support her family. There she encounters a power-hungry priest. Charming and ruthless, he is the one person who knows her most closely guarded secret.

Desperate to free herself from the clutches of the priest, Liriya tries to navigate his demands. But as volcanic winter grips the land and the web of temple power politics ensnares her, she confronts a choice between betrayal and self-destruction.

Can she thwart her adversary’s plot without destroying her own life?

Set in 1575 BCE during the turbulent period following the Minoan eruption, The Saffron Horn is an engrossing work of historical fiction. If you enjoy ancient history, natural disasters, and political intrigue, you’ll love Elizabeth Anderbrook’s sweeping tale of Minoan Crete.

“Evocative and transportive.” —Tosca Lee, New York Times bestselling author
After the attack on Pearl Harbor, Imperial Japan sweeps into Southeast Asia, devouring Burma’s mountains and villages. Kailyn Moran, daughter of a widowed missionary, is left to protect her people with the help of Ryan McDonough, a kind but untested newcomer. As whispers of ancient legends stir, war crashes down with brutal force, shattering everything Kai loves.
Consumed by grief, she turns to vengeance against the soldiers who destroyed her world, even as Ryan fears the woman he loves is slipping beyond his reach. Together they must navigate a land where myth and memory blur, and where every choice carves a path between destruction and redemption.
In a place where legends prowl and hope flickers against the shadows, can Kai find freedom from vengeance before it consumes her?

Described as a 'heartrending' and 'incredible' story by Regina McLemore, author of Cherokee Clay and Patricia Morris author of Days of our lives.
Two lives—once bound by a love that couldn't be had—find themselves caught up in the western expansion of America. Horse Song, a Cherokee woman of mixed blood, escaped from the Trail of Tears, lives hidden with her family in the remote refuge of Oak Long Leaf. John Lucas Jr., a wealthy landowner and political insider, presses ever closer—ruthless in ambition, yet haunted by what he once was.

When their worlds collide, the will to survive spirals forth the question; in the undying consequences of choice, can the soul ever return from what it didn't want to become?

“…a must-read for fans of historical fiction, particularly those interested in untold Indigenous stories, complex character dynamics...Highly recommended..”

“A must-read for fans of richly layered, character-driven historical fiction” 5⭐️ Golden Quill award

Against the violent backdrop of the French and Indian (Seven Years) War, two German siblings come to learn about and understand the Mi'kmaq. Christian, now named Bear Cub, lives with the ancient People and develops a deep bond with his chosen brother, Eagle Feather, while his new family’s way of life is increasingly threatened. On the outskirts of Lunenburg, Hanna, his younger sister, befriends a Mi’kmaw Elder and questions her papa’s ownership of the land they are settling.
Christian immerses himself in the Mi’kmaw language and the ways of the land, prepared to defend the People alongside Eagle Feather. Christian’s father and older sister, Elisabeth, refuse to accept his new way of life; nor will they recognize the humanity of their perceived enemy.
Christian is caught between two diverse families and cultures—the one to which he was born and to whom he feels obligated, and the one he has grown to love and respect. Settlers and Mi'kmaq alike struggle on land that is the ancestral ho