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What if . . . John Hinckley had been successful in his attempt to assassinate Ronald Reagan shortly after he took office in 1981? In his novel Shattered Destiny, General Jim Swanson explores how the world, and America, would almost certainly be very different had Reagan's eight-year presidency never happened. This entertaining and thought-provoking story not only captures the perspective of world leaders and actors dealing with the events and ...

In the tradition of the New York Times bestseller Empire of the Summer Moon comes a spellbinding account of a forgotten chapter in American history: the deadly confrontation between Native Americans and colonists in Massachusetts in 1704 and the tragic saga that unfolded, written by acclaimed historian James Swanson.Once it was one of the most famous events in early American history. Today, it has been nearly forgotten. In an obscure, two-hund...

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In the tradition of the New York Times bestseller Empire of the Summer Moon comes a spellbinding account of a forgotten chapter in American history: the deadly confrontation between Native Americans and colonists in Massachusetts in 1704 and the tragic saga that unfolded, written by acclaimed historian James Swanson. Once it was one of the most famous events in early American history. Today, it has been nearly forgotten. In an obscure, two-...

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A breathtaking and dramatic account of the JFK assassination by The New York times bestselling author of Chasing Lincoln's Killer! In this young-adult book on the Kennedy assassination, James Swanson transports readers back to one of the most shocking, sad, and terrifying events in American history. As he did in his bestselling Scholastic YA book, Chasing Lincoln's Killer, Swanson deploys his signature 'you are there' style--a riveting, tickin...

In the past decade especially many young people have struggled to find a place for themselves in a chaotic world or family disjunction, racial discrimination, political polarity, a volatile economy, and sexism. By the age of fourteen Roddy Mattson has become an angry rebel who has no interest in school, is a trial to his parents and expresses his anger via asocial behavior. Finding an unlikely friend in Marty, a Latino boy his age who is smart...

A brand-new collection of 12 Sherlock short stories penned by masters of the genre, featuring a woman haunted by the ghost of a rival actress, Moriarty's son looking for revenge, Oscar Wilde's lost manuscript, a woman framing her husband for murder, Mycroft's encounter with Moriarty and Colonel Moran, and many more!

Eine Reihe ungelöster Todesfälle, alle unterschiedlich, doch eine Gemeinsamkeit: Sie alle erinnern an Morde aus der klassischen Kriminalliteratur.Einst veröffentlichte Malcolm Kershaw, seines Zeichens Buchhändler und Krimi-Liebhaber, eine Liste der perfekten Morde der Literaturgeschichte auf dem Blog des Buchladens »Old Devils Bookstore«. Zehn Jahre später gehört Malcolm die Buchhandlung. Die Liste hat er längst vergessen und ist umso überrasc...

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New York Times bestselling author James L. Swanson brings to life the fast-paced, suspense-filled story of Abraham Lincoln's and Jefferson Davis's final journeys through our wounded nation following the Civil War. This middle grade nonfiction book is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 7 to 8, especially during homeschooling. It's a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom.This suspense-filled t...

Exposes the historical roots of modern-day slavery, using lessons from the past to empower activism against such exploitation everywhere.

An astonishing account of the assassination of America's most beloved and celebrated civil rights leader, Martin Luther King, by NY Times bestselling author, James L. Swanson.