If you are a fan of historical crime fiction, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will explore some of the talented authors who excel in this genre, taking you on thrilling journeys through various time periods and captivating mysteries. Whether you enjoy tales set in ancient civilizations, the medieval era, or the 19th century, there is a historical crime fiction author out there who will satisfy your cravings for suspense and intrigue. 1. Lindsey Davis: Lindsey Davis is a renowned author known for her historical crime fiction series featuring Marcus Didius Falco, a Roman informer. Her meticulously researched novels bring ancient Rome to life, immersing readers in the gritty streets and political turmoil of the time. If you love mysteries set in the Roman Empire, Davis is a must-read author. 2. C.J. Sansom: For fans of Tudor England, C.J. Sansom's Matthew Shardlake series is a must-read. Set during the reign of Henry VIII, Shardlake, a hunchbacked lawyer turned detective, navigates through treacherous political waters while solving complex crimes. Sansom's richly detailed and atmospheric novels provide an immersive experience of this turbulent period in English history. 3. Ariana Franklin: Ariana Franklin, the pen name of Diana Norman, specialized in medieval historical crime fiction. Her series featuring Adelia Aguilar, a female physician in the 12th century, offers gripping mysteries and fascinating insights into medieval life. Franklin's attention to historical detail and strong, complex characters make her novels a captivating read for fans of the genre. 4. Philip Kerr: Philip Kerr's Bernie Gunther series takes readers to Nazi Germany and beyond. Gunther, a former police detective turned private investigator, navigates through the darkest corners of Hitler's regime, solving crimes that expose the corruption and horrors of the time. Kerr's ability to weave historical events and fictional narratives seamlessly creates a compelling reading experience. 5. Anne Perry: Known for her Victorian-era mysteries, Anne Perry's novels are a treat for fans of historical crime fiction. Her William Monk series follows the eponymous detective as he investigates crimes in Victorian London, delving into social issues and the complexities of the era. Perry's attention to detail and engaging storytelling make her an established name in the genre. Now that you know some of the top authors in historical crime fiction, it's time to explore their worlds. Many websites offer comprehensive lists and reviews of historical crime fiction novels, providing readers with a wealth of recommendations. Some popular websites to visit include Goodreads, CrimeReads, and The Historical Novel Society. So, grab a cup of tea, settle into your favorite armchair, and let these talented authors transport you to different times and places, where mystery and history collide in the most captivating of ways. Happy reading!
It was inexplicable how I became the son-in-law of the Shen family. Although I was a fake, I was also a "virtuous and noble" good son-in-law. I excelled in poetry and essays... Shamelessness makes one invincible! Of course, being the son-in-law of an old emperor was also a great pressure! As a time traveler with no relatives, I was determined to be a good son-in-law! Book group number:
291.70 Million words | 2021-07-14 02:09Update
He didn't have any exceptional talents, but as the young master of the Yang Clan, one of the three super clans of the empire, and with a beautiful and delicate wife to protect, he had no other choice. He could only throw himself into this era of great heroes and emerge as a hero himself, steadily advancing, advancing, until he sacrificed his personal interests for the nation.
384.03 Million words | 2022-06-26 07:12Update
In the special forces, the most outstanding assault team member is called "Phantom." "Phantom" refers to the art of deception and strategy. Like a shadow, they are skilled at disguising themselves, even when exposed to sunlight, making enemies underestimate them. They lurk behind the enemy like a shadow, following closely, waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike lethally. Firearm guidance for this book provided by "Crazy Sword Sage." For fellow readers who enjoy this book, you are welcome to join and exchange ideas. Newly released book "Sharp Bayonet" (formerly known as "Blade of Stealthy Kills") has already attracted the attention of the mentor "Wine Beggar." Your support is greatly appreciated: http://www.k.com/book/.html
34.67 Million words | 2022-11-16 13:11Update
Heaven as a tent, earth as a blanket, The sun, moon, and stars accompany my sleep. In the night, dare not extend my feet, Fear of treading upon the mountains, rivers, and sacred places. The QQ discussion groups for this book are as follows: 影魅饕餮商羊虚耗 本有八个群，现在集中一下 希望都加到四个群里 在镜花水月混沌傲因这四个群的观众 希望看到后能够转移。
183.68 Million words | 2021-03-03 16:49Update
Yang Wanli envies his drunken encounters with beauties; Lu You slanders his face like the king of the underworld; The beautiful memories burden him, and his dreams break his heart; Xin Qiji mocks his thuggish behavior; When historians write about his life, they shake their heads in silence, unable to put pen to paper... (History as the skeleton, imagination as the wings, the spirit of the Chinese nation, vast and magnificent.) QQ Group: [group number]
200.50 Million words | 2021-02-09 04:02Update
The novel revolves around the dual time-travel of Liu Yong and his forty-fifth generation descendant Liu Chang. It witnesses the miracles created by Liu Sanbian in the realms of military affairs, art, new words, and love. He is not only a playboy in the world of romance, but also a socially influential figure filled with positive energy. While seemingly indulging in a world of beauty and desire, he actually experiences a life full of interesting joys and hardships.
22.17 Million words | 2022-04-17 16:04Update
The Eastern Jin court was complacent, and the gentry pursued intellectual discussions. The officialdom was plagued with factionalism and corruption. The protagonist became an orphan due to the ravages of war, but through numerous adventures, he was fortunate to receive the guidance of a mysterious master. Little did he know that he would be drawn into a great whirlpool. Fortunately, he met many like-minded individuals who helped him navigate through crucial moments. The protagonist experienced numerous ups and downs in life, witnessing the coldness of the world and the deceitful nature of human beings. Through these trials, he gradually matured and grew. Eventually, he saw through the decay and hypocrisy of the Jin court, and returned to the northern lands to assist the Fu clan in pacifying various tribes. He also strived to reform the internal affairs, ultimately establishing a powerful
427.75 Million words | 2022-07-13 23:28Update
- He was originally a harmonious soldier in the future naval expeditionary forces but inexplicably became Liu Cong, who was disregarded and bullied in the late Eastern Han Dynasty. - Facing tens of thousands of troops led by Cao Cao on the outside and internal challenges from Liu Bei who sought to replace Liu Biao, the usurpation of power by Cai Mao and Zhang Yun, as well as Sun Quan's covetousness from the east of the Yangtze River. - Gathering the wisdom of Zhuge Liang, battling against Cao Cao. Let's witness Liu Cong's battles of wits and bravery with various warlords, rising
107.54 Million words | 2023-01-13 00:59Update
A heartwarming and vibrant novel set in a military background, revolving around the love story of Tang Xiaomi and Zuo Lun.
499.90 Million words | 2023-03-13 03:34Update
Do you want to time travel but don't want to live without the internet? No need to worry, this is the 21st century after all. Do you want to get rich with advanced knowledge but have no interest in the stock market and football? Don't be upset, you'll be a wealthy landowner. Do you want to enjoy the vibrant life of a modern city while having the privileges of an ancient noble? No need to fret, this is a semi-feudal, semi-democratic society. In short, there is a lucky man who has forgotten his own identity, and his soul has transmigrated into the body of a prince from the 21st century in an ancient kingdom.
218.20 Million words | 2021-01-10 03:28Update
Special Forces soldier Liu Qi, in an accident, traveled back to the Three Kingdoms period and naturally became Liu Bei's eldest son Liu Qi, one of the "Eight Geniuses". This Liu Qi is not the same as the historical Liu Qi. Watch how Liu Qi pretends to be a pig and eats a tiger, silently developing. Waiting for the right moment, when encountering storms, he will transform into a dragon, turning the heavens and earth upside down, making the sun and moon lose their light! With such favorable conditions, Jingzhou, captured; valiant generals, defeated; beautiful women, hehe, do you think Liu Qi will let them go? The world, everything is in his hands...
592.59 Million words | 2022-12-05 17:43Update
As they faced imminent defeat, a public love letter opened the curtain to the life-and-death choices of four comrades at the Nationalist Army Medical School. Underground party member Xiao Zhuoran struck first, betraying his classmates and becoming a rising star of the new regime. Cheng Xianjue, persuaded by Wang Yishi, took the first step and joined the uprising at Fengyu Bridge. Wang Yishi, coerced by secret agents, persuaded Zheng Huoshan to join the uprising with guns in hand, but they were both captured by an unfortunate
240.49 Million words | 2022-03-26 13:43Update
They say there are five types of people that Tang Chuan shouldn't be: one being the Crown Prince. If you don't understand, just read Li Chen's story. As soon as he transmigrated, he almost got killed. Then he was about to be thrown into a cesspit. Just when he thought he had escaped, he was going to be buried alive. Why does the dog emperor keep chasing after me? Even when I fled to the temple, I was still pursued. On the escape route, I even ended up with four tag-alongs. How am I going to live like this? It's okay, I'm not afraid. I swear to speak with an influential Tang dynasty. All under heaven shall be the land of Tang, and all the coasts of the world shall be inhabited
18.30 Million words | 2021-11-14 03:07Update
Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, Liang, Tang, Jin, Han, Zhou. The darkest period in Chinese history. Over fifty years, five dynasties came and went. Wars and rebellions plagued the land, with the common people living in dire situations, longing for salvation. Four women, each with different personalities and charms, who is the protagonist's true goddess? Brotherhood, who will accompany the protagonist to the end? Dai Zhou tells the story of a modern person's helplessness in ancient times, and their struggle in the face of adversity. What will be the outcome? Perhaps unimaginable. "Why not carry a Wu hook, claim fifty states of the mountain pass. I invite you to ascend the Lingyan Pavilion momentarily, becoming a nobleman of countless households?" Join "Dai Zhou" and experience a different journey through time and space.
137.92 Million words | 2022-03-27 13:10Update
Cao Cao said, "If only I had Si Lang's thoughts, just like King Wen had Tai Gong, and the Founder had Liu Hou!" Liu Bei said, "If Si Lang had been born twenty years earlier, it would have been a great fortune for the Han Dynasty!" Sun Quan said, "Si Lang, a hero indeed!"
199.99 Million words | 2021-09-13 06:48Update
Caging the imperial power, I let the Han people stand at the pinnacle of the world. — Quoted from Zhao Yun's quotes. His title was the Eternal Emperor, but future generations always called him Emperor Zhao Yun.
402.75 Million words | 2023-02-12 15:51Update
Left neighbor's elegant beauty: "Lao Wang, it seems that I am feeling unwell. Come inside and take a look at me..." Innocent little girl from the right house: "Lao Wang, I feel itchy there. Can you come and help me check it out..." Princess: "Wang Lang, I want, I want to marry you as my husband..." Crown Prince: "Mr. Wang, I entrust you with the important duty of defending our country and patrolling its borders!" Majestic military factories, massive rubber processing plants, the grand voyage of navigation — witness how feeble Great Song rises towards the world...
221.29 Million words | 2022-09-19 08:14Update
A special fleet that provided a century of aid to Africa, carrying Chinese peacekeeping soldiers and dispatched workers for construction assistance. A fleet that escaped from the mainland to the island of Taiwan in 1949, carrying refugees including farmers, workers, intellectuals, and defeated soldiers. A fleet led by the famous navigator Zheng He, sailing from Ming Dynasty to the western seas. Three Chinese fleets from different times and spaces, converged on the shores of Los Angeles, North America. In this year, Europe was rife with conflicts, the Seven Years' War had only temporarily ended, and a new major war was brewing. In this year, the people of the thirteen colonies in North America convened the Continental Congress, sounding the clarion call to resist colonial rule. In this year, the glorious age of Emperor Qianlong, the Ten Perfect Elderlies, was flourishing, and the empire was sliding into decline. Great Tang, a country that countless Chinese people are proud of, began to write an immortal legend in foreign lands.
456.45 Million words | 2021-01-25 09:02Update
Before the Xinhai Revolution, he was a reclusive and insane scholar who never left his home. After the Xinhai Revolution, he emerged from his study with a sinister and determined demeanor. Despite facing a corrupt government and a fragmented nation, he used his vast knowledge to defend his homeland. With iron-handed tactics and cunning strategies, he fought valiantly in this tumultuous era, striving to secure a future for future generations.
288.48 Million words | 2023-06-04 18:03Update
Transcending into the Ming Dynasty, I became Lin Feng, the Captain of the Blood Blade Unit in the Imperial Guards. A mysterious shipwreck marked the beginning of my journey of conquest. Slaying fierce wolves, bloodstains covered Sanjiang County as I revitalized the reputation of the Ten Units in the Imperial Guards. With my blood-soaked blade, I exterminated Japanese invaders, challenged Zhu Di, and established the dominance of the Imperial Guards.
299.57 Million words | 2021-09-27 07:00Update
