49 pages 1 hour read

James L. Swanson

Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007

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James L. Swanson's Manhunt impresses with its meticulous research and fast-paced narrative, captivating readers with the intense manhunt for Abraham Lincoln's assassin. Critics praise its gripping storytelling and historical accuracy. However, some find the dense detail overwhelming at times. Overall, it's lauded as both educational and thrilling. MLA

Who should read this

Who Should Read Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer?

A reader who enjoys Manhunt by James L. Swanson likely appreciates meticulously researched historical narratives, particularly Civil War-era America. Comparable to readers of Erik Larson's The Devil in the White City and David McCullough's 1776, they crave thrilling, true accounts of America's pivotal moments and figures.

Recommended

Reading Age

12-18years

Book Details

Topics
Crime / Legal
History: U.S.
Politics / Government
Themes
Society: Nation
Society: Politics & Government
Society: War
Genre
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Biography