Books like The pale blue eye by Bayard, Louis.

When a West Point cadet is found dead after apparently hanging himself, a comatose's heart disappears the next morning, the academy summons retired New York City detective Augustus Landor to uncover the truth. Landor’s frantic inquiry pairs him with Edgar Allan Poe, a young cadet whose literary gifts and troubled past hide dark motives. Together, they navigate a maze of rituals, secrecy and violence that threatens their bond and the institution’s reputation. Landor’s experience in law enforcement and Poe’s keen mind force them to confront not only the mystery behind the cadet’s death but also the hidden histories within the academy. The novel follows their search for justice amid a climate of suspicion, showcasing the tension between honor and deception on the historic grounds of the United States Military Academy.

First publish date: 2006