Books like Afterglow (Appalachia Series #2) (Heartsong Presents #230) by Irene B. Brand

Dan Simmons’ historical thriller follows Charles Dickens after a train accident in 1865, reexamining his life, London society, and the unresolved mystery of his final unfinished novel.

A witty, spirited detective mystery set in 1930s England, where lawyer Frank Amberley unravels a sinister family secret after a dead body is found behind a sports car and suspicion turns on the beloved butler.

This book starts out with a girl running from the future her mother has planned for her. She ends up working on a Showboat that is making an anniversary run up the Ohio river, reliving the glory days.

Erast Fandorin, Russia’s charming sleuth, tackles two thrilling cases in 19th‑century Moscow: a cunning swindler who rigs fortunes, and a brutal serial killer who calls himself the ‘Decorator,’ each demanding clever disguises and sharp deduction.

A series of murder mysteries by Agatha Christie featuring the detective Hercule Poirot.

In the heart-pounding thriller Apotheosis Rising, secrets and danger intertwine, propelling readers on a gripping journey of mystery and redemption. Jonathan, a former assassin, awakens in a world where his own past is a labyrinth of deceit waiting to be unraveled. As Jonathan seeks answers to his forgotten life, he discovers an ancient artifact, the Globus Cruciger, and realizes he is the last descendant of a biblical bloodline with extraordinary power. Betrayals and alliances blur as he navigates treacherous tunnels, battles relentless pursuers, and confronts the darkness within himself. Joined by an enigmatic ally, Eleanor, Jonathan must confront his haunting past and rewrite his legacy. As he faces formidable enemies and battles against time, he uncovers the truth behind his identity and embarks on a quest for redemption. Apotheosis Rising is a captivating tale of self-discovery, where the lines between good and evil blur and the power of one's choices can shape destinies. Brace yourself for a thrilling and suspenseful adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final page.

A young Japanese‑American law student unearths a decades‑old unsolved murder during the Watts Riots, unlocking hidden family secrets and confronting race, love, and history in Los Angeles.

In a Mississippi small town, a black farmer faces a murder accusation, and the narrative unfolds through a winding, stream‑of‑consciousness style.

In Vienna’s 1903 St. Florian Military School, cadet murder forces psychoanalytic detective Doctor Max Liebermann to probe sadist cadets, dark school secrets, and espionage while navigating forbidden love and Habsburg intrigue.

Jun Nakayama, a forgotten silent‑film icon, is drawn out of obscurity by a writer's curiosity, only to confront a past steeped in racial tension, Hollywood ambition, and an unsolved murder in 1922.