Books matching: 1896 new york city
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Set in late 19th century New York City, 'The Alienist' by Caleb Carr follows a team of individuals, including the alienist Dr. Laszlo Kreizler, crime reporter John Moore, and a few detectives, as they track down a serial killer targeting young boys and possibly young girls. The novel intertwines historical figures like Theodore Roosevelt with fictional characters to create a gripping psychological thriller. Through detailed historical research, the author recreates the atmosphere of the period, delving into the birth of American profiling and modern forensic science.
The book is a complex blend of mystery, thriller, and historical fiction, providing a rich historical portrait of New York City while also delivering a suspenseful detective story utilizing early psychological profiling techniques. The narrative is filled with chilling details and vivid descriptions that bring the city to life, immersing readers in the gritty yet intriguing world of criminal investigation in the late 1800s.
The words as I write them make as little sense as did the sight of his coffin descending into a patch of sandy soil near Sagamore Hill, the place he loved more than any other on earth. As I stood ther... - #2
"Murder on Astor Place" by Victoria Thompson is the first installment in the Gaslight Mystery series set in turn-of-the-century New York City. The story follows Sarah Brandt, a midwife who becomes involved in solving a murder case when a young girl from a prominent family is found dead in a boarding house. Teaming up with Detective Frank Malloy, Sarah navigates the societal divides, corruption in the police force, and class distinctions of the era to bring the killer to justice. The plot is engaging, the characters are well-developed, and the historical backdrop of New York City in the 1890s adds depth to the narrative.
AT FIRST SARAH THOUGHT THE TINKLING OF THE bell was part of her dream. It sounded so sweet and soothing, and she was following it across a sunlit meadow, as if it were a golden butterfly. But then the...