New York City: Historical Mystery Novels |
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- The Midnight Band of Mercy by Michael Blaine
- When reporter Max Greengrass finds dead cats arranged in a ritual manner on a Greenwich village sidewalk, he pursues the story through 1893 New York society until he becomes the target of a bizarre conspiracy.
- Murphy's Law by Rhys Bowen
- Fleeing a false accusation of murder in Ireland, Molly Murphy becomes involved in another murder case when the man who was harassing her on the boat to America turns up dead. First in a series.
- Suspension by Richard Crabbe
- In the aftermath of the Civil War, the construction of the East River bridge becomes the target for a group of Southern partisans, as Detective Tom Braddock uncovers hints of the conspiracy and jeopardizes his own life.
- A Time Gone By by William Heffernan
- Unable to forget the murder of a 1940s gubernatorial candidate thirty years earlier, a crime for which an innocent man was put to death, Detective Chief Jake Downing sets out in hopes of finding the true killer.
- Free Love by Annette Meyers
- During the Roaring Twenties, poet Olivia Brown is determined to experience everything her Greenwich Village neighborhood has to offer, but suddenly finds herself embroiled in a murder. First in a series.
- The Dutchman by Maan Meyers
- The apparent suicide of a tavern owner and a mysterious fire send Dutch sheriff Tonneman, a resident of 1664 Manhattan, on the hunt for a culprit. First in a series.
- War at Home by Kris Nelscott
- Searching for a missing Yale student who never arrived for his 1969 spring semester, private investigator Smokey Dalton pursues leads between New Haven and New York City. One of a series.
- This Dame for Hire by Sandra Scoppettone
- When her boss joins the Army during World War II, secretary Faye Quick takes over his private investigation firm, and soon stumbles over the body of a murdered woman.
- The Spice Box by Lou Jane Temple
- Fleeing the Irish potato famine to build a new life in New York City, Bridget takes a job as a cook for a wealthy department store magnate, but her first day ends in tragedy when she stumbles upon a body. First in a series.
- Murder on Astor Place by Victoria Thompson
- Following a routine delivery in a rooming house, turn-of-the-century midwife Sarah Brandt discovers the murder of another boarder and joins forces with Sergeant Frank Malloy to find the killer. First in a series.
Fiction is arranged alphabetically by the author's last name. Please consult the online catalog or check with a librarian to verify location and availability.
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