James L Swanson
James L. Swanson (1959-2025) is the author of the New York Times bestseller Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer, which won an Edgar Award and was adapted into an acclaimed Apple TV+ series. His other books include Bloody Crimes: The Funeral of Abraham Lincoln and the Chase for Jefferson Davis . Swanson served on the advisory council of the Ford's Theatre Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Campaign and was a member of the advisory committee of the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission.
James L. Swanson (1959-2025) is the author of the New York Times bestseller Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer, which won an Edgar Award and was adapted into an acclaimed Apple TV+ series. His other books include Bloody Crimes: The Funeral of Abraham Lincoln and the Chase for Jefferson Davis . Swanson served on the advisory council of the Ford's Theatre Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Campaign and was a member of the advisory committee of the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission. See less
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James L Swanson book reviews
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Bloody Times: The Funeral of Abraham Lincoln and the Manhunt for Jefferson Davis
The Final Journeys of Lincoln and Davis
Bloody Times is a fast-moving and exciting narrative of the final days of Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis, the leaders of the North and South in the Civil War, respectively. Two storylines are ... Read More
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Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer
Fantastic read!
One of my top 3 books of all time! Love this book. The detail is perfect. Not too hung up on minutiae yet detailed enough to keep the reader very, very engaged. The author sticks to the story ... Read More
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Manhunt: The Twelve-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer
Very Interesting Read
I couldn't put this book down. It was written like a very good detective novel. Knowing it was actually factual history made it even more fascinating. A history lesson that was also spellbinding. ... Read More
