Free and Discounted Historical Fiction on Kindle
Historical fiction books are novels that are set in specific points in history, typically featuring characters of the author’s own imagination. These compelling stories weave together true historical facts with unique insights from the perspective of the fictional characters, making you see past events in an entirely different light.
Free: Rainbow’s End: 20th Anniversary Edition
A Confederate raiding party from Canada commandeers a Lake Erie ferry boat in Put-in-Bay and plans to free 2,000 Confederate prisoners on nearby Johnson Island while a spy schemes to destroy the Union gunboat in Sandusky Bay. The raid is complicated by a seedy French-Canadian, a mysterious trunk and a body found on Rattlesnake Island ... Read more
Chasing Eleanor
Newly orphaned Magnolia Parker must protect her sick little brothers, but when the authorities send the boys to an unknown orphan asylum, Magnolia calls on her unwavering grit to bring them home. Magnolia sets out on a cross-country quest, as she has a secret weapon: a promise from Eleanor Roosevelt, the most famous woman in ... Read more
And Union No More
In 1854, the Kansas-Nebraska Act creates a path for slavery to expand. Northerners and southerners rush settlers to the Kansas Territory, seeking to gain the majority. Guerrilla warfare results. Fictional characters interact with historical figures (including abolitionist John Brown and Abraham Lincoln), as the United States moves closer to civil war. $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more
A Murder on Allen Street
Time: the late nineteenth century. Place: the city of New York, a mecca for the ambitious and the corrupt where the poor barely survive on the wages for their fourteen-hour work day. Crime is at its highest, higher than it will be in all of the city’s history. Nevertheless, the burgeoning city is alive with ... Read more
NIGHTFLYERS# THE GILDED DOOM PART 1
When an old safe is plucked from the sea off Texas, secrets of over a century will be revealed unearthing the story of the desperate race by the most unique team in old west to stop a deadly threat. $2.99 on Kindle.... Read more
And Tyler No More
Kill President John Tyler? What if one death could stop the growth of slavery? Filled with the political intrigue of the 1840s, along with a national tragedy, “And Tyler No More” explores the battle between morality and legality, between loyalty and betrayal, and confirms that dysfunction in Washington is not a modern American phenomenon. $0.99 ... Read more
Free: Drastic Measures
ER doctor Alexandra Ross thrives on adrenaline, but her husband’s secretive undercover work casts shadows over their love. A forced move to a quiet, yet perilous town challenges her to trade her passion for a strained hope of salvaging their bond. As danger closes in, Alexandra must confront the truth: can love survive when trust ... Read more
Romancing the Italian Duke
Darkly handsome, charming, and with a smile as warm as the Italian sun Lady Elisabeth has scandalized her family. She is sent away to live with her aunt in Kent. Soon, she finds herself in love with the scandalous Italian Duke of San Marco. As soon as she sees him, her heart melts at a ... Read more
Free: THIS WAY TO THE LIGHT
Daniel Summerhill gets up one day and walks out of his college class. This novel takes place in the chaotic year of 1970 in Greenwich Village. Daniel is confused. He has to face the draft, angry parents, newly-liberated girlfriends, and total uncertainty about his future. Carefully, he decides to explore being a writer. He gets ... Read more
Lost Child
A spellbinding tale of female strength and perseverance! On October 27, 1915, a newborn baby was abandoned in a New York Orphanage. Never adopted, at age 12, she rode an Orphan Train to the Midwest. Follow her adventures as she struggles to survive in a frightening new world and build her life. How does she ... Read more
The Reluctant Pioneer: Inspired by a True Story
Matilda Koontz cherishes her life as a wife and mother on a Missouri farm, but her hardworking husband wants to claim free farmland in the Pacific Northwest. When he suggests selling the farm to trek two thousand miles across the Oregon Trail, she balks. But in the spring of 1847, Matilda and Nicholas Koontz and ... Read more
Free: Oedipus by Ralph Burton
Book 9 in the Torn Pages Series “Hello I’m Oedipus Jones. I’m eighteen years old and one day I’m destined to kill my father and have sex with my mother.” In 429 BC Eddie “Oedipus” Jones visits a fortune teller with his friends where they discover their individual terrible destinies. Four years later, when they ... Read more
Storykeeper: Epic Historical Saga of Destruction and Survival in 16th Century America
The first recorded Europeans to cross the Mississippi River reached the western shore on June 18, 1541. Hernando de Soto and his army of three hundred and fifty conquistadors spent the next year and a half conquering the nations in the fertile floodplains of eastern Arkansas. Three surviving sixteenth-century journals written during the expedition detailed ... Read more
The Human Trial
In her latest work, “The Human Trial” author Audrey Gale merges three genres: historical fiction, medical thriller and coming-of-age story, cast with imperfect, relatable characters. After an agonizing climb to earn his pathology specialty from Harvard Medical, early discoveries in the microscopic realms threaten not only Dr. Randall Archer’s hard-won place in the field of ... Read more
The Munich Girl
What family secrets is a portrait of Eva Braun hiding? Fifty years after WW2, Anna is plunged into the treacherous world of the Munich girl who was her mother’s confidante — and Hitler’s lover — and uncovers a tangled web of family secrets. “Historical fiction that reads like memoir.” Philadelphia Inquirer $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more
Boone’s Chance: An Alternative History, American Revolution, Military Time Travel Novel
Jack Reacher meets The Patriot in this exhilarating time travel alternate history series! With the war all but over, I can now head home to Annie and hang my Pale Rider vest. However, along the way, the son of a dear friends manages to find me. Daniel Boone has gotten himself into a bit of ... Read more
Free: The Conquest of Liberty: Book One, Moors Monarchs & Monks
In an era where the line between faith and power is as thin as a sword’s edge, one man’s journey will define not only his fate but the destiny of a continent. From the bustling streets of Granada to the treacherous waters of the Mediterranean, Miguel’s quest to reach Rome and secure a papal pardon ... Read more
Second Chance: An Alternative History, American Revolution, Military Time Travel Novel
Jack Reacher meets The Patriot in this exhilarating time travel alternate history series! When we lost the American Rebellion against the British in the 1700s, the world for the colonists changed for the worse. After centuries of suffering under the oppressive thumb of the English crown, a wealthy American entrepreneur in the 21st century finds ... Read more
Free: When Light Breaks Through: A Salem Witch Trials Story
When Light Breaks Through takes us through the witch trials and beyond to tell a compelling, expansive story of what happened in Salem Village. In 1692, Ann Putnam is a ringleader in the witch trials that bring devastation to the village and bitter divisions among its people. In 1697, Joseph Green takes on the ministry ... Read more
China Bohannon: The Complete Series
SMART AND SASSY 1890S BOOKKEEPER TURNED SLEUTH CHINA BOHANNON IS A MAGNET FOR DANGER. When China flees a bad situation and decides to start her life over as a strong, independent woman in the wild and wooly town of Spokane, Washington, she takes on the role of bookkeeper at Doyle & Howe detective agency, along ... Read more
Breaking Point: A Novel of the Battle of Britain
Breaking Point is based on actual events in the Battle of Britain. The story alternates between Johnnie, face to face with the enemy, and Eleanor, using ‘zero-sum’ mathematical theory to evolve a strategic model of the battle. Their parallel stories merge as the battle reaches its climax and they confront danger together. $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more
The Sense of It
In the crucible of the Vietnam War Era, two siblings embark on separate journeys of defiance and growth. Margie and James are on the cusp of adulthood when James makes a life-altering choice – he drops out of school and leaves home just before graduation. Margie is consumed by concern, both for his uncertain future ... Read more
Daughter of the King (Defying the Crown Book 1)
Over 600 reviews with a 4.3 rating on Kindle. In 1661, Isabelle risks everything to help fellow Protestants in France flee persecution by the Catholic monarch. But when her survival depends on escaping to Canada, she faces even more hurdles in her fight for freedom… An engaging read based on a true story! $0.99 on ... Read more
Seed of Fury – Zolia’s Revenge
King Romulus invites the Sabines to a grand celebration. Sisters Ronica and Zolia eagerly look forward to their visit to the new city of Rome. Their excitement swiftly transforms into horror when Roman warriors abduct and assault them, along with other Sabine women, forcing them into marriage. Despite the degradation and torment inflicted upon them, ... Read more
The Golden Manuscripts: A Novel (Between Two Worlds Book 6)
A young woman of Asian/American parentage has lived in seven different countries and is anxious to find a place she could call home. An unusual sale of rare medieval manuscripts sends her and Nathan—an art journalist who moonlights as a doctor—on a quest into the dark world of stolen art. For Clarissa, these ancient manuscripts ... Read more
Rowdy: The Complete YA Teen Western Series
From award-winning author Chris Mullen comes an explosively exciting coming-of-age western series. Immerse yourself in this thrilling 6-book saga, filled with danger, redemption, and unbreakable bonds. $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more
Death on the Line
He signed on to map the New World, not solve a cold-blooded homicide. But his dream job just became his worst nightmare… An outcast with no formal education, Angus MacKay’s dream comes true when he sails to the Colonies to assist Mason and Dixon on their ground-breaking expedition. However, the contentious Maryland-Pennsylvania border has seen ... Read more
Paris Bohemian
In the bohemian shadows of Gilded Age Paris, starving visionaries Erik Satie and Claude Debussy unite against a 300-year musical monarchy. Battling ridicule, exclusion, and personal demons, they birth a revolutionary art form steeped in the green haze of Absinthe and mysticism. Success breeds envy, unraveling their friendship. When Satie suspects Debussy of plagiarism, their ... Read more
The Munich Girl
The past may not be done with us. Anna Dahlberg grew up eating dinner under her father’s war-trophy portrait of Hitler’s wife. Fifty years after the war, she discovers just what family secrets it’s been hiding. “Historical fiction that reads like memoir.” Philadelphia Inquirer $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more
Roman Mythology: A Timeless Collection of Roman Myths and Legends
“Roman Mythology: A Timeless Collection of Roman Myths and Legends” offers a captivating exploration of the myths that have defined Roman culture and left an indelible mark on Western civilization. Perfect for readers of all ages, this book invites you to embark on an unforgettable journey through the rich tapestry of Roman mythology, where gods, ... Read more
Tamacun
Tamacn follows the seemingly harmless journey of Karl Albert Ludwig von Seebach and his companion, Carl August Bolle, through the wild, untamed heart of Costa Rica in December 1864. The story begins in the bustling port city of Puerto Limn and takes readers deep into the rainforests and jungles, ultimately leading to the mysterious Tamacn ... Read more
Deadly Rivalries
Guests are gathered at a villa in the Tuscan countryside to celebrate a betrothal that would unite two powerful Florentine families. The joyful atmosphere is shattered when the groom-to-be is discovered murdered. Florentine Security Commission member Nico Argenti is charged with finding the killer. His investigation exposes Nico and his colleagues to the jealous motives ... Read more
Deadly Rivalries (Nico Argenti Renaissance mystery series Book 6)
A tragic death at a betrothal ceremony embroils Nico Argenti in the precarious world of Renaissance Florence’s elite. Guests are gathered at a villa in the Tuscan countryside to celebrate a betrothal that would unite two powerful Florentine families. The joyful atmosphere is shattered when the groom-to-be is discovered murdered. Florentine Security Commission member Nico ... Read more
Weapons of Wyn
A young Engle-Briton abducted by raiders determines how to survive. Destined for slavery, she is transported across the North Sea to Rsarhus, Denmark). A viking warrior offers help, but can she trust him? In this fast-paced 9th-century adventure, an outsider heals from trauma, endures heartache, and discovers the will to not just survive but thrive. ... Read more
Return to Hair of the Dog: Hair of the Dog Series Book 2
1930s Chicago, spirits are still talking through Gregory Davenport– only this time their warnings are ominous. At the Hair of the Dog Club, Letty Carlyle thought she had left her past behind, but when her dangerous ex-boyfriend Mikey OShea arrives in the city, she knows trouble isn’t far behind. It all starts when maid Rose ... Read more
Round the World: A Life of Jeanne Baret
If you are looking for a heroine well worth rooting for, look no further than C.R. Hurst’s latest historical fiction series. Discover Jeanne Baret, the first woman to sail around the world $2.99 on Kindle.... Read more
Free: The Legend Is Born
This is a pre-prequel to the historical literature series Legends of Lainjin set in the pre-contact Pacific. Helkena, a young untattooed woman, having survived a typhoon caring for the young child Lainjin must now travel to Nadik. Her goal is to get her tattoos there and, in time, to find a man to take home ... Read more
Free: Abroad: A Novel of Cross-Cultural Encounters
Smart beach read! “Powerful and moving” coming of age story about clashing cultures and complicated relationships. “Supremely readable…” ABROAD follows three twentysomethings as they explore new experiences and navigate romantic loves and friendships during the cultural upheaval and sexual revolution of the 1960s and 70s. For fans of Sally Rooney. Free on Kindle.... Read more
Jewels of the Crown
The year is 1216. Since assuming the position as the king’s wagon master, Norman Gervase has been tasked with safeguarding the royal baggage train, an obligation that places the welfare of the crown jewels squarely in his hands. But news of the king’s death complicates his mission and draws him into a frantic race to ... Read more
Rebels in Pisa
Rumors of insurrection in Renaissance Pisa spur Florentine authorities to send young lawyer Nico Argenti to investigate. He and his team uncover more than expected: smuggling, abduction, and murder. Renaissance Italy 1465: After six decades of domination by Florence, agitators in Pisa are taking action. They remember the past when Pisa was an independent State ... Read more
