It is said that if we do not learn from history, we are doomed to repeat it. The tales told within the halls of historical thrillers are prime suspects that this saying is true. Throughout the centuries, deadly secrets are buried and then uncovered; dangerous obsessions lead to unspeakable acts; and disappearances shake up communities and reveal the ugly truths we try so hard to conceal.
If you are newer to the historical thriller genre and looking to dip your toe into these murky waters, you may be wondering what sets a historical thriller apart from a historical mystery or a historical suspense novel.
