Antietam Assassins

Harrison Raines #6

by Michael Kilian

The new Harrison Raines American Civil War mystery Soon after starting to investigate the murder of a Presbyterian minister, Raines finds himself drawn into the battle of Antietam. Then follows a succession of murders of young Shepherdstown women who may or may not have been involved romantically with the slain pastor. The ultimate solution to the mystery not only lays bare the town's bitter divisions over slavery but proves to have the gravest possible national implications.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Historical Mystery, Mystery

330 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Mbsuther · Rating 4 out of 5]

Antietam Assassins

I am sorry that this is the last book in the series. I have enjoyed these mysteries very much. The storyline was well paced and expressed in a detective's procedural method. I thoroughly enjoy having the Civil War as the backdrop and like how the battles are interwoven into the murders to be solved. Well done! A 4.5 out of 5 rating.

[Phillip Mclaughlin · Rating 5 out of 5]

well done mystery

This has been a fun series of summer reading. Two things I enjoy a civil war story and a good mystery.
This would seem to be the last of the group.
Highly recommend

[Derek Morris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Once again another great book. I am very sad that this series is now over due to the author passing away. I will read them again at some point.

[Allen Kearns, Jr. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love these mysteries by Michael Kilian. They are fast moving, suspenseful and historically accurate. I am going to hate to run out of them.

[Mark Baker · Rating 3 out of 5]

Union spy Harrison Raines has returned home, ready to sit the rest of the Civil War out. But it's only August of 1862, and the battle is about to come to his Virginia plantation. Plus there's a murdered minister. Can Harrison figure out what is happening? Ironically, the battle slows down the book over all.

Read my full review at Carstairs Considers.

[Douglas Cook · Rating 3 out of 5]

The plot is way too complex for its own good, but I am a great fan of the Civil War so I had fun soaking up the atmosphere.

[Mary G. · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very good well written story. Killian is no longer with us and I for one will miss Harry's adventures.

[C · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

This tale is full of intrigue, mystery, romance, and war. The civil war setting brings that unhappy time to life.