Books like Chasing Lincoln's killer

Chasing Lincoln's killer by James L. Swanson reads as suspenseful, historical. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

Dead Wake

Erik Larson · 2015

Both explore suspense

62% genome match

Killers of the Flower Moon

David Grann · 2017

Both explore conspiracy

58% genome match

Wanted!

Howard Blum · 1976

Both explore pursuit & justice

72% genome match

The Spy and the Traitor

Ben Macintyre · 2018

Same nonfiction feel

60% genome match

The destiny of the republic

Candice Millard · 2011

Both explore assassination

60% genome match

The Perfect Storm

Sebastian Junger

Same nonfiction feel

58% genome match

Bomb

Steve Sheinkin · 2012

Same nonfiction feel

60% genome match

The mystery of Olga Chekhova

Antony Beevor · 2004

Same historical feel

62% genome match

Ghost soldiers

Hampton Sides · 2001

Same nonfiction feel

60% genome match

The big burn

Timothy Egan · 2009

Same nonfiction feel

62% genome match

The tiger

John Vaillant · 2010

Same nonfiction feel

60% genome match

In the Heart of the Sea

Nathaniel Philbrick · 2000

Same nonfiction feel

57% genome match