87 New Historical Fiction Books Hitting Shelves This Year

A "Godfather"-esque tale of revenge set at the 1933 Chicago World's Fair, "Sinners of Starlight City" by Anika Scott invites readers into the lives of women determined to make their own lives at any cost. Rosa, an Italian immigrant, performs as "Madame Mystique" at the Fair while secretly plotting her revenge on her family's killers. Then, her estranged cousin Mina comes begging for help, a newborn baby in her arms and a mobster in hot pursuit. Rosa must decide how to best protect what's left of her family and how to finally settle scores and confront the biggest secrets of their pasts.

Release date: July 18