" I loved Swanson's previous title, Manhunt. Bloody Crimes is well-written and a very interesting look at Lincoln's death and subsequent funeral and transport back to Illinois. It also alternates the story by tracking the flight of Confederate president Jefferson Davis. The stories are interesting and included a fair amount of information I had not read before. Bloody Crimes lacks the intensity and drama of Manhunt, but Swanson still is a very good storyteller. I recommend it for history buffs, Civil War in particular. "
— Anne, 1/12/2014