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Books by James L. Swanson | Wonderlit

Books by James L. Swanson

3 books · Ages 10–18

Known for the Factual Terrors and James L. Swanson's Historical Assassination Series series, James L. Swanson writes middle grade and young adult for ages 10–18, exploring themes of justice & fairness, fear & bravery, sadness & grief.

Series

Chasing Lincoln's Killer

Factual Terrors

1 book · Ages 10–16

"The President Has Been Shot!": The Assassination of John F. Kennedy

Chasing King's Killer: The Hunt for Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Assassin

James L. Swanson's Historical Assassination Series

2 books · Ages 10–18

By Age Range

Chasing Lincoln's Killer

"The President Has Been Shot!": The Assassination of John F. Kennedy

Chasing Lincoln's Killer

"The President Has Been Shot!": The Assassination of John F. Kennedy

Chasing King's Killer: The Hunt for Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Assassin

Common Themes

Justice & Fairness Fear & Bravery Sadness & Grief History Mystery African American Heritage Good vs. Evil Adventure

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Uncovering a Terrorist

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Tracking an Assassin!: The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln

Tracking an Assassin!: The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln

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