Act of Oblivion

Written by the same master of historical thrillers, this novel applies the same meticulous research and tense, procedural pacing to the Dreyfus Affair. Fans of the cat-and-mouse nature of Act of Oblivion will appreciate how Harris turns a historical scandal into a gripping, high-stakes investigation.

This masterpiece captures the dangerous, shifting political landscape of Tudor England with the same immersive, grounded quality found in Harris's writing. It explores the moral ambiguity of survival in a time of radical political change, mirroring the plight of the regicides in Act of Oblivion.

Set in a restricted trading outpost in 18th-century Japan, this novel shares the 'fish out of water' and colonial-era tension found in the American sections of Act of Oblivion. It combines deep historical world-building with a propulsive, character-driven plot.

For readers who enjoyed the survival and isolation aspects of the regicides hiding in the American wilderness, this novel offers a harrowing, meticulously researched account of an Arctic expedition. It blends historical reality with a claustrophobic, relentless sense of dread.

This book dives directly into the same time period as Act of Oblivion—the reign of Charles II—offering a vibrant, deeply researched look at the era's excesses and dangers. It provides a perfect companion piece, focusing on the court life that the protagonists of Harris's book are so desperately trying to avoid.

Much like the regicides who are forced to live in hiding while constantly looking over their shoulders, the protagonist here is a spy living a double life. It is a brilliant, tense exploration of loyalty, betrayal, and the cost of political conviction.

While set in a different era, this novel excels at the same kind of obsessive manhunt and the psychological toll it takes on everyone involved. It captures the tension of a community and a family unraveling under the weight of a singular, violent event.

This non-fiction narrative reads like a thriller, weaving together the history of the 1893 World's Fair with the hunt for a serial killer. It appeals to the same reader who loves Harris's ability to blend deep historical facts with a fast-paced, suspenseful narrative.

Though the tone is lighter and more whimsical, this novel shares the theme of a man forced to live in isolation due to the shifting tides of politics and revolution. It offers a fascinating, character-driven look at how one maintains their integrity while trapped by history.

This novel features a relentless pursuit across the American landscape, echoing the manhunt narrative of Act of Oblivion. It uses historical fiction to explore profound themes of freedom, justice, and the brutal reality of those who are hunted.