The Buffalo Butcher absolutely blew me away. It’s set in 1901 Buffalo during the Pan-American Exposition — huge World’s Fair energy — and a killer is targeting women while the city basically shrugs. And then five of those women decide to do something about it themselves.
That setup alone is worth your time, but Brighton executes it so well. The historical detail is great, the pacing is tight, and these women are compelling characters who carry the whole book.
Pair it with something like The Devil in the White City if you want your head to stay in that era. Strongly recommend.
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