To Kill a Queen, Amie McNee

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To Kill a Queen: A Novel
By Amie McNee — Paperback, releasing November 11, 2025

Step into the dark underbelly of Elizabethan London, where thieves, spies, and secret lovers stalk the fog-shrouded streets in this thrilling queer historical mystery from Amie McNee.

London, 1579. When an attempt is made on Queen Elizabeth I’s life, the city’s web of power and corruption tightens. Jack, the rebellious heir to a criminal empire, has traded thievery for a new calling—solving murders in hopes of redemption. But when the assassin’s trail leads back to London’s slums, Jack must confront the ghosts of a past that refuses to stay buried.

With the help of Damian, a sharp-minded coroner with quiet charm; a barmaid hiding a dangerous secret; and a network of informants who keep turning up dead, Jack races to uncover a conspiracy that could shake the throne. The closer they come to the truth, the higher the stakes—and the deadlier the game.

Rich with intrigue, romance, and razor-edged tension, To Kill a Queen is both a gripping whodunit and a heartfelt exploration of love, loyalty, and survival in a world where the wrong touch—or the wrong secret—can mean death. Perfect for fans of C.S. Harris and Tasha Alexander, this mystery introduces a daring queer sleuth you won’t soon forget.