To Kill a Queen, Amie McNee
To Kill a Queen, Amie McNee
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To Kill a Queen
A Novel

Author: Amie McNee

Narrator: Amie McNee

Unabridged: 7 hr 29 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/11/2025


Synopsis

Enter a shadowy world of crime in Elizabethan London with this twisty historical mystery featuring a queer sleuth and a dash of romance!
When Queen Elizabeth I is nearly assassinated, the rebellious heir to a criminal legacy seizes an opportunity for a better life.
London, 1579. In the treacherous alleyways of London, Jack has left behind the life of petty crime, hoping to atone for the past by rooting out murderers. As the eldest child of a notorious and infamous figure who controls the slums, Jack has no safe place to land and dreams of a future off the streets. When an attempt is made on the Queen’s life, it falls to Jack to catch the would-be assassin and fight for a different future.
With the help of a coroner, Damian, a sultry barmaid with a secret, and the criminal connections from Jack's past, the unlikely investigator dives into the case. But the former thief's informants keep turning up dead, and every lead seems to vanish just when it feels within reach. As Jack follows the trail deeper into danger, the question becomes: who can truly be trusted?
With the promise of security and redemption hanging overhead, Jack must uncover who orchestrated the assassination attempt before time runs out in this historical mystery, perfect for fans of Tasha Alexander.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Leanna on November 20, 2025

I really enjoyed this historical murder mystery, it had that satisfying blend of intrigue, character depth, and steady escalation that keeps you turning pages. The tension builds in such a natural way that I found myself fully absorbed, especially during those quieter moments where everything feels......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on July 04, 2025

Book Review: To Kill a Queen: A Novel by Amie McNee Rating: 4.3/5 Amie McNee’s To Kill a Queen is a vibrant, subversive plunge into Elizabethan London’s underworld, blending razor-sharp historical intrigue with a refreshingly queer perspective. This isn’t just another Tudor-era mystery—it’s a defiant......more

Goodreads review by Celi on October 01, 2025

Thank you to NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for sending me a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review! This was a truly fun murder mystery romp through Elizabethan England! The story was engaging and the characters leapt off the page. It felt like it would be perfect to adapt into a series and......more

Goodreads review by Nicole on July 03, 2025

To Kill a Queen by Amie McNee is a fun, twisting tale that combines historical fiction and mystery. The story is well paced and the characters are complex - each trying to do their best while wrestling and, often, losing to their demons. The plot follows Jack, a once criminal now turned detective, w......more

Goodreads review by Desirae on April 03, 2026

Amie McNee’s To Kill a Queen presents an intriguing premise: a spy thriller set in Elizabethan England with sapphic undertones and political intrigue at its core. On paper, it promises tension, danger, and layered relationships against a rich historical backdrop. In execution, however, the novel fee......more