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Walter Lord

    October 8, 1917 – May 19, 2002

    Walter Lord was an American author celebrated for his documentary-style non-fiction, most notably chronicling the sinking of the RMS Titanic. His narrative approach was characterized by meticulous research and immersive storytelling, drawing readers directly into historical events. Lord's method of presenting non-fiction laid groundwork for contemporary historical accounts, and his works continue to resonate with audiences for their vividness and accuracy. He explored human experiences during moments of crisis, highlighting often-overlooked details.

    Walter Lord
    The Locked Attic
    The Woman on the Pier
    Hold Your Breath
    The Miracle of Dunkirk
    A Night to Remember: The Classic Account of the Final Hours of the Titanic
    A Night to Remember
    • 2024

      Saltburn meets Agatha Christie in the party of the summer. ‘If you aren’t reading B P Walter yet, now’s the time’ A. J. Finn 'Accomplished, dark and stylish: I will read anything B P Walter writes’ Gillian McAllister

      The Garden Party
    • 2022

      'Charged with darkness and plotted with watchmaker precision.' A. J. Finn 'Such an achievement' Susan Lewis 'Compulsively readable' Greg Buchanan 'Sinister, a just-one-more-page thriller' Chris Whitaker 'Compelling' Cara Hunter

      The Locked Attic
    • 2021

      'Immensely gripping ... Stayed up till past 2am to finish this' Sophie Hannah on The Sunday Times bestseller The Dinner Guest

      The Woman on the Pier
    • 2020

      Hold Your Breath

      • 368 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      3.5(810)Add rating

      If you go down to the woods today, you're in for a big surprise... 'Exceptional' A.J. Finn 'A smart thriller' Gillian McAllister 'Creepy, absorbing and unnerving' T.M. Logan

      Hold Your Breath
    • 2005
    • 2005
    • 2002

      Den hanby

      • 187 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Podtitul: Kultovní kniha o útoku na Pearl Harbor Na základě sběru archivních materiálů i několika set svědectví přímých účastníků obou válečných stran zachycuje kniha minutu po minutě tragické události "Dne hanby" z perspektivy civilistů, běžných vojáků i nejvyšších důstojníků.

      Den hanby
    • 1998