The King of Diamonds

The blend of crime and history feels so vivid — I wonder what drew Rena Pederson to this particular case and era, and how much was based on real events.

The book weaves in so much about Texas history alongside the crime story. I’m curious if readers felt it added depth or made the narrative slower at times.

The pacing felt well-balanced, but I kept wondering whether this structure was planned from the start or evolved during research and writing.